Abeer Samhan

STEM, AI and Makerspace Lead

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 leads the makerspace at SEK International School Riyadh, where she designs interdisciplinary learning experiences that help students become creative problem-solvers and future-ready innovators. Her work connects emerging technologies with inquiry-based learning, design thinking and real-world problem-solving. She 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 practice. 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, she has presented at leading education conferences including Edu-Tech Summit KSA, sharing practical strategies for turning classrooms into future-focused learning environments, and her aim is to make advanced technologies accessible, engaging and impactful for students and educators.