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The Radisson Red Hotel in Silicon Oasis
Dubai Digital Park - Dubai Silicon Oasis - Industrial Area
Dubai, Dubayy, 499H+JW
United Arab Emirates

Ashmiza Ismail

Dr Ashmiza Mahamed Ismail is a university professor and social media influencer who worked as a practitioner in the late 1990s, and then decided to make the transition from industry to academia due to her passion and interest in teaching.

Christopher Hill

Professor Christopher Hill has spent the last 7 and a half years in the UAE, the previous 9 years in Malaysia, was born in a country other than the one where he grew up, and has lived away from his ‘home’ country for more than half his life. Identity is therefore a key interest of his, where we get ours from and how we build one of our own.

Ma Retig

Ma Althea Faye Bohol Retig is studying a Bachelors degree in Computer Science with a specialisation on Artificial Intelligence. Beyond academics, she finds joy in creating illustrations, and exploring the captivating realms of fiction.

Nahia Mourad

Dr. Nahia Mourad is a mathematician with a genuine love for math and its real-world applications. She holds a master's degree from the Lebanese University and a PhD from Paris-Est University in France. She is now an Assistant Professor, teaching both basic and advanced math. She's not only solving equations, she is also encouraging students to dive into the wonderful world of mathematics!

Sara Al-Dbaisi

Sara Al-Dbaisi is a vibrant and determined 20-year-old law student with a passion for justice and a bubbly personality that lights up any room. As the only daughter in her family, Sara is driven by a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to her studies. Known for her hardworking nature, she navigates the world with diligence and dedication.

Vanessa Fernando

Vanessa Robinson Fernando is a final-year student studying Artificial Intelligence. She discovered her passion for technology in the 11th grade, but beyond coding, she finds joy in art, craft, painting, singing, dancing, and occasionally penning down heartfelt poems.