Denise Buote
Dr. Denise Buote is a researcher and evaluator, with a focus on mental health and well-being and resilience. She started her career as a teacher and therapist, supporting a wide range of children and youth. Denise has worked as an instructor in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and has […]
Fernanda Martinez
María Fernanda Martínez is a passionate Mexican-Venezuelan professional, currently residing in Mexico. With a diverse background and a commitment to personal and societal wellbeing, she has embarked on a fulfilling journey that includes both education and the promotion of wellbeing. She holds a degree in International Relations from the prestigious Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México […]
Ghada Al Subaey
Since 2012, Ghada has been shaking up the fashion industry with her innovative and sustainable designs, earning her accolades and admiration worldwide. She is the founder of two iconic fashion brands, ‘The Kayys’ and ‘1309’, both of which embody her ethos of sustainable luxury and timeless elegance, all while prioritizing our planet’s and women’s wellness. […]
Mark Patterson
Mark Patterson leads Magnet at Toronto Metropolitan University in Canada, advancing workforce development through AI integration. His expertise in blending technology with a human focus makes him a pivotal figure in employment innovation and inclusive growth in Canada. As a keynote speaker, he’s known for his insights on aligning systems and shaping employment trends, underscored […]
Bilal Barakat
Bilal Barakat is a researcher affiliated with the Vienna Institute of Demography (VID) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIAS). He is an academic researcher and consultant with a portfolio of expertise in various aspects of education statistics and policy, especially at the intersection of education and demography. Having originally trained as a […]
Nadir Durrani
Nadir Durrani is a Senior Scientist at the Arabic Language Technologies (ALT) group at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI). His research interests include interpretation of neural networks, neural and statistical machine translation (with focus on reordering, domain adaptation, transliteration, dialectal translation, pivoting, closely related and morphologically rich languages), eye-tracking for MT evaluation, spoken language […]
Mark Kabban
Dr. Mark Kabban is a social entrepreneur, executive coach, and educator specializing in leadership development and team dynamics. Mark designs and facilitates constructivist learning experiences for executives, emerging managers, organizations, and graduate students that build the sensibilities for leading complex organizations. Mark is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Examined Leadership Collective, an adult development and […]
Safwan Masri
Dean of Georgetown University-Qatar since October 2022, Safwan Masri was previously Executive Vice President for Global Centers and Global Development at Columbia University. Masri was founding chairman of King’s Academy and Queen Rania Teacher Academy, and is trustee of International College in Beirut and director of Amideast. His book Tunisia: An Arab Anomaly (Columbia University […]
Ignacio Sell
University Ombudsman of the Camilo José Cela University. Director of Innovation and Social Impact Projects. Responsible for promoting the Social Commitment of the UCJC educational model. Director of the following projects: INTEGRA Project: University Integration Programme for Young Refugees; Education and Peace Project, online training for young Ukrainians; Kakuma WISE Men Project: Training Program in […]
Veda Sunassee
Chief Executive Officer of the African Leadership College and the African Leadership University, overseeing operations across both the Mauritius and Rwanda campuses. Veda has spent 14 years in the African Leadership Group, first as an educator at the African Leadership Academy before joining Fred Swaniker, the Founder of ALU, to launch the first campus in […]