Faculty
Content Webinar 1
Topic: Fostering “I Can” Approach: The Paper Clip Challenge
Date: 27 June 2020
Faculty for 8-12 years
Saira Gulamani, Co-Founder at Small Briques R.C
A graduate from Harvard University (Extension School) and inspired by learning through play to enable creativity, innovation and collaboration in children. She is passionate about using LEGO systems as a Robotics Coach to create models that address real-life challenges and produce real-life solutions.
Topic: Fostering “I Can” Approach: Ouch to WoW
Date: 27 June 2020
Faculty for 8-12 years
Salima Versi, Rahma Counselling & Consulting
A Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. She is also a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies, with a specialisation in Islam, particularly contemporary Islam in Canada.
Topic: Fostering “I Can” Approach: Introduction
Date: 27 June 2020
Faculty for 13-16 years & 17-30 years
Moin Virani, Director of Operations at Italian Shoe Factory
He was the Global Operations Manager at Airbnb where he launched new product verticals that scaled globally in 2017. He has spent his career on growth and product strategy at various startups in the online marketplace, hospitality, healthcare, robotics, manufacturing and F&B space in Canada, USA and the GCC.
Topic: Fostering “I Can” Approach: Ouch to WoW
Date: 27 June 2020
Faculty for 13-16 years & 17-30 years
Afroza Nanji, Educational Researcher & Learning Designer
Dr Nanji works for the Global Centre of Pluralism to design an online course for educators on pluralism. She develops programs and resources using adult learning theories and design for learning principles. Her projects have been with post-secondary institutions, the Alberta Human Rights Commission and various agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network.
Content Webinar 2
Topic: Design Thinking & Ideation
Date: 4 July 2020
Faculty for 8-12 years
Kiran Bir Sethi, Teacher, Principal and Education Reformer
Kiran Bir Sethi is a designer turned into a teacher, a director turned into an education reformer, and, ultimately, a social entrepreneur. An experienced designer, she comfortably uses the language of design iteration, prototype, design specifications- to develop not only curricular innovation but also community-based social programs.
Topic: Design Thinking & Ideation
Date: 4 July 2020
Faculty for 17-30 years
Sameer Poonja, SVP & Group Head of Innovation at Gulf International Bank
Sameer has a passion for disruptive technologies and is highly experienced in emerging innovation and human-centric design. Sameer was previously the Head of Innovation, Design & Digital Partnerships for CEMEA at Visa, and is currently the SVP & Group Head of Innovation, Design & Partnerships at Gulf International Bank.
Content Webinar 3
Topic: Prototyping & Testing Your Ideas
Date: 18 July 2020
Faculty for 8-12 years
Cinderella John, Marketing & Communications Manager at Proto21
Cinderella handles Marketing and Business Development at Proto21 and is responsible for funnelling client ideas and requirements and proposing the best suitable solution for their 3D printing requirements. In this webinar, Cinderella will give an introduction about 3D Printing, History of 3D printing, different 3D Printing technologies, different materials used and the future of 3D Printing.
Topic: Prototyping & Testing Your Ideas
Date: 18 July 2020
Faculty for 8-12 years
Mohammad Kashif, Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Proto21
Mohammed is an FDM and SLA 3D Printing specialist, responsible for 3D Designing, Rapid Prototyping, product development and material selection. He handles FDM and SLA Machines and is in charge of the 3D Printing Lab at Proto21. In this Webinar, Mohammad will share his knowledge and experience in a variety of 3D Printing technologies and applications. He will also be demonstrating how to bring your ideas to life with 3D printing.
Topic: Design Thinking & Ideation
Date: 11 July 2020
Faculty for 13-16 years
Raya Bidshahri, Founder & CEO of Awecademy
Raya is a serial entrepreneur, author, futurist and keynote speaker. As the Founder & CEO of Awecademy, Raya is one of the world’s leading experts alternative models in education, the future of work and exponential innovation. She has been featured by the BBC as one of the 100 most influential and inspirational women globally and is a member of the Bett Global Education Council.
Topic: Prototyping & Testing Your Ideas
Date: 11 July 2020
Faculty for 13-16 years
Murtaza Sinnarwala, Lego Certified Trainer and APLS
Murtaza works for Atlab, a STEM solution provider in the GCC. Murtaza is a certified Lego education academy teacher trainer, a Pitsco Education robotics teacher trainer and an Apple professional learning specialist. A self-confessed 3D printing geek, he has worked with dozens of brands of 3D printing and loves the technology and the potential it has to have a much higher impact on education than it currently has.
Topic: Social Enterprise & Innovation
Date: 14 July 2020
Faculty for 17-30 years
Yousuf Caires, Senior Vice President at Expo Live
Yousuf is accelerating the pace of social innovation as the Senior Vice President of Expo Live, an innovation and partnership programme launched by Expo 2020. With a 100 million Euro investment, Expo Live funds accelerate and promotes creative solutions that improve lives while preserving our planet and has supported over 120 Global Innovators.
Topic: A World of Challenges
Date: 14 July 2020
Faculty for 17-30 years
Anzurat Akobirshoeva, Mountain Society Development Support Program at Aga Khan Foundation
Anzurat has worked within the AKDN organization for over 20 years. She was previously a Natural Resource Management Officer in northern Afghanistan, supporting and upskilling women farmers. She is currently the Project Manager& Biodiversity Specialist for the Mountain Society Development Support Program with AKF Tajikistan, which aims to improve the living conditions of mountainous communities.
Content Webinar 4
Topic: Preparation to Pitch
Date: 18 July 2020
Faculty for 13-16 years
Evo Hannan, Evo is passionate about design and innovation in education. Innately driven by his desire to create positive change and a passion for design, Evo has utilised his 19 years of educational experience to channel into passion projects which have made an impact across the globe. His Innovation X model curriculum helps institutions develop a sustainable culture of innovation, and is often referred to during conference talks and mentoring sessions.
Topic: Preparation to Pitch
Date: 18 July 2020
Faculty for 17-30 years
Leila Keshavjee, Leila Keshavjee is the Founder and CEO of Happy Pops, the makers of all-natural ice pops, a delicious frozen treat handcrafted in Toronto, Canada. Leila took a chance on a passion project with the goal of fusing healthy food and great flavours. Leila appeared on the season premier of Season 13 of the Dragon’s Den to pitch her start-up, and was offered a deal with one of the Dragons. Leila is from Canada, and a graduate of the University of Toronto.
