Zaid Zaim
Zaid Zaim is a globally recognized Spatial Computing and AI expert, honored as a Microsoft AI MVP. He is celebrated for his engaging talks at events like TED, GITEX, WeAreDevelopers World Congress, and Microsoft Build/Ignite, and for his leadership at ignore gravity, where he applies immersive tech to solve real-world challenges.
His groundbreaking projects span sectors like cultural heritage and healthcare, including immersive experiences such as the virtual reconstruction of Palmyra’s ruins using HoloLens 2 Microsoft Developer. Zaid is also a mentor and community builder, fostering XR and AI adoption through workshops, podcasts, and developer communities worldwide Microsoft Developer.
Friday 21 Nov 2025
Theme 1: Redefining Excellence Through AI & Digital Transformation
- Shifting organizational focus from knowledge management to the systematic cultivation of innovation within institutions.
- Positioning digital readiness as a critical enabler of sustainable competitive performance.
- Evaluating competitiveness and attaining distinction in the era of digital transformation
- Establishing guidelines for achieving smart organizational excellence in alignment with the EFQM 2025 model
Friday 21 Nov 2025
Theme 2: Redefining Excellence Through AI & Digital Transformation
- AI Governance and Digitalization of Services
- Big Data Analytics: The Engine of Prediction and a Foundation for Adaptive, Forward-Looking Institutional Strategies
- The Autonomous Institution Framework: Building AIDriven Organizations
- How AI-Enhanced Customer Engagement Drives Human Capital Development and Organizational Agility
- Smart Institutional Assessment Tools: Evolving from Traditional KPIs to AI-Driven Performance Indicators (APIs)
- Catalysts for Advancing Institutional Excellence
Friday 21 Nov 2025
Theme 3: Driving Organizational Excellence Through AI: From Local Success to Global Recognition
- Distinguished institutional achievements
- Impactful, real-world business applications
- Anticipatory and data-driven frameworks
- Commitment to institutional innovation
- Recognized with prestigious international and global awards
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Theme 1: Redefining Excellence Through AI & Digital Transformation
- Shifting organizational focus from knowledge management to the systematic cultivation of innovation within institutions.
- Positioning digital readiness as a critical enabler of sustainable competitive performance.
- Evaluating competitiveness and attaining distinction in the era of digital transformation
- Establishing guidelines for achieving smart organizational excellence in alignment with the EFQM 2025 model
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Theme 2: Redefining Excellence Through AI & Digital Transformation
- AI Governance and Digitalization of Services
- Big Data Analytics: The Engine of Prediction and a Foundation for Adaptive, Forward-Looking Institutional Strategies
- The Autonomous Institution Framework: Building AIDriven Organizations
- How AI-Enhanced Customer Engagement Drives Human Capital Development and Organizational Agility
- Smart Institutional Assessment Tools: Evolving from Traditional KPIs to AI-Driven Performance Indicators (APIs)
- Catalysts for Advancing Institutional Excellence
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Theme 3: Driving Organizational Excellence Through AI: From Local Success to Global Recognition
- Distinguished institutional achievements
- Impactful, real-world business applications
- Anticipatory and data-driven frameworks
- Commitment to institutional innovation
- Recognized with prestigious international and global awards
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Theme 4: ESG Excellence Powered by AI
- Building AI-powered partnerships that align ESG goals with digital innovation and investment in sustainable technologies.
- Using AI to promote inclusivity, workforce wellbeing, and community engagement, ensuring the “S” in ESG becomes measurable and impactful.
- Leveraging AI for ethical compliance, risk prediction, anti-fraud, and boardlevel decision intelligence to strengthen corporate governance.
- Transforming ESG disclosures with advanced analytics, natural language processing, and automated reporting aligned with global frameworks (GRI, SASB, CSRD).
- Harnessing AI to monitor, predict, and reduce environmental footprints through smart energy, waste, and resource management
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Theme 5: Building Digital Partnerships and Driving Institutional Investment in AI-Driven Environments
- Promoting investment avenues and financial initiatives aimed at accelerating digital innovation and transformation
- Facilitating strategic networking sessions linking public sector bodies, private organizations, and providers of advanced digital solutions.
- Exhibition of pioneering solutions developed by emerging innovators and leading global companies.