Dubai: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the organisation of the 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference, set to be held virtually from 20th to 23rd October 2025. The conference will take place under the theme 'Educating the Gifted in the Era of Prosperous Artificial Intelligence' and will feature a lineup of international experts and speakers.
According to Emirates News Agency, Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, has highlighted that the conference is a testament to the Foundation's dedication to supporting scientific research and developing evidence-based educational policies. He remarked on the growing connection between gifted education and technological advancement, urging the educational community to utilize modern technologies and artificial intelligence to foster creativity and innovation among students.
Al Qatami further stated that the conference aims to bolster the UAE's status as a global knowledge hub for exchanging expertise in gifted education, contributing to the development of a generation equipped to lead the future with an innovative and responsible mindset.
Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Foundation, elaborated that the biennial international conference, organized by the World Giftedness Center, seeks to spotlight the latest advancements in gifted education amidst the transformative global educational landscape driven by rapid progress in artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Dr. Al Suwaidi emphasized the dual challenge and opportunity this presents for advancing gifted education and developing future-ready skills.
The conference will unite participants from 63 countries, along with a select group of experts, researchers, and practitioners from 10 countries. It aims to showcase the latest research and scientific experiences, explore the potential of integrating AI in curriculum design, and develop educational tools that meet the needs of a new generation of gifted learners.
The 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference stands as a premier global forum for experts, researchers, and educators in gifted education to share insights and best practices on educational innovation and the strategic use of modern technologies to support gifted students.
This year's conference will cover key themes including the influence of artificial intelligence and digital transformation on gifted education; the creation of smarter, more adaptable learning environments; innovation in curriculum design, assessment methods, and talent identification; as well as the promotion of students' mental health and socio-emotional well-being. It will also tackle teacher capacity building and the effective integration of AI tools to encourage creative learning.