Kais Attia

Associate, Research and Policy

Kais Attia is a Research & Policy Associate at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a Qatar Foundation initiative. In his current role, Kais contributes to global research exploring the intersections of education, innovation, and emerging technologies, with a particular interest in how emerging trends can shape the future of teaching, learning, and educational systems.

Earlier in his career, Kais served as a Research Consultant at the Digital Humanities Research Lab at Northwestern University in Qatar, where he focused on analyzing online discourse and investigating issues such as online hate speech, sexism, and other forms of harmful digital behavior. His work contributed to a deeper understanding of the social dynamics shaping digital spaces and public conversations.

Prior to that, Kais worked as a Policy Researcher at Al Bawsla, a Tunisian watchdog NGO, where he examined the impact of austerity measures on citizens’ access to public services and contributed to evidence-based policy discussions focused on governance, accountability, and social equity.

Kais holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tunis Business School.