10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Salama Binghalib
Student - American Academy for Girls
Driven by a passion for gamification, eSports, and innovative ways to enhance learning, I’m particularly interested in exploring how gaming strategies can be applied beyond entertainment to create meaningful educational experiences. In addition to this, I have developed strong public speaking and debate skills through active participation in conferences and competitive forums, which have further strengthened my communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities, allowing me to engage effectively with diverse audiences and ideas.
Gamified learning isn’t just fun — it’s neuroscience in action. This session pulls back the curtain on why students lean into quests and scoreboards but tune out of textbooks. This session unpacks how game mechanics stimulate motivation, flow, and emotional investment by tapping into core psychological drivers like autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Join this session to:
Understand psychological theories behind engagement in game-based environments
Identify intrinsic and extrinsic motivators within gamified learning systems
Evaluate the balance between challenge, autonomy, and reward to sustain engagement
Speakers:
Dr Ghadah Al Murshidi
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Associate Professor - Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University
