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11/2/23, 1:37 PM Alef education highlights critical role of AI and climate education for young people at GESS Dubai
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Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said: “At Alef Education, we recognize the central role

of a comprehensive climate change and AI-based education system in shaping the future of
education. Our participation in GESS Dubai 2023 is to highlight the importance of equipping the
younger generation with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the challenges of climate

change while preparing them for employment demands ahead. We are committed to creating a
dynamic learning environment that promotes innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.”

As part of its exhibition, Alef Education divided its pavilion into three zones to highlight different
objectives. Zone one featured an immersive experience on climate change and the Alef Metaverse,
where a VR setup provided participants with an immersive and educational experience. Zone two

featured a thought leadership stage with insights into AI-driven solutions such as the Alef AI Tutor and
GPTeach, as well as discussions on Arabic language measurement, climate change, and data-driven
pedagogy. Zone three featured a variety of the company's solutions, including the Alef Platform,
Abjadiyat, Arabits, and Alef Pathways.

The event featured sessions hosted by Alef Education, where industry experts from the company
spoke, including Richard Brooker, Lead Data Scientist; Sarath Chandran, Senior Machine Learning
Manager; Malak Obeid, Head of Product Development; Xin Miao, Lead Researcher; Fouad
Shammary, NLP Engineer; Colin Penfold, Head of English Medium; Ahmed Moorsy, Machine
Learning Engineer; and Theodor Marinesco, Data Scientist. The sessions underscored the

transformative impact of AI in education and the importance of fostering contemporary skills.

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About Alef Education

Alef Education is a leading global education technology company at the forefront of using artificial
intelligence and machine learning technologies to create personalized learning experiences that

transform how the world is educated.

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