10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Phil Long
Head of Primary STREAM, AI and Innovation - Arcadia British School
Phil Long is an accomplished STEM and AI educator and the Head of Primary STREAM and AI at Arcadia British School, Dubai. With extensive experience in leading curriculum innovation, Phil is at the forefront of designing and delivering high-impact learning experiences that equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.
Specialising in the integration of Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) with artificial intelligence, Phil has developed and implemented comprehensive programmes that promote inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving across the primary phase. His leadership in project-based learning is exemplified through initiatives such as Formula Ethara and his company STEM Stars, hands-on platforms where students design, build, and code solutions to real-world challenges using tools like LEGO Spike, Sphero, and Metatalab.
Phil is also the co-creator of Arcadia’s AI in Education strategy, creating a personalised professional development framework for teachers alongside a robust policy for ethical and responsible AI use. His work ensures that AI integration enhances teaching and learning while upholding principles of equity, digital wellbeing, and sustainability.
Phil is an Educator, public speaker, and workshop leader who is passionate about CPD and lifelong learning.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech in Action
1609
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AI in Primary Schools: Unlocking the Future of Learning
Session Summary:
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just the future, it’s already reshaping how we teach and how children learn. But what does AI really look like in a primary school setting? In this dynamic and practical workshop, Phil Long, a leading educator and EdTech innovator, explores how AI can enhance learning, creativity, and assessment from Foundation Stage to Year 6. Discover how AI tools can support student engagement, accelerate teacher workload reduction, and promote deeper learning across the curriculum.
This session will unpack real-world examples, including AI-powered writing tools, adaptive learning platforms, and creative applications in education. Phil will also share insights from his own leadership in developing AI pathways for teachers, ensuring implementation is purposeful, ethical, and empowering for young learners.
What to Expect:
Live demonstrations of classroom-ready AI tools
Practical strategies to integrate AI across subjects
Discussion on digital wellbeing, ethics, and data literacy
Resources to build teacher and student confidence
A roadmap for schools starting (or scaling up) their AI journey
Speakers:
Phil Long
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Head of Primary STREAM, AI and Innovation - Arcadia British School
Categories:
AI and EdTech
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Hands-On First, Screens Later: Unplugged STEM for the Modern Classroom
Session Summary:
In a world dominated by screens, true innovation often begins with simple materials and big ideas. Join Phil Long, educator, author, and founder of STEM Stars, to explore how unplugged STEM challenges and design thinking can ignite curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. This session also examines when to introduce technology to enhance learning, showing how digital tools can amplify, document, or extend hands-on experiences rather than replace them. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use unplugged STEM activities and strategies for integrating low-tech innovation alongside purposeful EdTech in a modern, future-ready classroom.
Speakers:
Phil Long
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Head of Primary STREAM, AI and Innovation - Arcadia British School
Categories:
STEM Education
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