29–30 November 2026 · Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

The 2nd International Conference on
AI-Driven STEM Education & Learning Technologies

Fostering interdisciplinary research that advances AI across education, science and sustainability — aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

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2 Days IEEE Co-Sponsored Nov 29–30, 2026
6Research tracks
6Thematic focus areas
2Days, in-person
2030Vision-aligned
About AISTEMEDU 2026

A global forum for research that advances AI across education, computational sciences, humanities and sustainable technologies.

We invite high-quality research papers for presentation and publication. The conference explores AI-driven innovations that enhance learning methodologies, optimize smart systems, and promote ethical AI adoption for societal transformation.

Contributions span six research tracks and six thematic focus areas — from foundational theory to applied, real-world deployment.

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030Driving advances in mathematics, AI, education and sustainability.
Where the research converges

Six thematic focus areas

Cross-cutting themes that shape the programme and connect every research track to real-world impact.

AI for Education

Advancing AI-driven learning methodologies, intelligent tutoring systems, and adaptive educational technologies to enhance student engagement and knowledge acquisition.

Learning sciences

Computational & Mathematical Modeling

Exploring advanced mathematical and computational techniques to optimize AI applications, driving economic diversification and technological progress.

AI foundations

AI for Humanities

Innovative solutions to develop the humanities through AI, while confronting their ethical and intellectual challenges.

Society & culture

AI for Sustainability

AI-powered solutions across sustainability, smart infrastructure and renewable energy supporting Net-Zero goals.

Net-Zero

Ethical & Societal Impacts

AI governance, ethics and workforce transformation for responsible integration across education, industry and society.

Governance

AI, Workforce Intelligence & Future Skills

Exploring AI-driven workforce planning, skill development, adaptive learning, and inclusive pathways for future-ready education and employment.

Future of work
01

AI-Driven Education, Learning Sciences, and Human Development

 02

Mathematics, Computational Intelligence, and AI Foundations

 03

AI for Sustainable Development, Smart Systems, and Environmental Resilience

 04

AI Ethics, Policy, and Global Governance

 05

Innovation, Leadership, and AI-Driven Organizational Transformation

 06

AI for Emerging Technologies, Workforce Intelligence, and Future Skills
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Important dates

Submissions are managed through EasyChair. Plan your contribution around these milestones.

Jul 31, 2026Paper submission deadline
Aug 31, 2026Acceptance notification
Sep 15, 2026Camera-ready submission
Nov 29–30, 2026Conference, Khobar City
Registration

Author registration

Full conference access for accepted authors. Registration secures presentation and inclusion in the proceedings.

Professional Author
$300

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Student Author
$200

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Organizing

The Organizing Committees

A collective of world-class experts dedicated to advancing AI-driven STEM education.

Honorary Chair

Dr. Issa H. Al Ansari

Dr. Issa H. Al Ansari

PRESIDENT
PMU, Saudi Arabia

Conference Chair

Dr. Faisal Yousif Al Anezi

Dr. Faisal Yousif Al Anezi

VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
PMU, Saudi Arabia

Deputy Conference Chair

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Ashraf

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Ashraf

DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & HUMAN STUDIES
PMU, Saudi Arabia

International Advisory Committee

Jamshaid Iqbal Janjua, SMIEEE

Jamshaid Iqbal Janjua, SMIEEE

CHAIR IEEE Computational Intelligence Society, L/S, R10-Asia Pacific
Hassan Rehan, SMIEEE

Hassan Rehan, SMIEEE

Co-Chair Department of Computer & Information Technology, Purdue University, United States of America
Istiaq Ahmed, SMIEEE

Istiaq Ahmed, SMIEEE

MEMBER Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, United States of America
Uman Ahmed Mohammed, SMIEEE

Uman Ahmed Mohammed, SMIEEE

MEMBER Apex, North Carolina, United States of America
Dipkumar Mehta, SMIEEE

Dipkumar Mehta, SMIEEE

MEMBER Amazon, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Karthik Babu Manam, SMIEEE

Karthik Babu Manam, SMIEEE

MEMBER University of the Cumberland, United States of America
Edimer Mahecha Contreras, SMIEEE

Edimer Mahecha Contreras, SMIEEE

MEMBER University of the Llanos, Meta, Colombia

Steering Committee

Dr. Shakir M. Usman
SU

Dr. Shakir M. Usman

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
SA

Dr. Siddiqua Aamir

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
LA

Dr. Lila Ali Al Hashem

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
TR

Dr. Taha Rajab

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
TB

Dr. Tynan Byrne Kelly

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
AK

Dr. Amjad Khan

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

Technical Committee

Dr. Sagheer Abbas
SA

Dr. Sagheer Abbas

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
NS

Dr. Najma Saleem

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
LS

Dr. Laura Strachan

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
EW

Dr. Edyta Wolny

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
BB

Dr. Bachar Bernard Tarraf

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

Treasurer Committee

Dr. Nidal Abu-Libdeh
NA

Dr. Nidal Abu-Libdeh

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
DA

Dr. Dilsad Ahmed

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia

Program Committee

Dr. Joel Craig Richmond
JR

Dr. Joel Craig Richmond

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
KE

Dr. Khadija El Alaoui

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
OA

Dr. Ozan Altan Altinok

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
KU

Dr. Kelechukwu Uchechukwu Ihemere

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

Publicity Committee

Dr. Mirna Khalife
MK

Dr. Mirna Khalife

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
MA

Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Dawood

CO-CHAIR, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY MEDIA CENTER PMU, Saudi Arabia
DA

Dr. Dilsad Ahmed

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
MB

Dr. Maryam Bo Julaia

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Committee

Dr. Hanadi Abdelsalam
HA

Dr. Hanadi Abdelsalam

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
TM

Dr. Tahani Mohammed Albogami

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
RA

Dr. Russina Abdalla Eltoum

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
TA

Ms. Tabassum Ashfaq

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
FA

Ms. Farheen Anjum

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
RA

Ms. Rajaa Abdulrahman

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

Conference Secretary

Dr. Jason Sparkes
JS

Dr. Jason Sparkes

SECRETARY PMU, Saudi Arabia
DP

Ms. Dominika Paddock

CO-SECRETARY PMU, Saudi Arabia

Publication Committee

Dr. Shakir M. Usman
SU

Dr. Shakir M. Usman

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
SD

Eng. Samar Dernayka

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
SW

Dr. Saira Waheed

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia

Scientific Committee

Dr. Jose Penalva
JP

Dr. Jose Penalva

CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
AA

Dr. Alia Amir

CO-CHAIR PMU, Saudi Arabia
AB

Abdul Basit Siddiqui

MEMBER Capital University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
AY

Affan Yasin

MEMBER School of AI and Advanced Computing, Xianjiaotong-Liverpool University, China
AA

Ala Al Fuuqaha

MEMBER Khalifa University / Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
AE

Ammar Elhassan

MEMBER Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Amman, Jordan
AM

Anwar Majid Mirza

MEMBER Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, KSA
DB

Driss BenHaddou

MEMBER Al Faisal University, KSA
GL

Ghazanfar Latif

MEMBER Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada
IJ

Ilyes Jenhani

MEMBER Doha University of Science and Technology, Qatar
MP

Dr. Maura A. Pilotti

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
KE

Dr. Khadija El Alaoui

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
GR

Dr. Ghulam Rasool

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
FU

Dr. Farhan Ullah

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
MK

Dr. Muhammad Asghar Khan

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
MF

Dr. Muhammad Farooq

MEMBER Lahore, Pakistan
AI

Dr. Azhar Iqbal

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
DA

Dr. Dilsad Ahmed

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
SW

Dr. Saira Waheed

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
SH

Dr. Syed Muhammad Hasnain

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
NA

Dr. Noreen Sher Akbar

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
AW

Dr. Arifi Noman Waked

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
BA

Dr. Beshaier Alqahtani

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
AM

Dr. Amin Mir

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
TR

Dr. Taha Rajab

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
TB

Dr. Tynan Byrne Kelly

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia
KU

Dr. Kelechukwu Uchechukwu Ihemere

MEMBER PMU, Saudi Arabia

+ 230 additional Scientific & Technical Programme Committee members

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