29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Miriam Khalil
Director of Academic Advising and Student Success - Northwestern University Qatar
Miriam is a dedicated global educator and student affairs professional with a strong record of advancing academic excellence across the GCC region. She brings extensive experience advising diverse student populations in Engineering, Business, International Relations, Journalism, and Media Studies, with a career spanning student retention, recruitment, and quality enhancement initiatives while reporting directly to senior academic leadership.
Her commitment to student success is reflected in mentoring, applied research, and the implementation of best practices that enhance the student lifecycle from enrollment through graduation. Miriam is highly skilled in data analysis and reporting related to retention, first-year experience, institutional effectiveness, and accreditation. She has led training for new hires, developed operational manuals, and collaborated closely with Student Affairs, Registrar, Institutional Effectiveness, Admissions, Recruitment, and senior leadership teams.
An active contributor to curriculum, quality enhancement, and student retention committees, Miriam is also a published author on topics related to education and artificial intelligence. She is a frequent speaker at local and international conferences, sharing insights on student success, innovation, and data-informed decision-making.
Miriam currently serves as the Regional Director of IASAS in the Middle East, is a board member of MENASA NASPA, and sits on the Global Steering Committee of NACADA.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech In Action
1526
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Tech-Savvy Teachers for Future-Ready Classrooms: Building Educator Capacity for Digital Excellence
Session Summary:
This panel focuses on supporting educators through effective professional development programs that build confidence and competency in educational technology integration. As new tools and platforms continuously emerge, schools must create sustainable training models that help teachers effectively incorporate technology while maintaining focus on sound instructional practices. Panelists will discuss successful professional development approaches, peer mentoring programs, and creating cultures of continuous learning that support both novice and experienced educators in their technology journey. Join this session to:
• Develop ongoing professional development programs that adapt to evolving technology while building foundational digital literacy skills
• Create teacher-led support networks and collaborative learning communities that foster technology integration and innovation
• Support educators through technology transitions while maintaining instructional quality and addressing resistance to change
Speakers
Miriam Khalil
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Director of Academic Advising and Student Success - Northwestern University Qatar
