Dr. Hatem Sleem is a seasoned technology executive, academic, and AI strategist with over three decades of experience leading digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including Intel, MGM, Walt Disney, NCR, and American Express. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and an MBA with concentrations in Strategic Management and E-Business.

He has taught undergraduate and graduate students across the United States and continues to mentor the next generation of innovators.

Dr. Sleem is the Co-Founder of AIFirst Education S.A.L., the company behind two groundbreaking initiatives:

The AIFirst Center, a next-generation AI-powered online education platform that personalizes learning pathways and empowers individuals to build skills, advance careers, and learn on their own terms.

AIFirst University, a forward-thinking higher education institution that integrates AI into every aspect of learning, both onsite and online, offering a reimagined university experience for the 21st century.

At the AI in Lebanon Conference, Dr. Sleem will present his bold vision for education: one where artificial intelligence becomes a learning companion, accelerating human potential and transforming how students access, engage with, and succeed in education.