About the Event
Education for Future: Careers of the Future
Based on the national visions for development and reform aimed at keeping pace with global technological advancements, envisioning a better future built on leadership, excellence, and achievement, by creating a qualitative shift in the education sector and enhancing its ability to reach sustainable...
Conference Documents
Event Partners
Conference Results
- Sibal for Studies and Consultations, in partnership with the University of Jordan, held the conference in Aqaba under the patronage of H.E. Prof. Dr. Nathir Obeidat, with 160 participants from 11 countries.
- Over three days, the program included opening and panel sessions, specialized scientific sessions across four tracks, hands-on workshops and peer-reviewed research papers.
- 20 research papers have been published so far as conference outputs, covering international best practices in linking education with labour market needs and the careers of the future.
- The conference recommendations on developing the education system were submitted to the Prime Ministry as input for related policies and decisions.
- Government entities and senior policymakers
- University scholars and researchers from academic and research institutions
- Professors, associate professors, and academic lecturers
- Postgraduate and doctoral students
- Private sector companies and public institutions
- International and regional organizations
- Educational and digital learning platforms
Conference objectives
- Benefiting from the best sustainable international and regional practices in evaluating the Jordanian experience in the education sector in line with the Economic Modernization Plan.
- Moving toward a unified vision shared by all stakeholders and partners working in the education sector.
- Enhancing dialogue among national stakeholders on cooperation strategies to achieve the national visions for 2030.
- Activating collaboration among different sectors in a way that supports strategic objectives and aligns with the targeted needs.
- Transferring global trends for future professions in alignment with national priorities.
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sayel Al-Zayoud
Dean of the College of Educational Sciences
University of Jordan
A word from the Dean of the College of Educational Sciences
H.E. Prof. Dr. Nazir Obaidat
President of the University of Jordan
University of Jordan
Speech by the President of the University of Jordan
H.E. Prof. Dr. Fawaz Abdul Haq Al-Zobun
Speech by Sibal Foundation for Studies and Consultations
H.E. Dima Al-Bibi
CEO of INJAZ
INJAZ
Session Chairman: Planning for education and future professions in light of market requirements
H.E. Dr. Haifa Al-Najjar
Former Minister of Culture
Ministry of Culture
Planning for education and future careers in light of market requirements
H.E. Dr. Khaled Al-Bakkar
Minister of Labour
Ministry of Labour
Planning for education and future careers in light of market requirements
Prof. Dr. Walid Salama
Senior Advisor to the Association of Arab Universities
Association of Arab Universities
Dialogue session: Empowering youth to support the economy of the future
H.E. Samira Al-Zoubi
Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship
Empowering youth to support the economy of the future
Dr. Muhammad Kenana
Executive Director of the National Center for Curriculum Development
National Center for Curriculum Development
Empowering youth to support the economy of the future
H.E. Eng. Widad Qtaishat
Executive Director of the King Abdullah II Center for Excellence
King Abdullah II Center for Excellence
Empowering youth to support the economy of the future
Dr. Adly Qandah
Head of the financial literacy curriculum development team
Empowering youth to support the economy of the future
Mr. Samer Al-Bitawi
CEO
aba technology
From artificial intelligence to educational intelligence: How to prepare students and teachers for the careers of the future
Captain Murad Malkawi
Defense Industries Department
Unmanned aviation in the industry of future professions
Prof. Dr. Khalifa Ashour
The first session: Governance of higher education and engineering the competencies of future professions in the era of artificial intelligence
Thought Leadership & Academic Dialogue
Engage in high-level academic discussions and contribute to shaping future educational policies and practices.
Research Presentation & Global Networking
Present their research and exchange expertise with academics from local and international institutions.
Indexed Scientific Publication
Publish accepted papers in internationally indexed and peer-reviewed journals (Scopus, ISI, Web of Science), subject to publication guidelines.
Academic & Professional Recognition
Enhance their academic and professional profiles through official participation certificates.
Get Direction to the Event Hall
The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa, Aqaba, Jordan
Event Schedule
Event Date
Days:
07 -
09 May 2026
Duration:
3
Days
Event Timing
Start Time:
12:00 PM
End Time:
4:00 PM
Timezone:
Local Time (Jordan)