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29 سبتمبر - 1 اكتوبر 2026 | مركز ذي أرينا الرياض للمعارض والفعاليات| المملكة العربية السعودية.

Aarifa Gora

Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh

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Aarifa Gora is an AI in Education Strategist and Apple Distinguished Educator currently based in Saudi Arabia. She works with middle-school learners and educators to design learning experiences that integrate artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and pedagogy in meaningful and ethical ways. Her work focuses on helping schools move beyond isolated tool use toward sustainable, system-level implementation of AI that supports critical thinking, student agency, and teacher effectiveness.

With experience teaching across international curricula in the Gulf region, Aarifa brings a practitioner’s perspective to leadership conversations around educational innovation. She regularly facilitates professional development for teachers and school leaders, supporting alignment with future skills agendas and Vision 2030 priorities. Aarifa is particularly interested in how AI can enhance learning design while preserving the human elements essential to education.

Speaker Sessions

Leaders in Education 1499

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قيادة التحول الرقمي: قصة نجاح أن تصبح أول مدرسة متميزة من Apple في المملكة العربية السعودية

Session Summary:

ستوفر هذه الجلسة نظرة ممتازة على تكامل OWIS مع Apple Education وتعرض قصة نجاح OWIS كأول مدرسة متميزة من Apple في المملكة العربية السعودية. ستسلط الجلسة الضوء على إنجازات المدارس، وتشارك أفضل الممارسات في الابتكار والتعلم الرقمي.

 

 

Speakers

  • Omnia Mokhtar
    Omnia Mokhtar | Sr. Instructional Specialist- Technology & Innovation - OWIS Riyadh
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    Aarifa Gora | Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh
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    Alisele Mwigani | Digital Literacy Educator - One World International School
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    Karma Osama | Student, Willow House Captain - One World International School
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    Adlira Kolcu | Upper Primary Leader - One World International School

التصنيفات

  • AI and EdTech
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Leading Digital Transformation: Success Story of Becoming KSA’s First Apple Distinguished School

Session Summary:

This session will provide an excellent insight into the OWIS Apple Education integration and showcase OWIS’ success story as the first Apple Distinguished School in Saudi Arabia. The session will highlight schools achievements, and share best practices in innovation and digital learning. 

Speakers

  • Omnia Mokhtar
    Omnia Mokhtar | Sr. Instructional Specialist- Technology & Innovation - OWIS Riyadh
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    Aarifa Gora | Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh
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    Alisele Mwigani | Digital Literacy Educator - One World International School
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    Karma Osama | Student, Willow House Captain - One World International School
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    Adlira Kolcu | Upper Primary Leader - One World International School

التصنيفات

  • AI and EdTech

EdTech In Action 1526

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Digital Equity and Inclusive Technology Access

Session Summary:

This panel addresses the critical challenge of ensuring equitable access to educational technology across diverse student populations. As schools increasingly rely on digital tools and platforms, disparities in device access, internet connectivity, and technical support create significant barriers to learning. Panelists will explore strategies for bridging the digital divide, examining successful initiatives that have expanded technology access while addressing socioeconomic, geographic, and cultural factors that impact implementation. The discussion covers funding models, community partnerships, and policy frameworks that support inclusive technology integration. Join this session to: 

 

• Identify access and infrastructure solutions and strategies for providing reliable device access and internet connectivity to underserved student population 

• Build collaborative relationships with local organisations, businesses, and government agencies to expand technology resources and support 

• Develop sustainable equity frameworks and long-term approaches that ensure ongoing technology access while addressing evolving student needs and technological advancement 

Speakers

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    Aarifa Gora | Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh
  • Soha Kamel
    Soha Kamel | Science Head of department & Gifted Students Program Mahwiba Coordinator - Riyadh Schools Hittin
  • Mahmoud Amer
    Mahmoud Amer | English Literature Teacher, IELTS & GAT Trainer - Riyadh Schools
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    Rahma Mohammad AbuDhais | Steam and AI Educators and AI Competition Judge - Alforsan International school

التصنيفات

  • AI and EdTech
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من أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي إلى أنظمة التعلم: دروس من فصل دراسي حقيقي

Session Summary:

 

 

 

بينما تتسابق المدارس لتبني الذكاء الاصطناعي، يكافح الكثيرون للانتقال من الأدوات المعزولة نحو التنفيذ الهادف. تشارك هذه الجلسة دراسة حالة واقعية من مدرسة متوسطة، تستكشف كيف يمكن دمج الذكاء الاصطناعي بشكل مقصود في تصميم التعلم بدلاً من التعامل معه كإضافة. بالاستناد إلى الممارسة الصفية والرؤى على مستوى النظام، يقدم العرض دروساً عملية حول الحوكمة واستعداد المعلمين والاستخدام الأخلاقي لقادة المدارس الذين يسعون إلى تكامل مدروس للذكاء الاصطناعي. تعلم كيفية:

• مواءمة مبادرات الذكاء الاصطناعي مع أهداف المنهج الدراسي باستخدام أطر التنفيذ الصفية المثبتة

• تطوير نهج عملية لاستعداد المعلمين ووكالة الطلاب وهياكل الحوكمة التي تدعم تبني الذكاء الاصطناعي

• اكتشاف الأساليب القائمة على الأدلة لتقييم تأثير الذكاء الاصطناعي دون تعقيد عمليات التنفيذ بشكل مفرط

 

 

Speakers

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    Aarifa Gora | Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh

التصنيفات

  • AI and EdTech
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From AI Tools to Learning Systems: Lessons from a Real Classroom

Session Summary:

As schools race to adopt AI, many struggle to move beyond isolated tools toward meaningful implementation. This session shares a real-world middle-school case study, exploring how AI can be intentionally embedded into learning design rather than treated as an add-on. Drawing on classroom practice and system-level insights, the presentation offers practical lessons on governance, teacher readiness, and ethical use for school leaders seeking thoughtful AI integration. Learn how to: 

 

  • Align AI initiatives with curriculum goals using proven classroom implementation frameworks
  • Develop practical approaches for teacher readiness, student agency, and governance structures that sustain AI adoption
  • Discover evidence-based methods for assessing AI impact without overcomplicating implementation processes 

Speakers

  • x
    Aarifa Gora | Middle School Educator & AI in Education Strategist - One World International School, Riyadh

التصنيفات

  • AI and EdTech

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