Professor Dr Ger Graus OBE is a renowned education figure, serving as the first Global Director of Education at KidZania and founding CEO of the Children’s University. He is also involved as a Board Director and Adviser in various education-focused organizations globally. With a teaching background, he held positions as an Education Adviser, Senior Inspector, and Director of Education in the UK. Dr Graus is a member of influential councils and advisory boards in education, including Junior Achievement’s Worldwide Global Council and the Dubai Future Councils. He is a sought-after keynote speaker at prominent education conferences worldwide. In recognition of his contributions, he received the OBE and the Global Education Leadership Award.

Lilac Alsafadi is the president of Saudi Electronic University and holds leadership roles in various organizations. She has extensive experience in academia and has contributed to national transformation initiatives and Saudi Vision 2030 projects. Lilac has held positions such as Vice-President of Microsoft Arabia and Director of the Technology Incubator at Riyadh Tech Valley. She is also a co-founder of Digital Data Solutions Company. With a focus on data science and artificial intelligence, Lilac has authored numerous scientific papers and participated in international conferences. She holds a master’s and doctorate in Computer Science, being the first Saudi woman to achieve a doctorate in the field.