Panel Overview
Artificial Intelligence is redefining the future of higher education—accelerating innovation in curriculum design, personalized learning pathways, assessment, accreditation, and university operations. This high-level panel brings together distinguished leaders from top institutions across the MENA region to examine how AI is reshaping academic ecosystems and driving next-generation educational excellence.
Join presidents, vice presidents, and senior academic leaders as they share strategic insights, practical experiences, and forward-looking visions for integrating AI across their universities. The discussion will highlight proven success stories, institutional best practices, and the emerging roadmap for AI-powered education in the Arab world.
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will gain a clear understanding of:
Moderator
Prof. Anis Koubaa
Full Professor of Computer Science/Software Engineering, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia
Director, Center of Excellence in Cognitive Robotics & Autonomous Agents
Founder, ScaleX Innovation | Founding Member, MUST University
Distinguished leader in Artificial Intelligence, UAVs, and Robotics. Specializes in Agentic AI systems and Gen AI for Business Transformation. Brings extensive expertise in AI-powered educational innovation and digital transformation strategies.
Panelists
Prof. Khalil Amiri
Co-Founder & Provost, MUST University, Tunisia
Former Deputy Minister of Scientific Research, Tunisia
PhD in Computer Engineering
Expertise
Digital transformation of higher education, strategic leadership in academic innovation, research funding reforms, database systems, and cloud computing. Extensive experience in public governance and national education policy development.
Dr. Sanaa Askoul
Consultant to the President, Prince Mugrin University (UPM), Saudi Arabia
Director, Research, Development & Innovation Unit, UPM
Co-Founder, Hekma Coding Academy
Former Dean, College of Business, UPM
Expertise
Information systems, cloud computing, social media research, and innovation. Extensive experience in academic leadership, strategic partnerships, IT management, and digital education strategies aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
Dr. Tahira Hoke
Aide to the President, Prince Sultan University (PSU), Saudi Arabia
Director, Evaluation & Academic Accreditation Center
Sustainability Fellow, PSU
Trained Psychologist & Faculty Member
Expertise
Psychology, sustainability, evaluation, AI in education, and academic accreditation. Experienced in quality assurance data management, program reviews, and promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals. Member of the American Evaluation Association and American Educational Research Association.
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