Global Challenges, Local Impact: Higher Education's
Role in Shaping a Resilient Future

14th – 16th April, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

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Keynote Speakers & Panelists

Keynote Speakers, Panelists & Presenters

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Dr. Fanta Aw
Executive Director and CEO, Association of International Educators (NAFSA), USA
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Prof. Gauri Dutt Sharma
President, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) & Vice Chancellor, University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, India
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Dr. Georgeta Auktor
Head of Strategy and Development & University Development & Management Lead, TUM International (TUMint), Germany
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Morwenna Crago
Sr. Director, Marketing, Product & Sales Enablement, Higher Education – McGraw Hill International
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Madelein Meiring
Higher Education Academic Excellence Advisor, McGraw Hill International
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Dr. Habib Fardoun
Executive Committee Member IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Belgium and Principle Consultant QS Quacquarelli Symonds
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Fiona Lennoxsmith
Higher Education Academic Excellence Advisor, McGraw Hill International

Institutional Case Studies Presenters

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Dr. Karim Moustaghfir
Assistant Vice President for 21st Century Learning Innovation and Faculty Development, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
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Prof. Samar Ahmed
Associate Dean Academic Affairs, Dubai Medical College for Girls, UAE
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Dr. Joanne Doumit
Director of the Career Center and Alumni Relations Office , Université la Sagesse, Lebanon
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Dr. Connie Mitchell, PFHEA
Director, Teaching and Learning & Vice Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, Prince Sultan University, KSA