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META-GEDS Expo 2026
24–26 SEP 2026· 3 days · In person
Daily 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Al-Qasr Hall, Hilton Hotel, Jeddah
Free
About the event
META-GEDS Expo 2026 is a specialized exhibition held in Jeddah over three days, from 24 to 26 September, at Al-Qasr Hall in the Hilton Jeddah hotel.
The exhibition brings together universities, technology companies, startups, and investors around education technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation tools in the education sector, targeting educational institutions, companies, and individuals interested in the future of education.
Attendance requires prior registration through the website. The hall is open from 3pm to 11pm on the first and second days, and from 3pm to 9pm on the third day, and entry is free.
Agenda
26- 15:00–15:40Success Criteria and Secrets of ExhibitionsEman Khankan
- 15:45–16:25GEDS Basket: A Special Session Between Participants and Leaders
- 16:30–17:10Redesigning Training to Empower Human Capabilities
- 17:15–18:40Opening Ceremony
- 18:45–19:25Teaching in the Age of Digital Distraction
- 19:30–20:10Proactive Governance in Education Using AI Tools: A Strategic Approach
- 20:15–20:55The GATS Framework for Inclusive, Agile and Sustainable Learning Environments in the Age of AI: From Traditional Teacher to Global Teacher
- 21:00–21:40The Smart Educational Card
- 21:45–22:25Women After Trauma: From Survival Mode to Regaining Safety and Strength
- 15:00–15:40Empowering Every Learner Through AI and Accessible EdTech
- 15:45–16:25AI and Robotics: The Future of Emergency Management
- 16:30–17:10The Impact of AI on Education: Toward a Comprehensive Transformation of the Roles of Student, Teacher and Learning
- 17:15–17:55Using AI Applications and Learning Accelerators to Improve Learning Outcomes in Saudi Educational InstitutionsSarah Alsulami
- 18:00–18:40AI and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Between Promising Potential and Scientific Reality
- 18:45–19:25The Governance Imperative: From Risk Management to Strategic Value Creation in AI Projects
- 19:30–20:10University for All: An Inclusive Environment Enhancing Quality of Life for Students with Disabilities
- 20:15–20:55Project Management Using AI
- 21:00–22:00Reinventing Learning with AI, the Metaverse and Game PsychologyArthur Carmazzi
- 15:00–15:40Crucial Seconds: Skills for Handling Emergencies in Schools
- 15:45–16:25AI-Supported Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Projects
- 16:30–17:10From Knowledge to Skills: Educating for the Future
- 17:30–18:40Inventors 2050: Innovation CompetitionSchools showcase their work in discovering talent; students present their inventions and projects, and a specialist jury selects the student ambassador for 2026.
- 18:45–19:25Empowering Teachers with AI: A Brief Overview
- 19:30–20:10Design Thinking: Leveraging Innovation Tools from Harvard Business Publishing
- 20:15–20:55How to Develop Your Career Plan
- 21:00–22:30Closing Ceremony
Speakers
19Abdullah Attiah AlkharmanyChairman of the Board of DirectorsKhalid BahnasiProfessor of Artificial IntelligenceFaris A. AlmalkiProfessor and CEOLaina BinsaddikFaculty Member, Department of Special EducationRashid AbdulkareemRyan RockabrandEmergency ManagerNora Hadi AlsuroorHasan Mohammad AseriMaryam KhayriTrainer and CoachMousa B. AsalamiAdministrative and Educational Consultant specializing in Innovation ManagementOmayma Abdullah Rafed AlahmadiRafeef Mamdouh Derar
