10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Dr. Abdul Quddus Mohammed
Founder of Thrive AI, Professor in Business - Thrive AI / Higher Colleges of Technology
Dr. Abdul Quddus Mohammed is an award-winning educator, international speaker, and specialist in HR, Startups and AI-powered teaching and research. With over 20 years of experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, he currently serves as Assistant Professor of Business at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi. He is also the Founder of Thrive AI, a leadership initiative focused on equipping educators and learners with the mindset and tools to succeed in the AI age.
Dr. Mohammed holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from ESC Clermont Business School, France, and is a Fellow of the CIPD (UK), FCMI (UK), and SHRM-CP (USA). He is certified in Generative AI for Education, a Google Certified Educator, and a Blackboard Certified Specialist, with expertise in competency-based, tech-integrated education.
A recognized voice in future learning and digital pedagogy, he has spoken at FAHR, SHRM, Expo 2020, ACBSP, Blackboard, and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Forum. His upcoming book, “Thrive AI: Codes for Generation Z to Survive in the AI Age,” presents a practical framework for preparing youth with creativity, digital fluency, adaptability, ethical leadership, and resilience.
Dr. Mohammed’s work bridges education, research, and innovation—empowering faculty, institutions, and young minds to lead confidently in an AI-first world.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech in Action
1609
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AI-Ready Educator: Building Future-Forward Faculty for the Age of Intelligent Teaching
Session Summary:
This certified training session will equip faculty and education leaders with practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to effectively use Generative AI in teaching, learning, and research. Participants will explore hands-on applications of AI Tools and AI-powered analytics in lesson planning, student engagement, assessment, and research productivity.
The session will include:
Real-world classroom use cases of AI Ethical and pedagogical frameworks for AI adoption AI-enhanced academic research workflows Tools such as AI Tools, Blackboard AI,Google Studio, Notebook LM and Google Workspace AI integrations Faculty development models for institutional AI readiness The session is tailored for Higher Education, Vocational, and Leadership/Management audiences and will be delivered by a certified AI educator with 20+ years of instructional experience and international speaking credentials.
Speakers:
Dr. Abdul Quddus Mohammed
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Founder of Thrive AI, Professor in Business - Thrive AI / Higher Colleges of Technology
Categories:
AI and EdTech
Higher Education
Leadership and Professional Development
Pre-school and Early Years
Primary Education
Secondary Education
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