Omar Alfarisi
Senior AI Technology Advisor & Distinguished Professor, Dragon Oil - UAE
Dr. Omar Alfarisi an accomplished AI Senior Specialist, Advisor, Distinguished Professor, and Book Author with extensive expertise spanning artificial intelligence, computer vision, geosciences, and economic systems. With a career that bridges both academia and industry across four continents, he has published over 70 research papers and holds two patents. Dr. Alfarisi has received multiple Innovation Awards and has been recognized with two prestigious London Business School Awards, including Most Likely to Write the Best-Selling Book and Most Likely to Change the World. Currently, he serves as a Senior AI Technology Advisor at Dragon Oil, a member of ENOC - Emirates National Oil Company, and a Distinguished Professor at China University of Petroleum. His academic contributions include pioneering AI-driven research and conducting the first joint graduate class between Khalifa University and China University of Petroleum. Dr. Alfarisi has also served as an Advisor for Data Architecture at ADNOC Group, where he led machine learning research and AI-driven digital transformation initiatives. His work has had a profound impact on AI applications in reservoir characterization, geoscience, and economic modeling. Holding a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering from MIT and Khalifa University, an MBA from London Business School, and a Certificate in Contracts Law from Harvard University, he continues to shape the future of AI and digital transformation.

Worood Dabbas
Senior Azure Data and AI Technical Specialist @ Microsoft, Data & AI Lead @Women in AI, Ex-IBM
Worood Dabbas is a seasoned data and AI professional currently serving as a Senior Azure Data & AI Technical Specialist at Microsoft. Based in Dubai, she is passionate about driving innovation, empowering communities, and making artificial intelligence accessible to all. Worood leads Data & AI initiatives at Women in AI, where she champions diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Her commitment to bridging the gender gap in technology is matched by her technical expertise and drive to educate and inspire the next generation of AI professionals. Prior to joining Microsoft, Worood spent eight impactful years at IBM, contributing across several roles including Developer Experience, Skills Initiatives, and as a Technical Specialist in Data, AI, and Automation. Her career at IBM began immediately after graduating from Hashemite University, providing her with a solid foundation in enterprise technology and customer success. Known for her community engagement, Worood has delivered numerous workshops on building and deploying machine learning models using tools like Jupyter Notebooks and IBM Watson Studio. Her sessions are designed to demystify complex AI topics and encourage hands-on learning for diverse audiences.

Hany Moustapha
Professor & Director, Innovation SDG Network and Aerospace 4.0TM
Professor Moustapha was Senior Manager of Technology, Collaboration and Technical Training Programs for P&WC from 1999 to 2009 and was named P&WC Senior Research Fellow in 2011. Joined ÉTS in 2010 as Professor and Director of Aerospace Programs (AEROÉTS). Dr. Moustapha is a Canadian industry and academic member of NATO’s Aviation Technology since 2000. He is an Adjunct Professor at McGill and Carleton University (Canada), as well as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (U.S.A.). Dr. Moustapha is the founder and co-founder of the Montreal Aerospace Institute (MAI, 2001), the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Québec (CRIAQ, 2002), Aero Montreal Cluster (2005), the Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN, 2007), AEROETS (2010) and Aerospace 4.0 (2016). He is a keynote speaker at various international conferences and forums on aviation, technologies of aircraft engines, and the various technology and skills challenges of the fifth industrial revolution “Industry 5.0”. He is the author and co-author of over 100 publications and two books on gas turbines and the recipient of over 30 national and international awards, including the following: Québec most prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre National (2013), Montreal Inspiration and Research Award for top five aviation experts (2013), James C. Floyd Award (AIAC) (2012), CRIAQ Tribute and Montreal Inspiration-Innovation Awards (2012), CASI Senior McCurdy Award (2008), ADRIQ Prix Carrière industrielle (2007), ASME Board of Governors Award (2007), Ryerson University Honorary Doctorate (2005), Concordia University Teaching Excellence Award (2002), Canadian House of Commons Award for outstanding academic and professional achievements (2001), etc.

Ibtesam Alawadhi
Head of Post Graduate College, Dubai Police Academy - UAE
Dr. Ibtesam Alawadhi is an expert in digital forensics with nearly two decades of experience as a Digital Forensics Senior Examiner at the Dubai Police Forensics Department and Criminology. Since 2020, she has been actively involved in academia, serving as an adjunct faculty member at multiple universities, including Middlesex University Dubai, Emirates Aviation University, and the American University in the Emirates (AUE), where she has taught cybersecurity and digital investigation courses. In 2023, Dr. Alawadhi was appointed as the Head of the Postgraduate College at Dubai Police Academy, overseeing advanced academic and research programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Digital Forensics from the University of Central Lancashire, a master's degree in information technology from Zayed University, and a bachelor's degree in business information technology from Higher Colleges of Technology, along with a Higher Diploma in Computer Software Engineering. With expertise in training, investigation, and memory analysis, she has played a pivotal role in advancing forensic science and cybersecurity education in the UAE.