Our Speakers

Meet the inspiring women leaders who will share their expertise, insights, and experiences at the summit

Our Distinguished Speakers

Meet the inspiring women leaders who will share their expertise, insights, and experiences at the summit. Our distinguished speakers bring decades of experience from industry, academia, and government, representing the forefront of innovation in engineering and technology.

12 Inspiring Speakers
Dr. Nadine Abbas

Dr. Nadine Abbas

Assistant Professor & Director, Software Institute, LAU

Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Software Institute at the Lebanese American University. PhD in ECE (AUB). Research spans mobile edge computing, wireless/5G–6G, IoT, and UAV systems. IEEE Senior Member, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and regional WIE leader recognized with multiple research and innovation awards.

Prof. Fadia Mayyas

Prof. Fadia Mayyas

VP for Strategic Planning, Quality & Research, Yarmouk University

Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Experimental Therapeutics. PhD in Translational Molecular Medicine (CWRU/Cleveland Clinic). 50+ publications on cardiovascular mechanisms and therapeutics. Former Dean of Pharmacy (YU), Vice Dean for Graduate Studies (JUST), leading accreditation, experiential training, and AI/digital competencies initiatives.

Eng. Lana Mustafa Al Adaileh

Eng. Lana Mustafa Al Adaileh

Head of Projects Dept., Greater Amman Municipality

Computer engineer and PMP-certified leader in digital transformation and advanced technical projects at GAM. PMI-JO 2024 awardee; named among top women in IT by ITU & GovTech. Mentor in the Women in GovTech Challenge, driving impactful public-sector innovation.

H.E. Eng. Maha A. Ali

H.E. Eng. Maha A. Ali

Secretary General, Jordanian National Commission for Women

Former two-time Minister of Industry, Trade & Supply and ex-Secretary General of the Ministry. Industrial engineer with an MBA (GJU) and professor of practice (HTU/GJU). Brings deep policy, trade, and leadership experience to national development and women’s empowerment.

Eng. Maleeka Zakarneh

Eng. Maleeka Zakarneh

Founder, Jadara Electronics

Founder of Jordan’s first factory for engineering and vocational training equipment. Expanded into solar EPC and a TVET-certified vocational academy. Electronics Engineering (Yarmouk). Active with BPWA, UN Women, SHE Entrepreneur, and Vital Voices.

Marina Maayah, MSc

Marina Maayah, MSc

Data Scientist & Big Data Administrator

Leads AI/ML and cybersecurity programs including Cloudera CDP administration, SOC automation, and advanced threat detection. Publishes in AI & threat detection and mentors future technology leaders.

Prof. Mwaffaq N. Otoom

Prof. Mwaffaq N. Otoom

VP, Institutional Development & Rankings, Yarmouk University

Professor of Computer Engineering; Founding Dean of the Faculty of Technology (YU). PhD (Virginia Tech). Focus on embedded systems, assistive tech, IoT, and AI-driven health tools. Leads Erasmus+/DAAD projects, builds innovation labs, and advances international collaboration.

Eng. Mustafa Aqrabawe

Eng. Mustafa Aqrabawe

O&M Engineer, SEPCO3; Chair, IEEE YP Jordan

Electrical Power Engineer operating utility-scale PV plants (>33 MWp). 7+ years IEEE volunteer; IEEE R8 Young Professionals Exceptional Volunteer Award (2023). Active on regional committees and youth empowerment.

Dr. Nawar Obeidat

Dr. Nawar Obeidat

Software & Embedded Systems Engineer

PhD & MS (Univ. of Cincinnati). Specializes in software reliability, embedded systems, and formal verification. Contributed to Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft program. Advocate and role model for women in STEM.

Ramy AlDamati

Ramy AlDamati

AI & Metaverse Strategist, MetaServ ME

Entrepreneur with 25+ years across cybersecurity, blockchain, Web3, FinTech, AI, and metaverse. Advisor to governments and enterprises; founder, mentor, and trainer enabling digital-era readiness.

Eng. Reem Hamdan

Eng. Reem Hamdan

CEO, Electricity Distribution Company (Jordan)

Leads 1,500+ employees serving Amman and the southern districts. 33+ years in energy; 2024 Best CEO Award at International Safety Awards. Board roles include Jordan Cyber Security Council; national advocate for gender equity in STEM.

Prof. Sahar Idwan

Prof. Sahar Idwan

Professor of IT; Director, Center for Women’s Studies, HU

Researcher in applied algorithms, ML, IoT, e-learning, and disaster management. Bridges theory and practice through national/international initiatives promoting women’s participation in education, research, and the labor market.

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