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World-class experts on AI, Space, Architecture & Education

Ersilia Vaudo Keynote Day 2

Ersilia Vaudo

Chief Diversity Officer - European Space Agency (ESA)

Future of Talents in Space: Challenges and Opportunities for Europe

Europe is entering a new era in the global space ecosystem, where commercial growth, AI, robotics demand a highly skilled workforce.

Key Topics
  • The Transformation of Europe's Space Workforce
  • STEM Shortages and Global Talent Gaps
  • Emergence of Hybrid Skill Profiles
  • Diversity and Inclusion as Strategic Assets
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand strategic challenges shaping Europe's space workforce
  • Identify emerging technical and hybrid skill needs
  • Recognize the role of education and talent pipelines
Dr. Samer ElSayary Keynote Day 1 - 09:00 AM

Dr. Samer ElSayary

Award-winning Architect - Alexandria University

Designing for Extreme Environments: Architecture for Crisis, Space & Humanitarian Demands

Extreme environments demand architectural decisions where failure is not an option. Explore design for rapidly deployable habitats.

Key Topics
  • Landscape & Environmental Constraints
  • Mobility vs. Permanence in Habitat Design
  • Rapid Deployment & Post-Disaster Response
  • Case Studies (Iraq, Gaza, Ukraine, Moon/Mars)
Learning Outcomes
  • Analyze extreme environments and their constraints
  • Apply rapid deployment design strategies
  • Design modular, scalable shelter concepts
Dr. Samah Nassar Keynote TBD

Dr. Samah Nassar

Associate Professor - Egypt

The Imperative for an Immersive Pedagogical Framework in Higher Education

Higher education must translate Industry 4.0 Technologies into Society 5.0 outcomes through Education 5.0 pedagogies.

Key Topics
  • Bridging Industry 4.0, Education 5.0, and Society 5.0
  • Human Agency in Technological Transformation
  • Ethics in AI-Driven Education
  • Creativity and Innovation Pedagogy
Dr. Samer ElSayary Keynote Day 1 - 09:00 AM

Dr. Samer ElSayary

Award-winning Architect - Alexandria University

AI-Aided Design: From Concept to Imagination at Scale

Demonstrates how AI tools accelerate conceptual design workflows enabling faster visualization and richer imagination.

Key Topics
  • AI-powered concept generation
  • Translating sketches into visual outputs
  • Prompting methods for architecture
  • Responsible use of AI in design practice
Learning Outcomes
  • Use AI tools for architectural inspiration
  • Write effective prompts for architecture
  • Integrate AI responsibly without compromising authorship
Dr. Amira ElNokaly Keynote Day 1 - 07:00 PM

Dr. Amira ElNokaly

Associate Professor of Sustainable Architecture - UK

AI & Sustainable Architecture for Future Education Spaces

Exploring how AI and sustainable design principles are shaping the next generation of educational buildings.

Full session details coming soon.

MAS Abhijeet Keynote TBD

MAS Abhijeet

High School Student & 15-Year-Old CEO - UAE

Too Young to Lead? How Purpose, Failure, and Courage Built a 15-Year-Old CEO

A rare first-person perspective from a 15-year-old entrepreneur who built real products and trained thousands of students.

Key Topics
  • The hidden barriers young innovators face
  • Why failure and mistakes matter for growth
  • Building products without funding or "permission"
  • How AI and digital creativity empower students
Learning Outcomes
  • Challenge age-based assumptions about leadership
  • Understand how purpose fuels resilience
  • Recognize the value of youth voices