Safierr Tech
24-25-26-27 August 2026
SAFIERR-TECH 2026
SAFIERR-TECH is a national multi-stakeholder summit and strategic implementation platform dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of Syria’s higher education ecosystem. The initiative brings together universities, government institutions, technical organizations, international experts, and development partners to build a unified and actionable modernization roadmap.
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Timeline
24–27 August 2026
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Host Institution
Latakia University, Syria
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Operational Scale
40+ Expert Speakers, Parallel Technical Sessions & National Tech Exhibition
Core Deliverables – The Five Strategic Outcomes
To ensure both immediate results and sustainable long-term impact, SAFIERR-TECH is structured around five strategic outcomes designed to accelerate the digital transformation of Syrian higher education.
Seven Thematic Pillars & Sub-Themes
Establishing baseline technical requirements, blended learning frameworks, and policy guidance across seven specialized transformation tracks.
Parallel Hands-On Workshops
Delivering intensive capacity-building programs for academic and administrative staff in LMS administration, educational management systems, and applied artificial intelligence.
Digital Transformation Project Portfolio
Launching a dual-track mechanism to identify, support, and scale existing digital initiatives while introducing new strategic infrastructure projects.
National Competition & Exhibition
Connecting academia with the private sector through a two-phase technical competition and live innovation showcase for student-led technology projects.
Technology Localization Tracks
Implementing continuous post-summit training and deployment programs directly inside public institutions and ministries to ensure sustainable impact.
Main Program
Arrival & Registration
Opening and Guest Speeches
- Mr. Besher Kanakri - Master of Ceremony
- Dr. Nidal Zarifeh – SAFIERR-TECH Chair
- Dr. Hani Harb - SAFIERR Chair
- Dr. Iyad Fahsa – President of Latakia University
- Prof. Dr. Marwan AlHalabi - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
- Mr. Abd AlSalam Haykal - Minister of Communication & Information Technology
- Eng. Khaled Al Homsi - Director General of Telecomm. & Post Regulatory Authority
- Official Guest Speeches
Session with official guests
Coffee break and light appetizers
SafierrTech competition and spotlight on special projects and closing the first day
Arrival
Session "Scientific Research and Technology Localization"
Supervisor:
Dr. Bassam Alrifaee
Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Ghaith Warkozek
Dr. Samer Hussam Eddin
Speakers:
Dr. Husain Ali
Eng. Ahmad Abo Alnaasr
Break
Session "Digital Competency Development"
Supervisor:
Dr. Fadi Alshalabi
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Jürgen Werner
Speakers:
Dr. Maher Merhej
Dr. Nermin Mousa
Lunch Break
Session "Digital Infrastructure"
Supervisor:
Dr. Ali Alloush
Keynote Speakers:
Mr. Mustafa Farhat
Mr. Khaled Al Homsi
Speakers:
Dr. Laith Rastanawi
Prof. Suha Sankari
Mr. Mohammad Saleh Al-Mufti
General Discussion and Conclusion of the Second Day
Conference Dinner for Speakers and Organizers
Arrival
Session "Cybersecurity and Data Governance"
Supervisor:
Dr. Mothanna Alkubeily
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Rand Kouatly
Speakers:
Prof. Moutasem Shafaamry
Dr. Mohammad Hamad
Dr. Ahmad Kurdi
Break
Session "Connecting Universities to the Digital Economy"
Supervisor:
Dr. Hicham Aroudaki
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Mohammad Elhadidi
Speakers:
Dr. Mazen Shanawani
Dr. Alaa Kadi
Lunch Break
1+2 Workshops
Mr. Esam Alrifaie
Dr. Fadi Amroush
General Discussion and Conclusion of the Third Day
Arrival
Session "Digital and Blended Learning Technologies"
Supervisor:
Dr. Marwan Hassani
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Nawar Al-Awa
Speakers:
Dr. Bassam Alrifaee
Mr. Lionel Shaghlil
Break
Session "Artificial Intelligence in Education and Scientific Research"
Supervisor:
Dr. Mariam Saii
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Ammar Joukhadar
Speakers:
Dr. Noura Hakmi
Dr. Mazen Salous
Dr. Nidal Zarifeh
Lunch
3+4 Workshops
Dr. Ghadi Mahmoudi
Mr. Mustafa Farhat
General Discussion and Pillars Summaries
Honoring the winners of the SafierrTech Competition and the conclusion of the conference
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Arrival
Session "Scientific Research and Technology Localization"
Supervisor:
Dr. Bassam Alrifaee
Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Ghaith Warkozek
Dr. Samer Hussam Eddin
Speakers:
Dr. Husain Ali
Eng. Ahmad Abo Alnaasr
Break
Session "Digital Competency Development"
Supervisor:
Dr. Fadi Alshalabi
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Jürgen Werner
Speakers:
Dr. Maher Merhej
Dr. Nermin Mousa
Lunch Break
Session "Digital Infrastructure"
Supervisor:
Dr. Ali Alloush
Keynote Speakers:
Mr. Mustafa Farhat
Mr. Khaled Al Homsi
Speakers:
Dr. Laith Rastanawi
Prof. Suha Sankari
Mr. Mohammad Saleh Al-Mufti
General Discussion and Conclusion of the Second Day
Conference Dinner for Speakers and Organizers
Participant Registration
Opening Session
Speech by the Minister of Higher Education
Speech by the Minister of Agriculture
Speech by the Chairman of the Initiative
Break
First Session
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Fares Asfari, Session Rapporteur: Dr. Ahmed Shams El-Din Shaaban
First Session
10:30 – 11:00
The State of Agricultural Education
Dean of the College of Agricultural Engineering
11:00 – 11:30
The State of the Agricultural Sector
Dr. Mohammed Manhal Al-Zoubi
11:30 – 12:00
Linking Graduates to the Labor Market
Eng. Abdul Aziz Al-Mohammed
12:00 – 12:30
Break
Second Session
Session Chair: Dr. Saad Al-Kayali, Session Rapporteur: Dr. Ahed Abu Younes
Second Session
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Dialogue Session
Attendance
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Recommendations
Recommendations Drafting Committee
Lunch Break
Arrival
Session "Cybersecurity and Data Governance"
Supervisor:
Dr. Mothanna Alkubeily
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Rand Kouatly
Speakers:
Prof. Moutasem Shafaamry
Dr. Mohammad Hamad
Dr. Ahmad Kurdi
Break
Session "Connecting Universities to the Digital Economy"
Supervisor:
Dr. Hicham Aroudaki
Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Mohammad Elhadidi
Speakers:
Dr. Mazen Shanawani
Dr. Alaa Kadi
Lunch Break
1+2 Workshops
Mr. Esam Alrifaie
Dr. Fadi Amroush
General Discussion and Conclusion of the Third Day
Digital Twin for institutional & industrial applications
Morning Session
Organizer: Dr-Ing. Nidal Zarifeh (Syrian Assembly in Germany)
Duration: 3.5 hours (including 15 min break)
Objective: Exploring the benefits of virtual representation of physical entities in different areas (education, industry, energy, infrastructure, healthcare)
Description and aspects:
- Foundation of digital twin
- From IoT to IoS to digital twin
- Main technologies and protocols
- Sensing principles, data modeling, and semantic mapping
- Joint communication and sensing
- Distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS)
Speakers:
- Nidal Zarifeh (60 min)
- Ing. Ali Allousch (120 min, Online)
- Talk 3: to be added
Organizers
sponsors
Official sponsor
Diamond sponsor
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsor
Germany sponsor
National Technical sponsor
Call for Contributions Form
The application deadline has now passed. Thank you for your valuable contributions and interest.
All applicants have already received the notification from the scientific committee on 25 May.
Registration Form
Registration is open to
- Academics (from all technical and non-technical disciplines)
- Higher education experts and administrators
- Ph.D. students and researchers
- Technical experts and employees of various technology companies
Note: Registration for undergradute students will be announced later
The application deadline has now passed. Thank you for your valuable contributions and interest.
SAFIERR-TECH Competition 2026
From Concept to Market: Shaping Syria’s Tech Future.
The Safir-Tech 2026 Competition lands in Syria for the first time, turning student innovation and research into real-world, high-impact solutions.
Download the Safierr-Tech 2026 Guide
The application deadline has now passed. Thank you for your valuable contributions and interest.
Location
Syria – Lattakia City
Southern Entrance of the City