FEB 4 2025 - Millennium Hotel, Ramallah
The Horizons of AI
FEB 4 2025 - Millennium Hotel, Ramallah
The Horizons of AI
FEB 4 2025 - Millennium Hotel, Ramallah
The Horizons of AI
Development of Higher Education and Future of Work
Development of Higher Education and Future of Work
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About the Symposium
About the Symposium
The symposium focuses on exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on higher education programs and the labor market. It aims to investigate how academic and commercial institutions can adopt AI technologies to foster innovation, drive growth, and ensure business sustainability. It will address the critical role that higher education institutions can play in preparing future generations for the jobs of tomorrow and responding to the rapid changes in skill demands in the labor market.
The symposium focuses on exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on higher education programs and the labor market. It aims to investigate how academic and commercial institutions can adopt AI technologies to foster innovation, drive growth, and ensure business sustainability. It will address the critical role that higher education institutions can play in preparing future generations for the jobs of tomorrow and responding to the rapid changes in skill demands in the labor market.
The symposium focuses on exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on higher education programs and the labor market. It aims to investigate how academic and commercial institutions can adopt AI technologies to foster innovation, drive growth, and ensure business sustainability. It will address the critical role that higher education institutions can play in preparing future generations for the jobs of tomorrow and responding to the rapid changes in skill demands in the labor market.
THE SCHEDULE
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Karim Tahboub
Professor of mechatronics engineering at the Palestine Polytechnic University
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Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Prof. Karim Tahboub
Professor of mechatronics engineering at the Palestine Polytechnic University
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Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Prof. Karim Tahboub
Professor of mechatronics engineering at the Palestine Polytechnic University
READ MORE
Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Prof. Karim Tahboub
Professor of mechatronics engineering at the Palestine Polytechnic University
READ MORE
Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Moderators
Moderators
Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Entrepreneur and inventor, The President and CEO of Jaffa.Net
Entrepreneur and inventor, The President and CEO of Jaffa.Net
Entrepreneur and inventor, The President and CEO of Jaffa.Net
Panel 1: AI and Higher Education
Panel 1: AI and Higher Education
Panel 1: AI and Higher Education
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Saeed Zeidan
Saeed Zeidan
CEO and Founder of ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions.
CEO and Founder of ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions.
CEO and Founder of ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions.
Panel 2: Digital Transformation for HE
Panel 2: Digital Transformation for HE
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Mr. Hamed Abdelhaq
Mr. Hamed Abdelhaq
Assistant Professor at the CS department - An-Najah National University
Assistant Professor at the CS department - An-Najah National University
Panel 3: AI Ethics and the Palestinian Higher Education
Panel 3: AI Ethics and the Palestinian Higher Education
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Mr. Omar Al-Sahili
CEO of Business Alliance
(BA, BusinessAlliance.me)
Panel 4: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
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Speakers
Speakers
Speakers
Dr. Dana Qaimary Siaj
A professional lecturer, consultant, researcher, & trainer in marketing & AI.
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Dr. Osama Mimi
Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University
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Mr. Imad Ahmad
Mathematics teacher at the
Ministry of Education
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Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Mr. Mokhles Samara
Lecturer at Andaleeb
Al-Amad College
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Mr. Bassam Ewaida
Head of the Media Department - Birzeit University
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Dr. Dana Qaimary Siaj
A professional lecturer, consultant, researcher, & trainer in marketing & AI.
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Dr. Osama Mimi
Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University
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Mr. Imad Ahmad
Mathematics teacher at the
Ministry of Education
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Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Mr. Mokhles Samara
Lecturer at Andaleeb
Al-Amad College
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Mr. Bassam Ewaida
Head of the Media Department - Birzeit University
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Dr. Dana Qaimary Siaj
A professional lecturer, consultant, researcher, & trainer in marketing & AI.
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Dr. Osama Mimi
Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University
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Mr. Imad Ahmad
Mathematics teacher at the
Ministry of Education
READ MORE
Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Mr. Mokhles Samara
Lecturer at Andaleeb
Al-Amad College
READ MORE
Mr. Bassam Ewaida
Head of the Media Department - Birzeit University
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Dr. Dana Qaimary Siaj
A professional lecturer, consultant, researcher, & trainer in marketing & AI.
READ MORE
Dr. Osama Mimi
Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University
READ MORE
Mr. Imad Ahmad
Mathematics teacher at the
Ministry of Education
READ MORE
Ms. Rania Qasim
Expert in Institutional Building, Professional Development & AI in Education
لمعرفة المزيد
Mr. Mokhles Samara
Lecturer at Andaleeb
Al-Amad College
READ MORE
Mr. Bassam Ewaida
Head of the Media Department - Birzeit University
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The Schedule
The Schedule
The Schedule
Arrival and Registration
Arrival and Registration
Arrival and Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Opening and Welcoming
Notes
Opening and Welcoming
Notes
Opening and Welcoming
Notes
09:30 – 10:00
- Welcome speech by Acting President of Birzeit University: Dr. Asem Khalil.
- Speech by the Minister of Education &Higher Education: Prof. Amjad Barham.
- Speech by the International Development and Research Center - IDRC: Dr. Wessam El
Beih; IDRC Regional Director-MENA
- Speech by Representative from Bank of Palestine: Mr. Salim Hodali
- Welcome speech by Acting President of Birzeit University: Dr. Asem Khalil.
- Speech by the Minister of Education &Higher Education: Prof. Amjad Barham.
- Speech by the International Development and Research Center - IDRC: Dr. Wessam El
Beih; IDRC Regional Director-MENA
- Speech by Representative from Bank of Palestine: Mr. Salim Hodali
Address by the Organizing
Body
Address by the Organizing
Body
Address by the Organizing
Body
Context and Objectives
10:00 – 10:10
Dr. Osama Al-Mimi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University.
Dr. Osama Al-Mimi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education, Birzeit University.
INSPIRATIONAL TALK
Future of AI
Future of AI
Future of AI
10:10 - 10:20
Prof. V. Juggy Jagannathan, West Virginia University
Prof. V. Juggy Jagannathan, West Virginia University
PANEL 1
AI and the Future of Higher Education
AI and the Future of Higher Education
AI and the Future of Higher Education
Discussion on the
opportunities and
challenges AI presents to
higher education and its
role in shaping the future
of HE
Discussion on the
opportunities and
challenges AI presents to
higher education and its
role in shaping the future
of HE
10:20 - 11:20
Moderator: Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Mohamed Kateeb
Participants:
- Dr. Basri Saleh, Ministry of Higher Education
- Dr. Zuhair Khleif, An-Najah University
- Ms. Annika Kessel, Cosmiq Universe - Switzerland
- Mr. Imad Ahmed, Researcher
- Mr. Mukhles Samara, Researcher
Moderator: Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Mohamed Kateeb
Participants:
- Dr. Basri Saleh, Ministry of Higher Education
- Dr. Zuhair Khleif, An-Najah University
- Ms. Annika Kessel, Cosmiq Universe - Switzerland
- Mr. Imad Ahmed, Researcher
- Mr. Mukhles Samara, Researcher
Moderator: Dr. Yahya Al-Salqan
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Mohamed Kateeb
Participants:
- Dr. Basri Saleh, Ministry of Higher Education
- Dr. Zuhair Khleif, An-Najah University
- Ms. Annika Kessel, Cosmiq Universe - Switzerland
- Mr. Imad Ahmed, Researcher
- Mr. Mukhles Samara, Researcher
PANEL 2
Roadmap for Universities in the Digital Era
Roadmap for Universities in the Digital Era
Roadmap for Universities in the Digital Era
Discussion on strategies for transforming universities into advanced digital institutions.
Discussion on strategies for transforming universities into advanced digital institutions.
11:30 – 12:30
Moderator: Mr. Saeed Zeidan
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Hazel Farrell, South East Technologies University
- Dr. Sabine Seufert, St. Galan University
Participants:
- Dr. Dana Al-Qimari, Birzeit University
- Prof. Sameer Khader, Palestine Polytechnic University
Moderator: Mr. Saeed Zeidan
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Hazel Farrell, South East Technologies University
- Dr. Sabine Seufert, St. Galan University
Participants:
- Dr. Dana Al-Qimari, Birzeit University
- Prof. Sameer Khader, Palestine Polytechnic University
Moderator: Mr. Saeed Zeidan
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Hazel Farrell, South East Technologies University
- Dr. Sabine Seufert, St. Galan University
Participants:
- Dr. Dana Al-Qimari, Birzeit University
- Prof. Sameer Khader, Palestine Polytechnic University
PANEL 3
AI Ethics and the Palestinian Higher
Education
AI Ethics and the Palestinian Higher
Education
AI Ethics and the Palestinian Higher
Education
Interactive session: "AI for Human Good" featuring Avatar LeyaLove.
Interactive session: "AI for Human Good" featuring Avatar LeyaLove.
13:00 – 14:00
Moderator: Dr. Hamed Abdelhaq, An Najah National University
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Karim Tahboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Participants:
- Prof. Allam Mousa, An-Najah National University
-Speaker: Ms. Annika Kessel, Co-Founder of Cosmiq Universe AG
Moderator: Dr. Hamed Abdelhaq, An Najah National University
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Karim Tahboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Participants:
- Prof. Allam Mousa, An-Najah National University
-Speaker: Ms. Annika Kessel, Co-Founder of Cosmiq Universe AG
Moderator: Dr. Hamed Abdelhaq, An Najah National University
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Karim Tahboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Participants:
- Prof. Allam Mousa, An-Najah National University
-Speaker: Ms. Annika Kessel, Co-Founder of Cosmiq Universe AG
PANEL 4
Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Discussion on equipping students with skills for new professions amid digital transformation and technological revolution.
Discussion on equipping students with skills for new professions amid digital transformation and technological revolution.
14:00 – 15:00
Moderator: Mr. Omar Al-Sahili, BusinessAlliance.me
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Deborah Webster
Participants:
- Mr. Sakhr Nammari, Bank of Palestine
- Dr. Ayman Hroub, Birzeit University and Orion VLSI Technologies
- Mr. Nasser Khasib, Researcher, Birzeit University
-Mr. Bassam Ewaida, Researcher, Birzeit University
Moderator: Mr. Omar Al-Sahili, BusinessAlliance.me
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Deborah Webster
Participants:
- Mr. Sakhr Nammari, Bank of Palestine
- Dr. Ayman Hroub, Birzeit University and Orion VLSI Technologies
- Mr. Nasser Khasib, Researcher, Birzeit University
-Mr. Bassam Ewaida, Researcher, Birzeit University
Moderator: Mr. Omar Al-Sahili, BusinessAlliance.me
Keynote Speaker: Ms. Deborah Webster
Participants:
- Mr. Sakhr Nammari, Bank of Palestine
- Dr. Ayman Hroub, Birzeit University and Orion VLSI Technologies
- Mr. Nasser Khasib, Researcher, Birzeit University
-Mr. Bassam Ewaida, Researcher, Birzeit University
WRAP UP
Wrap Up Session
Wrap Up Session
Wrap Up Session
Summarizing discussions and outcomes, announcing next steps.
Summarizing discussions and outcomes, announcing next steps.
15:00 – 15:30
Moderator: Dr. Radwan Tuhboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Speakers:
- Ms. Rania Qasim, Birzeit University, Center for Continuing Education
- Dr. Amin Nawahda , Ministry of Education and Higher Education
- Mr. Saeed Zeidan, ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions
Moderator: Dr. Radwan Tuhboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Speakers:
- Ms. Rania Qasim, Birzeit University, Center for Continuing Education
- Dr. Amin Nawahda , Ministry of Education and Higher Education
- Mr. Saeed Zeidan, ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions
Moderator: Dr. Radwan Tuhboub, Palestine Polytechnic University
Speakers:
- Ms. Rania Qasim, Birzeit University, Center for Continuing Education
- Dr. Amin Nawahda , Ministry of Education and Higher Education
- Mr. Saeed Zeidan, ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions
CLOSING
Closing Session
Closing Session
Closing Session
15:30 - 15:45
Recognition and
appreciation to members
of all symposium
committees and panels
Recognition and
appreciation to members
of all symposium
committees and panels
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
15:45 - 16:30
Lunch in honor of the symposium participants
Lunch in honor of the symposium participants
Organization
Committee
Organization Committee
Organization Committee
This event will be an ideal platform for exchanging ideas with industry experts and building new strategic partnerships.
This event will be an ideal platform for exchanging ideas with industry experts and building new strategic partnerships.
This event will be an ideal platform for exchanging ideas with industry experts and building new strategic partnerships.
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