Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation Organizes the 3rd Virtual World Giftedness Center International Conference with Participation from 63 Countries

A Global Platform to Envision the Future of Gifted Education Amid Digital Transformation

Dubai, UAE, 14 October 2025:  Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has announced the organization of the 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference, to be held virtually from October 20 to 23, 2025, under the theme “Educating the Gifted in the Era of Prosperous Artificial Intelligence”. The event will feature a distinguished lineup of international experts and speakers.

His Excellency Humaid Mohammed Al Qatami, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, emphasized that the conference reflects the Foundation’s steadfast commitment to supporting scientific research and developing evidence-based educational policies. His excellency noted that “gifted education today is becoming increasingly intertwined with technological advancement, which calls on the educational community to harness modern technologies and artificial intelligence to expand the horizons of creativity and innovation among students.”

His Excellency Al Qatami added: “Through this conference, the Foundation seeks to reinforce the UAE’s position as an international knowledge hub for exchanging expertise in gifted education, while contributing to building a generation capable of leading the future with an innovative and responsible mindset.”

For his part, His Excellency Dr. Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Foundation, explained that this biennial international conference, organized by the World Giftedness Center, aims to highlight the latest developments in the field of gifted education at a time when the global educational landscape is undergoing radical transformation due to the accelerating progress in artificial intelligence and digital technologies. This evolution, he noted, presents new challenges as well as unprecedented opportunities to advance gifted education and nurture future-ready skills.

The conference, which gathers participants from 63 countries, alongside a select group of experts, researchers, and practitioners from 10 countries, seeks to present the latest research and scientific experiences, discuss the potential of integrating AI in designing innovative curricula, and develop pedagogical tools aligned with the needs of a new generation of gifted learners.

The 3rd World Giftedness Center International Conference serves as a leading global platform bringing together experts, researchers, and educators in the field of gifted education to exchange insights and best practices on educational innovation and the effective use of modern technologies to support gifted students.

This year’s conference focuses on several key themes, including the impact of artificial intelligence and digital transformation on gifted education; the development of smarter, more flexible learning environments; innovation in curriculum design, assessment methods, and talent identification; as well as promoting students’ mental health and socio-emotional well-being. It will also address teacher capacity building and the effective integration of AI tools to foster creative learning.

This event forms part of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation’s ongoing efforts to promote excellence and leadership in gifted education, strengthen international collaboration in developing knowledge- and innovation-driven educational practices, and support investment in human capital for sustainable development.