Brain Gain: From Tech to Solutions — Moving Beyond Technology for Technology's Sake

2 November 2025

Brain Gain: From Tech to Solutions — Moving Beyond Technology for Technology's Sake

The 11th Brain Gain webinar — 2 November 2025, 8:00 PM Ramallah time, on Google Meet.

Session title: From Tech to Solutions: Moving Beyond Technology for Technology’s Sake, Toward Real-World Solutions

Ready to discover how technology can truly make an impact? In this session Maysa shared her expertise on how tech can move beyond tools and features to deliver real-world solutions that empower communities, drive sustainable growth and create meaningful change. Students, entrepreneurs and innovators in Palestine gained practical insights on turning ideas into impactful actions.

About the speaker

Maysa Hawwash is a Palestinian-Canadian executive with more than 20 years of experience leading equity-driven transformation across tech startups, high-growth companies and nonprofits. As the Founder of ScaleX, Maysa specialises in inclusive leadership, cultural design and people strategy, advising mission-driven tech teams on scaling sustainably through design thinking and organisational innovation across Canada, the U.S. and Palestine.

Brain Gain is a pioneering initiative launched by Palestine TechnoPark as part of the Palestine Diaspora Technology Network. It aims to bridge local and diaspora tech talent, strengthen technological capabilities in Palestine, and boost innovation through expert-led webinars, knowledge exchange and meaningful global connection.