10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Aishling Dean
Technology / Innovation Coach - Gems International School
Aishling Dean is a Google Certified Trainer and Coach, educational technology specialist, and innovation leader with a decade of experience in the Middle East. Passionate about empowering educators and learners, Aishling has led impactful initiatives in teaching, coaching, and curriculum innovation across international schools.
Her expertise lies in integrating technology meaningfully across the curriculum, with a particular focus on foundational coding in early primary years, the ethical and purposeful use of AI in education, and using digital tools to foster social-emotional development and inclusion. Aishling is committed to creating learning environments where technology enhances agency, equity, and creativity.
Speaker Sessions
Workshop Space
1627
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Little Coders, Big Ideas: Foundations of Coding in the Early Years
Session Summary:
This session explores how foundational coding concepts can be introduced in early childhood through play, storytelling, and hands-on activities. We’ll examine how coding supports problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking, even before children can read or write. Discover developmentally appropriate strategies, tools, and resources to nurture computational thinking in young learners—empowering them as creators, not just consumers, of technology.
Speakers:
Aishling Dean
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Technology / Innovation Coach - Gems International School
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