About this session
This session highlights the critical role of Palestinian universities in shaping the future AI workforce. It will focus on modernizing curricula, strengthening applied research, fostering industry-academia collaboration, and preparing students with the skills needed for AI-driven economies. Best practices and successful university–industry models will be shared.
Panelists
Moderator
Dr. Saad Khatib
Senior Partner
Core Associates
Speaker
Dr. Mona Demaidi
Vice President for AI/ Chairwoman/ Founder and CEO
Arab American University/ Intersect Innovation Hub/ STEMpire
Speaker
Dr. Majdi Mafarja
CEO
LogesTechs
Speaker
Dr. Nawar Shara
Chief of AI in healthcare Applications
MedStar Health and Georgetown University
Speaker
Dr. Amro Awad
Professor
University of Oxford