Dr. Dala Kakos

Advisor - Policy Development at Education, Human Development & Community Development Council

Speaker

Dr. Dala Kakos, an Education Strategy & Management expert, focuses on future-proofing and holistic education. With 20+ years in roles at the World Bank, PwC, UAE federal and local government entities including EHRC, GSEC, & KHDA she specialises in integrating AI and education technology. Her work emphasises national identity, character education, and holistic human development globally. As an in-house & Big4 consultant, a Special Education Envoy to Latin America, and University professor and Student Affairs director, she drove international best practices in education. Dr. Kakos, a Fulbright Scholar, also leverages her extensive network and publications on MENA education to elevate advisory standards and government strategies in AI integration, holistic outcomes, and always putting the learner first.

Dr. Dala Kakos is an Education Strategy & Management expert, specialising in the integration of AI and educational technology to future-proof and transform education. With over 20 years of experience in roles at the World Bank, PwC, and UAE federal and local government entities, including EHRC, GSEC, and KHDA, Dr. Kakos has developed a deep expertise in using AI to create student-centered, tech-infused educational systems that highlight students' strengths, talents, and potential.

Her work is driven by a commitment to holistic human development, national identity, and character education on a global scale. Dr. Kakos has been a key figure in shaping AI strategies for education, emphasising the need for AI to enhance learning outcomes while always prioritising the learner's needs. She has led AI-driven educational initiatives as part of her leadership role at the Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council (EHCD), a UAE federal government entity focused on strategic planning and implementation.