Qatar is gearing up towards the National Vision 2030 of building a world-class educational system that provides the students with the new age and tech-driven system of learning by exploring and investing in the digital learning platforms rapidly. To provide an up-to-the-minute overview of the crucial issues faced by the various educational institutions and organisations on maximising e-learning for a sustainable future, IBEForuM is hosting the Qatar Digital Learning Summit that is scheduled from 2nd – 3rd June 2021 in Doha, Qatar. The Summit will have a very strategic gathering of 150 – 200+ top decision-makers from Schools, Universities, Ministries and Government Bodies in a very captive environment and the latest innovations, technologies and solution providers who can cater to the need of the Qatar Nation. Arif Ulla, the Director of Product Development at IBEForuM, gives an overview of the Qatar Digital Learning Summit, the benefits that the stakeholders of education would get, the speakers of attending and much more.
Please give us an overview of what the Qatar Digital Learning Summit will entail and what you hope to accomplish with conferences like this?
Through our Summit, we aim to create a platform that will drive the Qatar National Vision 2030 of building a world-class educational system.
Qatar Digital Learning Summit intends to offer an overview of the crucial issues the various educational institutions and organizations face on how to maximize e-learning for a sustainable future. What went into the thinking behind putting this on?
The COVID-19 pandemic has just accelerated the growth of e-learning. While many organizations have adapted to e-learning and remote working at a fast pace, many others are still facing various challenges in identifying the right platforms, and are lacking the required technical knowledge and tools. Digitization is no more a choice but the need of the hour.
What are the benefits the stakeholders of education would get when they attend the Qatar Digital Learning Summit? Please tell us about the speakers of this year’s Summit.
This Summit will bring together the key stakeholders and innovators of the digital learning industry for the betterment of the education sector. You can network with other e-learning professionals and gain the latest insights from the industry leaders featuring high-profile case studies and have an interactive discussion. The speakers are selected from different parts of the world who have earned their stripes in their respective field and have revolutionized the education sector.
Will the pandemic have an impact on the Qatar Digital Learning Summit this year? If yes, what are you doing differently this year?
Our Summit is a result of COVID 19 pandemic, and through Qatar Digital Learning Summit, we are addressing the challenges faced by the education sector.
This year our event is hybrid which is a combination of physical and online competition.
What are the challenges of organizing a massive summit like this, as the virus is still around us? How are you preparing to make it flawless?
We will be following all the safety measures as per the Qatar Government guidelines, which will ensure the safety of all participants.
What advice do you have for a first-time attendee to help them get the most out of Qatar Digital Learning Summit?
This Summit will be a revelation for first – time attendees as they will be exposed to world-class education technology and solutions that will change the future of education.
About Arif Ulla
Arif is the Director for Product Development at IBEForuM and responsible for all events and each stage of production, from strategy planning, feasibility reports, market research, devising the intellectual content, setting the agenda and onsite delivery and to provide an elite networking opportunity for the individuals who are responsible for the vision, strategy, and long-term decisions for their companies. He passionately believes in the power of events and their ability to inspire change, for the individuals, businesses and Society.