WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) is a unique global event whose ambition is to create a new international multi-disciplinary platform to shape education models of the 21st century. Opinion leaders and decision makers from around the world will come together with education experts to share their visions and actions through open and insightful discussions.
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) has adopted a distinctive action-oriented approach, including two innovative programs:
1) A Forum inviting internationally renowned education experts to debate alongside leading representatives from a variety of fields around the world, thus contributing to the creation of cross-disciplinary partnerships and an international community focused on:
· Finding new ways of addressing major educational challenges;
· Mobilising global networks to create innovative tools and practices to implement sustainable solutions.
2) A ‘Call for Projects’ to reward and promote, on a global scale, cutting-edge initiatives in the education field.
A dedicated website – www.wise-qatar.org – that will go online today and emphasize the global aspects of the WISE initiative.
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Forum: a unique interdisciplinary and innovative approach
The premiere WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Forum – to be held in Doha on September 28th, 29th and 30th, 2009 – intends to become a unique landmark due to its innovative approach.
The Forum will draw leaders and decision-makers from governments, businesses, civil society, schools & universities, international institutions, NGOs, grassroots movements, top-tier media, multimedia, art and other creative communities from around the globe.
By driving innovation through the exchange of experiences and “success stories” – as well as anticipating future trends, WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) will also contribute to identify new education techniques, players, technologies that will enhance human capacity.
Benefiting from Doha’s geopolitical location, at the crossroad of civilisations, the WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Forum will allow participants to share opinions and visions while addressing key issues.
For the first edition, the Forum will focus on a theme that is locally and internationally vital, “Global Education: Working Together for Sustainable Achievements.”
The main sub-themes of the forum will be addressed by internationally acclaimed, high-level keynote speakers and panellists.
1- PLURALISM - Creating education for respect and understanding, increase access and equalities in a globalised education
2- SUSTAINABILITY - Sustaining educational systems: Funding, governance, meeting needs, and integration of various educational levels
3- INNOVATION: Facilitating and driving change in content, access, and delivery
Addressed through plenary sessions and Innovation Workshops, taking place on Sept 28- 30th, participants will share and create new ideas, best practices and experimental programs for the challenging issues in 21st century education.
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Call for Projects
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) will reward concrete achievements through its ‘Call for Projects’, sponsoring innovative education-related projects to foster cross-educational collaboration.
In addition to its contribution in shaping the future of education through debates and workshops, WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) will differentiate itself with the action-oriented ‘Call for Projects’ supporting tangible achievements in education initiatives.
For its premiere edition, the WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) ‘Call for Projects’ will give six awards to projects aligned with the Forum’s three main themes: Pluralism, Sustainability and Innovation. In the future, the ‘WISE Call for Projects’ will assist in identifying and rewarding innovative education-related project.
Each laureate will receive a WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Prize Award of $20,000 during the WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Gala Dinner on September 29th, 2009.The laureates will also be given the opportunity to showcase their projects during the WISE Forum.
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) ‘Call for Projects’ is open to a wide range of public and private actors from the education field. Projects can be submitted beginning May 1st, 2009 through the website www.wise-qatar.org
A network of distinguished Partners
The WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) initiative will be supported by a network of 5partners and international institutions involved in major education issues: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), International Association of University Presidents (IAUP), Institute of International Education (IIE), RAND Corporation.
Qatar Foundation will collaborate with these partners to develop high quality debates and workshops for the forum. They will help to enhance this initiative through their international networks.
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Patronage
The World Innovation Summit for Education is organized under the High patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned.
Commenting on the launch of WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, said:
“Through education, through the pursuit and attainment of knowledge, all things become possible.”
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Steering Committee
Chairman: Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al-Thani, Vice President of Education, Qatar Foundation
Vice-Chairman: Dr. Ahmad Hasnah, Associate Vice President for Higher Education, Qatar Foundation
Member: Jacqueline O’Rourke, Consultant, Office of Her Highness
Member: Hessa Al Ali, Director of Professional Development, Supreme Education Council
Member: Lilit Ohannesian, International Education Conferences Coordinator, Qatar Foundation
Education: a major focus of Qatar and Qatar Foundation in recent years
Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar has been among the first Gulf Cooperation Council countries to adopt a well defined educational policy: a visionary document drawn up as a blueprint to regulate the turnout of the general education system. This policy is based on intellectual, cultural, social and national philosophies, and hinges on established Arab and Islamic principles.
Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development aims to develop all Arab world populations’ abilities through a network of centres devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare, thus helping build a sustainable society where the sharing and creation of knowledge will enhance quality of life for all.
The headquarters of Qatar Foundation are located within its flagship project, Education City, which is, in essence, a university of universities. It provides the highest quality of education and has attached a community of educational and research institutions that serve citizens, from early childhood education to post-graduate study. Moreover, Education City provides researchers with world class facilities and well-trained graduates, the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and the opportunity to transfer ideas into real-world applications. Education City is a place where bridges are being built between different cultures with a view to creating a better future for all.
Qatar Foundation has signed a partnership with the UK's Imperial College London and University of Oxford. Qatar Foundation also works to enhance the quality of life in Qatar by investing in education, science, technology and community health and development. For further information on Qatar Foundation, visit www.qf.edu.qa.
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