10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Prof. Amjad Gawanmeh
Professor and Director - University of Dubai
Amjad Gawanmeh is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Dubai, UAE, and Affiliate Adjunct Professor at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. He earned his B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from JUST, Jordan (1998), and his M.S. (2003) and Ph.D. (2008) from Concordia University. With an extensive publication record including 2 edited books, 3 book chapters, over 50 Scopus-indexed journal papers, and more than 80 conference papers, Dr. Gawanmeh has established himself as a leading researcher. He served at Khalifa University (2010-2019) before joining the University of Dubai in January 2020, and has been a visiting scholar at Syracuse University, University of Quebec, and Concordia University. His research focuses on verification of hardware, security, and healthcare systems; modeling and analysis of complex systems including Cyber-Physical Systems; and performance analysis. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Cyber-Physical Systems (IGI Global) and Associate Editor for IEEE Access and Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences (Springer). He reviews for multiple IEEE, Elsevier, Wiley, and MDPI journals.
An active IEEE Senior Member, Dr. Gawanmeh serves as IEEE UAE Section Conference Coordinator, GRSS UAE Section Society Chapter Chair, and IEEE HKN-Nu-Nu Chapter Advisor. He has co-chaired workshops at major conferences including Globecom, ICC, and ICDCS, and is also an ACM member.
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
Evolving Education: Learners, Facilitators and Resources
Session Summary:
Education is continuously transforming as technology, AI, and innovative teaching methods reshape the connection between learners, facilitators, and learning resources. This session explores how each of these elements evolves to create more engaging, adaptive, and effective learning environments. This session will focus on:
The evolving roles of learners, facilitators, and resources in modern education
How technology and innovation enhance engagement and creativity across disciplines
Practical recommendation for facilitators and institutes about challenges in building dynamic, learner-centered system
