Samia
Kazi
Chief Operating Officer at Global Childhood Academy
"From blockchain technology to education equity"
"From blockchain technology to education equity"
07 - 1:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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05//2026 1:40 PM
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Session: From blockchain technology to education equity
Blockchain is a novel technology that is continuously evolving and being applied in various domains. Still, little has been researched about the application of this technology in education, specifically, its use to help us increase ACCESS and EQUITY.Can blockchain technology help us achieve universal access to quality education?
The advantages of blockchain technology in education range from data management, data authentication, protection, accreditation, and credentialing.
But how can blockchain technology be used to solve some of the challenges faced by the sector as a whole, including: 1- enabling better partnerships between stakeholders, 2- including the voice of all actors including children and families, 3- creating an infrastructure for collaboration with the private sector.
Some innovative applications of using blockchain technology are being proposed, and the benefits and challenges of using blockchain technology for education are also discussed.
Key Takeaways
- Blockchain technologies could enable universal access to equitable and accessible learning platforms.
- Blockchain technology could create new markets for education data, engaging learners, children, schools, hospitals, law enforcement systems, governments, researchers and others in an open market to drive down costs and accelerate discovery and innovation.
Bio
Dr. Samia Kazi is a social entrepreneur, founder of Global Childhood Academy (GCA) Platform, the first multi-lingual, global hub for upskilling adults and professionals serving children. She also serves as the Innovation Strategist & MENA Advisor to Childhood Education International. She worked as a CEO of a leading ECE organization in the Middle East, called Arabian Child, supporting quality improvement for child protection, childcare & early education. The Huffington Post called her one of the top women that are reshaping early childhood education in the Middle East. Her research areas focused on the importance of collaborative work & early childhood systems. She also served as a consultant to government agencies in the United Arab Emirates, working on developing policy, & research projects. Samia developed innovative partnerships with both public and private organizations. She holds a master’s and a doctoral degree in early childhood leadership with focus on early childhood systems and quality assurance, a certificate from Harvard on education policy reform and child protection and safeguarding. She is also a certified Blockchain developer.