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29 September - 1 October 2026 | The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.

Abeer Samhan

STEM, AI & Makerspace Lead - SEK International School Riyadh

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Abeer Samhan is a STEM and AI Education Specialist, Makerspace Lead, and Mechatronics Engineer with extensive experience designing innovative, hands-on learning experiences that integrate artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and digital fabrication into education.

She currently leads the Makerspace at SEK International School Riyadh, where she designs interdisciplinary learning experiences that empower students to become creative problem-solvers and future-ready innovators. Her work focuses on connecting emerging technologies with inquiry-based learning, design thinking, and real-world problem-solving.

Abeer is a Teacher Ambassador and an active contributor to the education community, supporting educators in adopting AI and emerging technologies through professional development, workshops, and innovative classroom practices. She also serves as a judge for national robotics and innovation competitions in collaboration with the Saudi Federation for Robotics and RC Sports and the Saudi Ministry of Education.

An international speaker and education advocate, Abeer has presented at leading education conferences, including Edu-Tech Summit KSA and GESS Saudi Arabia, where she shares practical strategies for transforming classrooms into future-focused learning environments. Her passion is making advanced technologies accessible, engaging, and impactful for both students and educators.

Speaker Sessions

EdTech In Action 1526

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من الأفكار إلى التأثير: بناء مساحات تعليمية تمكّن كل طالب

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تستكشف هذه الجلسة كيف يمكن للمدارس تحويل مساحات الصناع ومختبرات الابتكار إلى بيئات تعليمية شاملة تمكّن جميع الطلاب من تطوير الإبداع وحل المشكلات والتعاون والمهارات الجاهزة للمستقبل. بالاستناد إلى أمثلة عملية من برامج العلوم والتكنولوجيا والهندسة والرياضيات (STEM) والذكاء الاصطناعي والروبوتات والتفكير التصميمي، ستشارك الجلسة استراتيجيات عملية لإنشاء تجارب تعليمية ذات مغزى تتجاوز التكنولوجيا وتركز على وكالة الطالب والابتكار والتأثير في العالم الحقيقي.

 

 

Speakers

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    Abeer Samhan | STEM, AI & Makerspace Lead - SEK International School Riyadh

Categories

  • AI and EdTech
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From Ideas to Impact: Building Learning Spaces That Empower Every Student

Session Summary:

This session explores how schools can transform Makerspaces and innovation labs into inclusive learning environments that empower all students to develop creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and future-ready skills. Drawing on practical examples from STEM, AI, robotics, and design-thinking programs, the session will share practical strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences that move beyond technology and focus on student agency, innovation, and real-world impact. 

Speakers

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    Abeer Samhan | STEM, AI & Makerspace Lead - SEK International School Riyadh

Categories

  • AI and EdTech

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