The CCK–TEFL Kuwait 2026 Conference, hosted by the Canadian College of Kuwait (CCK) in collaboration with TEFL Kuwait, concluded on October 18, 2026. This event was held with the support of the Private Universities Council (PUC) and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), bringing together a group of educators, researchers, and academic leaders from Kuwait, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Middle East and North Africa, Asia, and North America.
Kuwait's Role as a Center for Educational Innovation
This conference highlighted Kuwait's growing role as a regional center for educational innovation, scientific collaboration, and professional development, featuring prominent speakers from various countries. The opening ceremony began with a speech by Othman Bouda, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian College of Kuwait, followed by remarks from Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al-Ali, Secretary-General of the Private Universities Council. Special speeches were also delivered by honorary guest Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sabah, President of AAIoT, and Rana Khan, President of TEFL Kuwait and the main organizer of the conference.
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Transforming Education with New Technologies
A recorded message from Dr. Khaled Al-Baghin, President of KCST, emphasized the importance of collaboration between education, research, and emerging technologies. Special guests such as Tara Shuriwater, Ambassador of Canada to Kuwait, and Dr. Bassam Al-Faili, Acting Head of the Scientific Communications Office at KFAS, attended the opening ceremony. The conference included keynote speeches from Dr. Stavros Haji-Solomou, Dr. Zainab Al-Muraj, and Dr. Okun Afiyung, as well as presentations from renowned international scholars including Dr. Rita E-Haddad, Dr. Christopher Hastings, and Dr. Plamen Koshkiv.
Participants engaged in dozens of concurrent and special sessions, exploring diverse topics including artificial intelligence, digital literacy, assessment, academic integrity, multilingual education, self-directed learning, and innovative teaching practices. This conference facilitated effective dialogue, knowledge exchange, and international collaboration, providing educators with practical strategies and new perspectives to prepare students for a more digital and interconnected world. This event reinforced Kuwait's position as a regional hub for educational excellence, innovation, and professional development.
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