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Waseem Eid

Business Director MEA

PowerSchool

Based in Dubai, UAE. Waseem Eid holds the position of PowerSchool Middle East and Africa Director. With a wealth of sixteen years of experience, he specializes in technology consultation, business development, client’s relationship, and sales across the region, for various institutions in the public and private sectors. Waseem boasts a strong track record of developing reliable connections with clients and partners. His goal is assisting institutions to translate their strategic visions into concrete realities, accomplished through the efficient and effective utilization of technology.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

31 October, 2023 | 10:55 to 11:40
Framework for the Future: How Advancements in Security, Data Accessibility, and Artificial Intelligence are Transforming Personalized Education and Workforce Readiness

The session explores the role of technology in education and workforce preparedness. Guided by moderator Sam Sale, panellists include Waseem Eid, EdTech pioneer from PowerSchool, Joseph Nettikaden from Esol Education and Romy Backus from American School of Dubai, and Mohamed Alaaeldin Mostafa from Amazon Web Services. The dialogue will explore AI's role in student success, the transformative impact of data in shaping educational trajectories, and the significant importance of security. Key points include: -The significance of security measures in global EdTech ecosystems (K-12 EdTech Secure by Design pledge) -Investing in cybersecurity to protect customers (1 billion cyber-attacks -PowerSchool) -Maintaining data protection high standards (AWS) -Data accessibility and efficient use of data for assessing student performance -Personalized education and teacher efficiency.