Prof.Lilac.AL.Safadi

Prof. Lilac Alsafadi is a visionary leader in digital transformation and educational innovation, with over 25 years of experience spanning academia, government, and the private sector. As CEO of IKONIC Educational Holding, she leads strategic initiatives that bridge traditional education with future-oriented, technology-driven learning models. In her role as Executive Advisor to GoLEAD, she supports the development of GoPrep, an AI-powered personalized learning platform designed to unlock each learner’s full potential, empowering students to take ownership of their progress and helping educators deliver meaningful measurable outcomes.

A former President of Saudi Electronic University, Prof. Alsafadi is widely recognized for championing accessible, tech-enabled education and leading large-scale transformation of academic systems. She also served as VP of National Technology at Microsoft Arabia, where she played a key role in accelerating the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda.Prof. Alsafadi is a trusted national advisor who has architected and led numerous Vision 2030-aligned initiatives across digital transformation, innovation, entrepreneurship, women’s economic empowerment, and technology growth. Prof. Alsafadi currently serves as a member of several Boards of Directors, Boards of Trustees, and Advisory Boards across the education, technology, innovation, and social development sectors—where she provides strategic guidance on governance, technology adoption, innovation policy, and leadership development. At LEARN 2025, she will share insights on how AI is reshaping educational ecosystems—enabling hyper-personalized learning pathways and creating transformative value for learners & institutions.