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

14th – 16th April, 2026 | Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai - UAE

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Dr. Hilligje van’t Land

Dr. Hilligje van’t Land serves the global higher education community as Secretary General of the International Association of Universities (IAU) – global NGO with UNESCO Associate Status. For the past two decades, she has fostered the key role of higher education in societal transformation. She supervises the overall programme activities of the IAU, develops the Association’s

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Prof. Hossam Hamdy

Prof. Hossam Hamdy is Professor of Surgery and Medical Education. An internationally known medical educator and active Pediatric Surgeon. A scholar, professional and leader in higher education in the Middle East and renowned internationally. He has established and led several Medical Colleges, Suez Canal University, Egypt, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain and Gulf Medical University, UAE.

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Dr. Susan C. Aldridge

Dr. Aldridge is an Executive Higher Education Consultant to university presidents and ministers of education regarding business models and technology-enhanced education.  Dr. Aldridge recently retired from Drexel University after serving six years as president of Drexel University Online where she oversaw more than 125 online programs. She also spearheaded a research project around innovative practices

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