MEET Symposium 2025
April 27, 2025 2025-04-29 7:43MEET Symposium 2025
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MEET Symposium 2025
Join us for an extraordinary two-day symposium hosted by MEET ACT Center, where educators, thought leaders, school heads, trainers, and changemakers from across Saudi Arabia and beyond come together to redefine the landscape of teaching and learning.
🎓 Theme: Diversifying Education Practices: Innovate, Integrate & Inspire
đź“… Date: 23rd & 24th May, 2025
đź“Ť Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Jeddah
Why Attend?
In a world where classrooms are becoming more diverse, learners more dynamic, and technology more influential, diversifying education practices is not a choice—it’s a necessity. This symposium is your gateway to:
- 🚀 Discover innovative teaching strategies that reflect 21st-century learning
- 🔄 Learn how to integrate inclusive methodologies and digital tools
- đź’ˇ Be inspired by real stories, research, and transformational best practices
- 🤝 Network with educators, school leaders, policy makers, and EdTech pioneers
Apart from exclusive insights on education on the 24th of May, 2025 with an exclusive line-up of professionasls, we present three hands-on workshops to choose from to enhance your skills and also gain CPD hours!
What to Expect?
 ✔️ Keynote Speakers & Expert Panels
✔️ Hands-on Workshops and Interactive Learning Labs
✔️ Research Showcases & Curriculum Roundtables
✔️ Networking Opportunities with industry professionals & government officials
Who should Join?
- K-12 Teachers & Curriculum Designers
- College & University Educators
- School Leaders & Academic Supervisors
- ELT Trainers & Education Consultants
- EdTech Enthusiasts and Innovators
- Government & Private Sector Education Stakeholders
Who are our Speakers & Presenters?
Mr. Georgios Kormpas
Director of Teaching Development, Al Yamamah University
Dr. Anastasia Khawaja
Assistant Professor, USF
Ms. Tamara Alfie
MEET-ACT Trainer
Mr. Yasser Cherifi
MEET-ACT Trainer
Dr. Connie Mitchell
Vice-Dean (Deanship of QA), Prince Sultan University
Mr. Christopher Mckenzie
Executive Educational Leader & Academic Director, Ajialunaa
Ms. Nada Bayamin
Early Childhood Educator
Mr. Mohammed Nabil
Founder of Educast International
Mr. Basim Siddiqi
MEET-ACT Trainer
Pick a Workshop & Get your CPD hours in!
Workshop 1: Unpacking bias in Educational Spaces [Limited to 15 participants]
Workshop delivery Ms. Tamara Alfie & Mr. Basim Siddiqi
Presentation on the Multiplicity of Bias in Education
Part 1:
Goal: recognize and revise biased or non-inclusive educational content.
Activity:
- Present real examples of textbook pages/online teaching materials
- Small groups critique for representation, bias, and accessibility
- Groups rewrite or redesign the content inclusively
- Discussion on how to systematize these practices in their institutions
Part 2:
Goal: make hidden cultural norms, biases, and values visible
Activity:
- Map the hidden biases in their schools (rules, dress codes, unspoken rules expectations)
- Identify who it benefits and who it excludes
- Workshop ways to challenge it shift those hidden norms
Workshop 2: Empowering Teachers with AI: Innovation for 21st Century Classrooms [Limited to 15 participants]
Workshop delivery by Mr. Georgios Kormpas
Mandatory: Bring your laptop for the workshop
This hands-on workshop introduces English language educators to the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the EFL classroom. Participants will explore practical tools like ChatGPT, image generators, and AI-based platforms that can enhance lesson planning, student engagement, and formative assessment.
Emphasizing both opportunities and ethical considerations, the session empowers teachers to integrate AI responsibly and creatively. Through interactive demonstrations and real-world applications, educators will gain confidence in using AI to personalize learning, boost productivity, and prepare students for an increasingly digital future—aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 for innovation in education.
Workshop 3: Gamifying ELT in VR classrooms: An interactive workshop exploring VR gamification ideas for immersive English teaching
Workshop delivery by Mr. Yasser Cherifi
Mandatory: Your device (any)
This workshop demonstrates how instructor-led Virtual Reality (VR) lessons can be enhanced through the strategic use of interactive games, bringing a new level of engagement and participation to the English Language Teaching (ELT) classroom. Designed for both VR headset users and participants accessing in 2D via mobile or desktop, the session blends practical demonstration with hands-on exploration.
Educators will learn how to embed short, purposeful games such as VR scavenger hunts, team-based challenges, and role-based speaking activities. These game-based tasks are used to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills in an immersive, learner-centered way while still maintaining clear structure and instructional goals.
Using real examples from classes delivered with Meta Quest 3 and Engage VR, the workshop provides actionable frameworks and ideas that replicate the best of traditional classroom interaction in a virtual space. Whether you are new to VR or already exploring immersive tech, you will leave with practical strategies to gamify your lessons and make your ELT sessions more dynamic and memorable.
Register Now & Be Part of the Change!
Seats are limited for this game-changing event. Early bird registration opens soon!
Let’s innovate, integrate, and inspire—together.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE/GROUP (4+) [Until May 15th, 2025, 11:59 PM]:
May 23 & May 24, 2025: SR. 475 (Includes refreshments for Day 1 and Day 2, lunch for Day 2 and giveaways)
REGULAR FEE/ON-SPOT FEE (two days): SR. 595
REGISTRATION LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFVZxDc-dU6tnqlPwbLzFfbt-YTKBzz6IdiyZKV-EEZSJYcQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
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