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Education systems in the Middle East and North Africa are undergoing fundamental transformations as the digital and technological revolution continues to reshape how learners acquire knowledge, develop skills, and interact with the world. Artificial intelligence (AI), smart tools, and digital platforms offer unprecedented opportunities as well as critical challenges. To harness these innovations effectively, all stakeholders must come together to develop strategies that ensure education remains inclusive, ethical, and responsive to future needs.

Onyx Horizon Solutions (OHS is proud to organize the First Regional Conference on Education and Artificial Intelligence under the theme:

“Educational Transformations in the Era of the Technological Revolution: Towards an Inclusive Future.”

As a institution operating at the intersection of education, health, environment, and innovation, OHS is uniquely positioned to host this event. By integrating One Health, WASH, mental well-being, and inclusive education into the digital revolution, OHS aims to:

  • Position itself as a regional thought leader in educational innovation.
  • Build partnerships with universities, governments, and donors to strengthen its EduNova program and other initiatives.
  • Advocate for inclusive, ethical, and health-oriented educational policies.
  • Reinforce its mission: empowering educators, learners, and communities to thrive in an innovation-driven future in the region.

 

This conference will serve as a pioneering platform bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners, and innovators to shape the future of education while ensuring the dignity and well-being of learners.

 

Conference Objectives

  • Develop an integrated vision linking education, health, and smart technologies.
  • Promote innovative scientific research in digital and technological transformation.
  • Support vulnerable groups educationally and psychologically through inclusive and technology-enabled tools.
  • Address ethical and policy challenges of digital transformation in education.
  • Highlight the role of literature, especially children’s literature, in guiding learning in the digital age.
  • Strengthen mental health and well-being in technology-based learning environments.
  • Embed ethical values into digital and AI-enabled education systems.
  • Activate the role of AI in developing communication and language skills development

Conference Themes

  • AI in Education: curriculum development, teaching methods, student assessment, and digital teaching skills.
  • AI and Early Childhood Development: smart tools, learning through play, child protection, digital parenting, and balancing real and virtual play.
  • AI and the Teaching of Literature and Languages: reading and writing, linguistic algorithms, children’s literature, communication, and language acquisition.
  • AI and Special Needs Education: assistive technologies, social integration, inclusive education, and psychosocial support.
  • AI and Mental Health in Education: early detection of psychological issues, supporting mental health, and solutions for university students.
  • Ethical Policies in the Digital Age: linking knowledge with ethics, AI ethical use, student protection, and digital well-being strategies.
  • Learning Outcomes and the Labor Market: AI and education quality, vocational/technical education, and future job skills.

Target Audience

  • PhD researchers in universities and educational institutions.
  • Educators and practitioners in the field of education.
  • Specialists in childhood and special needs education.
  • Psychologists and mental health experts.
  • Decision-makers in educational policy.
  • Representatives of NGOs and international organizations.
  • Donors, private sector representatives, and technology partners
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Expected Outcomes

  • Formulation of a shared regional vision for inclusive education integrated with AI.
  • Issuance of policy recommendations on the ethical use of AI in education.
  • Development of a research agenda for digital and educational transformation.
  • Strengthening of partnerships between academia, governments, and civil society.
  • Positioning OHS as a leading regional platform for educational innovation and social well-being.

 

Types of Participation

  • Participation with a research paper
  • Participation as an attendee

Conference Languages

Arabic & English

Key Dates

  • Deadline for abstract submission: December 31, 2025
  • Deadline for full paper submission: March 1, 2026
  • Conference dates: April 17-19, 2026

 

Participation Fees

  • 600 USD: Participant with a research paper (includes conference sessions, meals & coffee breaks, certificate of participation, conference kit, and publication of paper).
  • 550 USD: Participant as attendee (includes conference sessions, meals & coffee breaks, certificate of attendance).

Participation Guidelines

  • Participants must submit an abstract and full paper by the stated deadlines, along with a short CV.
  • Papers must be between 3,000–6,000 words.
  • All papers will be peer-reviewed; only accepted papers will be included.
  • Submitted papers must not have been published or presented at another conference.
  • Both single-authored and co-authored papers are accepted.

Note

A recreational trip will be organized for participants after the conclusion of the conference.

Contact

Send abstracts and full papers in Word format to: conference@onyxhorizonsolutions.com

For urgent inquiries, contact: +971 50 558 7052