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

28th – 30th September, 2026 | Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai - UAE

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Keynote Speakers & Panelists

Keynote Speakers, Panelists & Presenters

Keynote Speakers and Panelists

27
Dr. Mazen Hasna
Chairman, National Committee for Qualifications and Academic Accreditation, Qatar
mena helf speakers (47)
Mr. Rob Stroud
Executive Director, Quality Assurance and Enhancement, QAA, UK
60
Prof. Mohammed Hussein Ahmed
Director General-Head Apparatus of Supervision and Quality Assurance, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kurdistan
67
Dr. Nitesh Sughnani
Expert of Policies, Research & Programs, Knowledge & Human Development Authority, UAE
47
Dr. Ryan Hartnett
Vice President for Membership, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, USA
mena helf speakers (8)
Dr. Alaa K. Ashmawy
President, National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, Egypt
mena helf speakers (15)
Dr. Marko Savic
Vice President for Academic Affairs Fujairah University, UAE
50
Prof. Ahmed Elseragy
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Employability), and Dean of the Faculty of Art & Design, The British University in Egypt, Egypt
mena helf speakers (45)
Prof. Nader Elbokle
President, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA),Cairo, Egypt.
mena helf speakers (17)
Dr. Karim Moustaghfir
Associate Vice President for 21st Century Learning Innovation & Faculty Development, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco
39
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan
Founder and Chairman, Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh
mena helf speakers (5)
Dr. Wafa Almansoori
Interim President and Provost, American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Bahrain
Dr. Nabil EL KADHI
Dr. Nabil EL KADHI
Vice President, Academic Affairs and Development, Applied Science University, Bahrain
4
Dr. Ashwin Fernandes
Chair, QS India and Vice President, Strategic and International Engagement, QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd, UK
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Lokesh Jetley
Commercial Director, the Middle East & Africa, Times Higher Education
mena helf speakers (32)
Dr. Kinan Bahnassi
Senior Adviser, Policy Development, Education, Human Development, and Community Council, UAE
59
Mervin Bakker 
Executive Director, European Association for International Education (EAIE), Netherlands
18
Prof. Abhilasha Singh
Dean, College of Business Administration, American University in the Emirates (AUE), UAE
46
Nesma Mostafa
Head of Higher Education Insights and Student Mobility, British Council, Egypt
37
Ramy Hassanien
Regional Director for Middle East, Africa & Central Asia, Emerald Publishing
mena helf speakers (17)
Rawan Yasmin
Head of Higher Education Portfolio, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, UAE
2
Morwenna Crago
Sr. Director, Marketing, Product & Sales Enablement, Higher Education – McGraw Hill International
57
Shizuka KATO
Policy Analyst, Skills and Future Readiness Division Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs, OECD
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Dr. Georgeta Auktor
Head of Strategy and Development & University Development & Management Lead, TUM International (TUMint), Germany
1
Madelein Meiring
Higher Education Academic Excellence Advisor, McGraw Hill International
Untitled design (19)
Dr. Habib Fardoun
Executive Committee Member IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Belgium and Principle Consultant QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Institutional Case Studies Presenters

41
Ahmad Solh
Assistant Vice President, Business Services, Lebanese American University, Lebanon
12
Mr. Fardin Sanai
Vice-President, University Advancement, University at Albany State University of New York, USA
Paper Presenters
Mr. Raffi Simonian
Program Director, Technology Solutions & UCLA Epicenter/Adjunct Instructor, University of California Los Angeles, USA
9
Prof. Mustahsan Mir
Vice‑Chancellor, Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, Ajman University (AU), UAE
21
Ammar Al Hawaj
Assistant to the President and Executive Director for Communications and International Relations, Ahlia University, Bahrain
2
Dr. Edmund Adam
Dean, School of Arts, Humanities and Health, City university Qatar (CUQ), Qatar
14
Dr. Esraa Aldhaen
Vice President for Admin and Finance, Executive Director for Strategy, Quality and Sustainability, Ahlia University, Bahrain
8
Prof. Mohd Ghazal
Director, Research Institute for AI and Emerging Technology, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), UAE
5
Loucine Hayes
Director, American University of Kurdistan (AUK), Kurdistan, Iraq
11
Dr. Santhosh John
HoD, department of Computing and Electronics Engineering, Middle East College, Oman
9
Ms. Leen Baba
Teaching Assistant of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Abu Dhabi University, UAE
3
Dr. Hadil Salman
Teaching Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), UAE
1
Eng. Abdalla Gad
Teaching Assistant, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), UAE
6
Maryam Hasan
Senior Manager, Career Center | Student Affairs, American University of Bahrain (AUBH), Bahrain
33
Giuseppe Saieva
Director, Training and Business Development, Sharjah Maritime Academy, UAE
31
Aart Leeuwenburgh
Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, Sharjah Maritime Academy, UAE
38
Dr. Mahinour Amin
Assistant Professor, Director, Teaching and Learning Center Ajman University, UAE
19
Prof. Julio Sevillano
Academic Coordinator, International Dual Degrees, Universidad CEU San Pablo-CEU Universities, Spain
26
Sidi Mohamed El Youssy
Admissions Strategy and International Recruitment, Qatar Finance & Business Academy (QFBA)
44
Dr. Khairulnissa Ajani
Associate Professor, Director, Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
37
Maya Haddad
Senior Sustainability Manager, Ajman University, UAE
39
Dr. Dalia Bedewy
Associate Professor, Psychology and Director, Center for Inclusive Learning, Ajman University, UAE
43
Amale Obeid
Lead Director, Global Affairs Service Center, Lebanese American University, Lebanon

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