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Frank Furnari

Chief Executive Officer, MENA

ARuVR

Frank is a Doer Visionary. He is a Board Member and Strategic Advisor of several high-profile organisations and institutions such as the Learning & Performance Institute, Artificial Intelligence & Extended Reality, CLO100, and Regent College London. Frank is also the Founder of ARuVR, the leading AI-powered Spatial Computing company. Frank has been working in the innovation industry for over 25 years. He raised $10m from SoftBank Ventures at the age of 22 for his first start-up, and over the years he has designed and run 5k+ innovation programmes for corporate clients and institutions in EMEA, the USA, and Asia. He is a regular conference speaker, a book author, and the inventor of 15 patents. Frank has won numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious UK Queen’s Award for Enterprise, three Enterprise Awards, and the Best in British Tech Award. Frank is a Humanitarian International staff member at CESVI NPO, a member of the Neuromarketing Science & Business Association, and a Corporate Member of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

26 May, 2025 | 12:00 to 12:20
From Tradition to Transformation: The Educational Renaissance

In a rapidly evolving world, leadership in education requires moving beyond traditional paradigms towards transformative approaches. This talk explores how visionary leaders can drive significant shifts in educational practices, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and impactful outcomes. Participants will gain inspiration and practical insights on empowering teams, embracing digital transformation, nurturing creative problem-solving, and building a culture that supports continuous learning and adaptability. Join to discover how leadership can ignite a renaissance in education, transforming challenges into opportunities for profound growth and societal advancement.

26 May, 2025 | 13:30 to 13:50
Bridging Heritage and Innovation: Redefining Education

The intersection of heritage and innovation presents a unique and transformative potential for the educational landscape. In this talk, we explore how educational technology can harmonise traditional educational values with cutting-edge digital solutions to create powerful learning experiences. This thought-provoking session showcases how EdTech facilitates personalised learning, promotes global collaboration, and preserves cultural heritage while simultaneously preparing students for the digital future. Join us in redefining education for a generation that values its roots as deeply as its future possibilities.

26 May, 2025 | 15:30 to 16:15
Panel Session: How can we go beyond the knowledge-skills debate and develop both

Education can transcend the traditional knowledge versus skills dichotomy to prepare learners for an uncertain future. Expert panelists will unpack a holistic approach that integrates foundational knowledge, practical competencies, and essential behavioural attributes needed for tomorrow's challenges. Discover frameworks for balancing academic rigour with real-world application while fostering adaptability, ethical reasoning, and collaborative mindsets. Valuable for curriculum designers, educational policymakers, classroom practitioners, and anyone invested in reimagining learning experiences that equip young people not just to know and do—but to become thoughtful, capable citizens ready to navigate and shape the world they will inherit.

27 May, 2025 | 15:30 to 16:15
EdTech Panel: Emerging Technologies in Today’s Classroom