10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Alexander Harris
School Director - World Academy of Tirarna
Alexander Harris is the School Director at World Academy of Tirarna (part of the Orbital Group). He works in close partnership with Stephanie Holt, PhD researcher at Brunel University, with whom he co-authored AI for Learning: 101 Assessments Unlocking Mastery of AI.
An educational leader with a global career spanning multiple continents, Alexander holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership with Distinction from UCL’s Institute of Education and has held senior leadership roles in prestigious international schools. He is known for his innovative work in AI integration, curriculum design, and the development of Entagogy — a new research paradigm exploring how students and AI co-construct learning.
Alexander’s expertise in change leadership has transformed educational communities, empowering educators to create dynamic, student-centered learning environments. He has led successful AI-driven initiatives that have enhanced student engagement and achievement across diverse contexts.
He is the author of two forthcoming books on education, as well as numerous novels and plays under the pen name Thomas Alexander. A sought-after international speaker, Alexander shares visionary insights on AI in education, curriculum design, and leadership development. His work is grounded in servant leadership, promoting integrity, inclusion, and ethical innovation as forces for positive change in education.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech in Action
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Moving From Learning to Use AI to Using AI for Learning
Session Summary:
This session explores the transformative potential of AI in education. It begins by distinguishing between basic AI functionalities, such as scheduling and routine data tasks, and its advanced capabilities in personalising learning experiences. The session highlights how AI can identify knowledge gaps, provide customised feedback, and support real-time performance analysis, fostering deeper student engagement. Leveraging Bloom's Taxonomy, participants will discover how AI can facilitate progression from foundational knowledge to innovative creation and evaluation. The session also addresses the critical importance of assessing AI usage, ensuring it serves as a tool to enhance learning rather than a substitute for critical thinking. Through rubrics, self-reflection, and targeted feedback, the session provides strategies to optimise AI's integration into teaching, enabling educators and students alike to use AI to support their AI literacy skills and use critical thinking skills.
Speakers:
Stephanie Holt
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Director of Learning & Teaching - DSB International School
