Reimagining Education: IT Leadership for Smart Learning Environments
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Overview
The education sector is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by emerging technologies such as generative AI (GenAI), cloud computing, intelligent automation, and data analytics. These advancements are redefining how institutions teach, operate, and engage learners — enabling more agile, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
This event brings together education leaders, policymakers, and technology decision-makers to explore how innovation can reshape learning across Saudi Arabia. It will serve as a collaborative platform for exchanging insights, sharing best practices, and developing strategies that strengthen digital readiness and empower the next generation of learners and educators.
Why Attend
The importance of this gathering lies in its ability to unify the education community around a shared vision for the future. As technology rapidly evolves, collective action is essential to ensure that innovation not only enhances academic outcomes but also builds resilience, creativity, and lifelong learning skills. The event will foster collaboration between the education and technology sectors to drive sustainable growth and digital excellence.
By integrating AI-driven systems, intelligent platforms, and cloud ecosystems, institutions can unlock new opportunities for collaboration, research, and personalized instruction. As Saudi Arabia advances toward a digital future, the role of leadership in shaping smart, secure, and future-ready learning environments has never been more critical. This transformation is not merely about modernization — it is about reimagining education itself to inspire innovation and unlock human potential.
Agenda
Reimagining Education: IT Leadership for Smart Learning Environments
One day event
Registration & Networking
Welcome Address
Uzair Mujtaba
Senior Research Manager, IDC
Navigating the Digital Frontier: High-Quality, Secure, and Affordable Learning Solutions for Saudi Arabia
Uzair Mujtaba
Senior Research Manager, IDC
Empowering Educators for Smarter Teaching
Zoran Radumilo
Chief Technology Officer, Lenovo
Creating Smarter, Efficient and Connected Campuses
Saeed Basweidan
Director and General Manager – Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo
Getting Real About Artificial Intelligence in Education
Nour Eldin Zaki
Regional MNC Sales Manager (EMEA), Intel
The AI-driven R-evolution is Happening Now
Frank Furnari
Vice President of Saudi Arabia, Napster Corp.
Tea/Coffee & Networking Break
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
Uzair Mujtaba
Senior Research Manager, IDC
Zoran Radumilo
Chief Technology Officer, Lenovo
Saeed Basweidan
Director and General Manager – Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo
Nour Eldin Zaki
Regional MNC Sales Manager (EMEA), Intel
Frank Furnari
Vice President of Saudi Arabia, Napster Corp.
Lunch & Continued Networking
Speakers
Uzair Mujtaba
Event Sessions
Monday, November 24 2025 11:10 am | Location:
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
Monday, November 24 2025 9:35 am | Location:
Navigating the Digital Frontier: High-Quality, Secure, and Affordable Learning Solutions for Saudi Arabia
Monday, November 24 2025 9:30 am | Location:
Welcome Address
Zoran Radumilo
Zoran RADUMILO is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Lenovo, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Region.
He has extensive global experience in technology innovation, disruption, and digital transformation, as both a board member and C-suite executive.
Before coming to Lenovo, he held other leading IT roles in the region, including President of Global Emerging Markets at IFS; managing director responsible for launching and establishing Workday’s operations in Italy; senior executive roles at SAP including VP & GM of the EMEA AI business and SAP industries; and Managing Director of Emerging Markets at Cisco, where he also contributed as a strategic management consultant to national digital transformation agendas.
Event Sessions
Monday, November 24 2025 11:10 am | Location:
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
Monday, November 24 2025 9:50 am | Location:
Empowering Educators for Smarter Teaching
Saeed Basweidan
Event Sessions
Monday, November 24 2025 11:10 am | Location:
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
Monday, November 24 2025 10:05 am | Location:
Creating Smarter, Efficient and Connected Campuses
Nour Eldin Zaki
Nour-Eldin Zaki joined Intel in January 2006, and moved across multiple sales & marketing business units at Intel, including META Marketing Management, Africa Retail Management, Global Accounts Enterprise & Data Center management, and later Lenovo Global Account management team in EMEA where he is currently managing Intel PC & DCAI business with Lenovo.
Before joining Intel, Nour-Eldin was the Strategic Marketing Manager in the MENA region with Giesecke & Devrient, one of the largest smart cards solutions providers. His experience includes sales of Trade Finance automated banking solutions with CSI Complex Systems Inc. based out of New York, and Data Center business focused on Application Infrastructure outsourcing.
Nour-Eldin holds an MBA in Marketing from City University of Seattle, Washington and a Bachelors degree from Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University in 1993. He has more than 28 years of working experience in Information and Communication Technology sales and marketing across the Middle East and Africa region. Nour-Eldin was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1972 and has full command of Arabic, French, and English languages.
Event Sessions
Monday, November 24 2025 10:20 am | Location:
Getting Real About Artificial Intelligence in Education
Monday, November 24 2025 11:10 am | Location:
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
Frank Furnari
Event Sessions
Monday, November 24 2025 10:35 am | Location:
The AI-driven R-evolution is Happening Now
Monday, November 24 2025 11:10 am | Location:
Open Discussion: Future-Ready Classrooms: Empowering Educators Through Technology
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