10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Dr. Dala Kakos
Advisor to the Secretary General - The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council (EHCD)
Dr. Dala Kakos, an Education Strategy & Management expert, focuses on future-proofing and holistic education. With 20+ years in roles at the World Bank, PwC, UAE federal and local government entities including EHRC, GSEC, & KHDA she specializes in integrating AI and education technology. Her work emphasizes national identity, character education, and holistic human development globally. As an in-house & Big4 consultant, a Special Education Envoy to Latin America, and University professor and Student Affairs director, she drove international best practices in education. Dr. Kakos, a Fulbright Scholar, also leverages her extensive network and publications on MENA education to elevate advisory standards and government strategies in AI integration, holistic outcomes, and always putting the learner first.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech in Action
1609
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Digital plastic and how to use smart AI in Education
Session Summary:
Digital plastic is the combination of positives and challenges of AI content. Within education there are both that are brought to the surface of student learning daily. I will discuss those positives and challenges, how teachers, students and the school and greater community can balance and make peace with Digital Plastic and veer to the side of the positives of the new technology. My experiences in government, World Bank, and as a university professor will allow me to share examples and stories related to this bridging of tech and future-ready students.
Speakers:
Dr. Dala Kakos
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Advisor to the Secretary General - The Education, Human Development and Community Development Council (EHCD)
Categories:
AI and EdTech
Leaders in Education
1637
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Panel Session: The Future of Education and Learning Environments
Session Summary:
A diverse panel of speakers will share their insights on the future, including the skills and knowledge needed moving forward. What future learning environments might look like, and whether current educational approaches are innovative enough to prepare students for the workforce.
