International Conference | 13th-14th December

The Crisis of Misalignment Between University Outcomes and
Future Labour Market Needs

Graduate Skills

Conference Themes

Theme 1: Current State Analysis

Analysis of the Current State of University Graduates and the Local Labour Market.

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Theme 2: The Role of Technology

The Role of Technology and Digital Transformation in Shaping Labour Market Needs.

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Theme 3: Learning Strategies

Continuous Learning Strategies to Meet Future Technological Demands and Digital Transformation.

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Graduate Skills

Conference Objectives

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Highlighting the Gap

To highlight the gap between university education outcomes and the needs of the future labour market.

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Analyzing Market Reality

To analyze the reality of the local labour market and the challenges graduates face in securing employment opportunities.

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Examining Digital Impact

To discuss the impact of digital transformation and modern technology on the nature of jobs and required skills.

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Proposing Curriculum Development

To propose mechanisms for developing university curricula to align with future labour market requirements.

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Fostering Dialogue

To foster dialogue between educational institutions and employers to ensure education is aligned with rapid changes.

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Developing Policy

To provide practical recommendations for decision-makers and universities to develop effective and sustainable educational policies.

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Bridging the skills gap

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Meet Our 

Speakers

Prof. Mohamed Saad
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Prof. Abdulla Elmansoury
Prof. Abdulmajid Hussein
Prof. Maen Qatamin
Dr. Mohamed Al-Aswad
Prof. Khairul Saleh
Prof. Adel Altawaty
Prof. Hind Abo ElAtta
Ms. Duaa Sharf Al-din
Ms. Arwa Al-Jleidi
Prof. Mohamed Saad
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Prof. Abdulla Elmansoury
Prof. Abdulmajid Hussein
Prof. Maen Qatamin
Dr. Mohamed Al-Aswad
Prof. Khairul Saleh
Prof. Adel Altawaty
Prof. Hind Abo ElAtta
Ms. Duaa Sharf Al-din
Ms. Arwa Al-Jleidi
Prof. Mohamed Saad
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Prof. Abdulla Elmansoury
Prof. Abdulmajid Hussein
Prof. Maen Qatamin
Dr. Mohamed Al-Aswad
Prof. Khairul Saleh
Prof. Adel Altawaty
Prof. Hind Abo ElAtta
Ms. Duaa Sharf Al-din
Ms. Arwa Al-Jleidi

Graduate Skills

Conference Agenda

Day 1: Opening and Main Sessions

08:45 - 09.00 AM | Registration

09:00 – 09:05 AM | Opening

Opening, welcoming attendees, and presenting the conference themes _Conference chair

09:05 – 09:15 AM

Speech by the University's president_ Prof. Mohamed Saad

09:15 – 10:00 AM | Keynote presentation

The Gap Between the Labour Market and Higher Education Outcomes_Prof. Maen Qatamin

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Audience questions

10:15 – 11:00 AM | Keynote presentation

"Global Challenges in Aligning Education with the Labour Market"_Dr. Mohamed Al-Aswad

11:00 – 11:15 AM | Audience questions

11:15 – 11:30 AM | Coffee Break

11:30 – 12:00 | Keynote presentation

Evaluation of Local Labour Market dynamics (University of Tripoli)_Ms. Arwa Al-Jleidi and Ms. Duaa Sharf Al-din

12:00 – 12:15 | Audience questions

12:15 – 12:45

"Graduation, training, and labour market needs. Are there gaps? "_Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi

12:45 – 13:00 | Audience questions

13:00 – 13:30

"Developing university curricula in alignment with the labour market needs "_ Prof. Abdulla Elmansoury

13:30 – 13:45 | Audience questions

13:45 – 14:30

Plenary: Strategies for enhancing university educational outcomes

14:30 – 15:30 | Lunch Break

09:30 - 10.00 AM | Keynote presentation

"The Role of Digital Transformation in Reshaping Future Jobs"_ Prof. Abdulmajid Hussein

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Audience questions

10:15 – 10:45 AM

"Digital Skills Required in the Future Labour Market"_Prof. Khairul Saleh

10:45 – 11:00 AM | Audience questions

11:00 – 11:30 AM

"The Impact of Technology on Labour Market Transformations: From Job Disappearance to the Emergence of New Ones"_ Prof. Khairul Saleh

11:30 – 11.45 AM | Audience questions

11:45 – 12:15 | Coffee Break

12:15 – 12:45 | Keynote speaker

"Modern Learning Methods in University Curricula"_Prof. Hind Abo Elatta

12:45 – 13:00 | Audience questions

13:00 – 13:30

"Lifelong Learning as a Tool to Cope with Labor Market Changes"_Prof. Adel Altawaty

13:30-13:45 | Audience questions

13:45 – 14:30 | Workshop

"Future Skills and Career Transformation"_Prof. Maen Qatamin

14:30 – 15:00 | Audience questions

15:00 | Closing remarks and lunch

Meet Our 

Scientific Committee Members

Prof. Tawfig M. Tawill
Dr. Abeir El Mogassabi
Prof. Reida El-Oakely
Dr. Mohamed Benseleem
Dr. Muftah Etwailb
Dr. Wisam Elfsaey
Dr. Essam Eldanaa
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Ms. Ella Elhoudiri
Dr. Abdelqader Badr
Dr. Tareq Najm
Prof. Tawfig M. Tawill
Dr. Abeir El Mogassabi
Prof. Reida El-Oakely
Dr. Mohamed Benseleem
Dr. Muftah Etwailb
Dr. Wisam Elfsaey
Dr. Essam Eldanaa
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Ms. Ella Elhoudiri
Dr. Abdelqader Badr
Dr. Tareq Najm
Prof. Tawfig M. Tawill
Dr. Abeir El Mogassabi
Prof. Reida El-Oakely
Dr. Mohamed Benseleem
Dr. Muftah Etwailb
Dr. Wisam Elfsaey
Dr. Essam Eldanaa
Dr. Jamal Al-Talhi
Ms. Ella Elhoudiri
Dr. Abdelqader Badr
Dr. Tareq Najm

Target Audience

This conference serves as a meeting point between education and the economy, aiming to create a practical link between academic output and the needs of the dynamic future market. Therefore, the involvement of all the following groups is essential for its success and the achievement of its desired goals.

  • Ministries of Higher Education and Education
  • Accreditation and Quality Assurance Bodies
  • National Councils for Education and Planning

Role: To formulate policies and strategies to ensure education aligns with development requirements.

  • University and College Presidents
  • Deans and Academic Program Directors
  • Faculty Members
  • Role: To redesign curricula, develop programs, and direct research toward future market issues.
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Recent Graduates
  • Postgraduate Students
  • Role: As the direct beneficiaries of the conference outcomes, they will receive practical guidance for the labour market.
  • Representatives of large corporations and startups
  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry
  • Business and Employer Associations
  • Role: To identify required skills and provide a clear perspective on the gap between education and available jobs.
  • Social Security and Pension Funds

Role: To monitor and analyze the labor market and provide data that aids in the development of educational programs.

  • Ministries of Planning and Economy
  • Investment and Human Development Authorities

Role: To link education with the state’s economic vision and sustainable development agenda.

  • Researchers in the fields of education, innovation, and the knowledge economy
  • Human resources and institutional development consultants

Role: To provide future insights, analyses, and evidence-based recommendations.

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