Human First: Designing Student-Centered AI for the Future of Education | Dr. Dala Kakos with Will Snow at Dubai AI Festival

Key Topics Covered:

• How AI can help teachers do more with less—and have fun doing it
• The role of prompt engineering in student learning
• Redefining 21st-century skills: emotional resilience, creativity, and critical thinking
• What it takes to build a national framework for AI in education
• Why happiness—not just grades—should be the metric of success
• Supporting teachers through the transition to AI-powered classrooms
• How student voices can guide faster, better, and more inclusive innovation

About the Guest

Dr. Dala Kakos is a leading voice in student-first AI policy. As an expert at the Emirates Council for Digital Education (ECHD), she works with public and private sector partners to create sustainable, inclusive, and joyful education systems for the future.

 

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📍 Dubai AI Festival at DIFC Innovation Hub

 

 

 

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