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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 | Web Release
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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