10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Afnan Ibrar
Student - International School of Creative Science
Afnan is a Year 13 student with a strong passion for public speaking, particularly through Model United Nations (MUN) conferences. At just 15 years old, she is already pursuing A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. She is serving as the Chair for the GESS Panel Talk on Gamification, including Esports.
Speaker Sessions
Gaming@GESS
1986
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Panel Session: Levelling Up Diplomacy: Harnessing AI in Esports for Youth Engagement
Session Summary:
This topic explores how artificial intelligence, when integrated into the rapidly growing world of esports, can be a powerful tool to engage youth globally. Delegates will debate the diplomatic, ethical, and social implications of using AI to promote cross-cultural collaboration, digital literacy, and peaceful engagement among young people. Can AI-driven esports become a modern platform for soft diplomacy and youth empowerment? Or does it risk widening digital divides and ethical concerns? Let the voices of future leaders decide.
Speakers:
Afnan Ibrar
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Student - International School of Creative Science
