Dare Pitan

Digital Education Lead, University of Birmingham, Dubai

Dare Pitan is the Digital Education Lead at the University of Birmingham Dubai, where he drives innovation in digital education and learning enhancement. With over a decade of experience in digital transformation and pedagogical innovation, he is a strategic advisor to global EdTech organisations and leads key initiatives advancing the integration of artificial intelligence in education.

As the founder of the AI in Education Think Tank, Dare brings together Digital Education Leads across Dubai to promote ethical and evidence-based adoption of AI and digital tools in teaching and learning. A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), he is deeply committed to empowering educators through technology-enabled practices that improve engagement and student experience. He is the host of the Dare to Disrupt podcast, a platform dedicated to discussing the biggest shifts in education technology. Dare is currently pursuing a PhD focused on the impact of leadership on technology acceptance and resistance in higher education.