No. 10
Education and Jobs of the Future: Developing Qualified Human Capital to Secure the UAE’s Progress
- 12 - 13 November 2019
The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) 10th Annual Education Conference, titled ‘Education and Jobs of the Future: Developing Qualified Human Capital to Secure the UAE’s Progress’, will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12 and 13, 2019. This year's conference examines a vital issue that has come to dominate the interests of all countries – the role of education in the face of unprecedented transformations brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence. Taking a comprehensive and in-depth approach, the conference consists of four expert panels; Education and Preparing UAE Generations for 4IR; Jobs of the Future: Ambitions and Challenges; Exploring the Future through Higher Education, and, Successful International Experiences in Education. Each of these subjects raises a number of important questions on the future of the education system in the UAE and its relation to new jobs, particularly in light of research that predicts robots and smart devices could soon replace humans in many roles.
Underpinning this year’s conference is the idea that jobs of the future will depend on modern professional abilities, as well as technical skills and knowledge. Any country able to cultivate and master these skills will have a distinct advantage in enhancing international competitiveness.
AGENDA
| 10th Annual Education Conference
Education and Jobs of the Future: Developing Qualified Human Capital to Secure the UAE’s Progress Tuesday & Wednesday, 12-13 November, 2019 |
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| Day One: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 | |
| 09:30 | Registration |
| Welcoming Remarks | |
| 10:00 | H.E. Prof. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi
Director General, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), United Arab Emirates |
| Keynote Addresses | |
| 10:10 | H.E. Eng. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi
Minister of Education, United Arab Emirates H.E. Najat Vallaud-Belkacem Former Minister for Education, Higher Education and Research, Republic of France H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al-Asmi Vice Minister of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
| 10:40 | Break |
| Panel I: Education and Preparing UAE Generations for 4IR | |
| Panel Chair | H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi
Director General, Dubai Government Human Resources Department, United Arab Emirates |
| 10:50 | The Educational System and Ambitions of the UAE Leadership
Mr. Essa Al Mulla Chief of National Work Force Development, Knowledge and Human Development Authority-Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| 11:10 | Educational Strategies and Challenges for 4IR and Beyond
Prof. Bryan E. Penprase Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science, Undergraduate Program, Soka University of America, United States of America |
| 11:30 | Artificial Intelligence and Modern Education Technology: Between Theory and Practice
Dr. Najla Al Naqbi Educational Technology Expert, Department of Education and Knowledge – ADEK, United Arab Emirates |
| 11:50 | Discussion |
| 12:10 | Break |
| Panel II: Jobs of the Future: Ambitions and Challenges | |
| Panel Chair | Ms. Souad Al Suwaidi
Deputy Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, United Arab Emirates |
| 12:20 | Educational Outcomes and Satisfying the Demands of the UAE Labor Market
Ms. Asma Al Katheeri General Manager, Sundus Recruitment Services, United Arab Emirates |
| 12:40 | The Role of Vocational and Technical Training in Preparing for Jobs of the Future
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Jassim Al Hammadi Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute, United Arab Emirates |
| 13:00 | Opportunities for People of Determination as Partners in Future Development
Dr. Ahmed Al Omran Al Shamsi Chairman of the Advisory Council for People of Determination, United Arab Emirates |
| 13:20 | Discussion |
| Opinion Poll Results: Graduates’ Skills Compatibility to UAE Labor Market Requirements | |
| 13:40 | Mr. Fahad Al Mahri
Acting Head of Opinion Polls Department, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), United Arab Emirates |
| 13:50 | End of Day One Proceedings |
| Day Two: Wednesday, 13, November 2019 | |
| Keynote Address | |
| 09:30 | Registration |
| 10:00 | H.E. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri
Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, United Arab Emirates |
| 10:10 | Break |
| Panel III: Exploring the Future through Higher Education | |
| Panel Chair | Mr. Sulaiman Al Kaabi
CEO, Future Foresight Foundation – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 10:20 | The Role of Scientific Research in Enhancing the Educational Process and Building a Knowledge Economy
Prof. Martina Newell-McGloughlin Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Division, Department of Education and Knowledge – ADEK, United Arab Emirates |
| 10:40 | Future Universities: Novel Specializations for Innovative Jobs
Dr. Loh Ai Poh Associate Professor, Director of Innovation & Design Programme, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore |
| 11:00 | Promoting International Cooperation in Higher Education and Technology Transfer
Prof. Calin Gurau Professor, Montpellier Business School, Republic of France |
| 11:20 | Discussion |
| 11:40 | Break |
| Panel IV: Successful International Experiences in Education | |
| Panel Chair | Mr. Juma Al Rumaithi
Director of the Scholarships Office, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, United Arab Emirates |
| 11:50 | Singapore’s Experience
Prof. Guaning Su President Emeritus, Nanyang Technological University, Republic of Singapore |
| 12:10 | Canada’s Experience
Dr. Saul Carliner Director, Educational Technology Program, Concordia University, Canada |
| 12:30 | Finland’s Experience
Dr. Eila Lindfors Professor, Department of Teacher Education, University of Turku, Finland |
| 12:50 | Discussion |
| 13:10 | Conference Recommendations |
| 13:20 | Closing Remarks |
| H.E. Prof. Jamal Sanad Al-Suwaidi
Director General, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) |
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| 13:30 | End of Conference Proceedings |
LECTURERS
Cabinet Member and Minister of Education, United Arab Emirates
Former Minister for Education, Higher Education and Research, Republic of France
Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR)
Director General, Dubai Government Human Resources Department, United Arab Emirates
Chief of National Work Force Development, Knowledge and Human Development Authority-Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science, Undergraduate Program, Soka University of America, United States of America
Educational Technology Expert, Department of Education and Knowledge - ADEK, United Arab Emirates
Deputy Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, United Arab Emirates
Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute, United Arab Emirates
Chairman of the Advisory Council for People of Determination, United Arab Emirates
Acting Head of Opinion Polls Department, Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), United Arab Emirates
Associate Professor, Director of Innovation & Design Programme, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Director of the Scholarships Office, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, United Arab Emirates
