10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Prof Nadera Alborno
Dean and Professor of Education - American University in Dubai
Dr. Nadera Alborno is the Dean and Professor of Education at the American University in Dubai, with more than two decades of leadership in higher education in the UAE. A widely published scholar and global advocate for inclusive education, she is dedicated to preparing teachers for diverse classrooms and advancing Universal Design for Learning and technology-enhanced, learner-centered teaching. Her work promotes access, equity, and participation for all learners, focusing on translating inclusive principles into practical strategies that transform classrooms. As a Stevens Initiative Scholar and global leader in inclusive education, Dr. Alborno advances equity, access, and collaboration through initiatives that integrate innovation, assistive technologies, and inclusive pedagogy.
Deeply committed to empowering educators, she fosters a culture of reflective practice and action research, inspiring teachers to become researchers of their own instruction. She actively leads initiatives that strengthen partnerships between universities, schools, and education authorities, promoting collaboration and professional growth in the education sector.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
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Educators at the Core of Innovation: Embedding Human Skills in the AI Era [hosted by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation]
Session Summary:
As automation accelerates, educators play a pivotal role in equipping learners with the World Economic Forum’s “skills on the rise”—critical and creative thinking, leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience and adaptability. While advances in AI expand what can be automated or optimized, they underscore the need for teachers to intentionally cultivate the higher-order human capacities—creativity, empathy, and moral discernment—that technology cannot replicate.
Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum, OECD’s Education Framework, and Harvard Business School, this panel explores practical tools and strategies for educators to embed future-ready skill development in everyday teaching. Discussion will highlight how AI-literacy resources, digital assessment tools, and project-based learning credentials can help teachers design meaningful, human-centered learning experiences that prepare students for the future of work.
Participants will leave with ideas about actionable, evidence-informed tools to integrate into their practice—empowering educators to lead innovation in classrooms and beyond.
Speakers:
Nesma Farahat
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Senior Manager - Head of Programs - Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation
