REGISTRATION & NETWORKING COFFEE
Welcome Address & Inaugural Session
Founder, CEO, Elets Technomedia & Editor-in-Chief
Digital Learning Magazine
Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founder & CEO
Creatrix Campus by Anubavam Technologies
Institute Excellence Session
Chairman
Sairam Institutions, Tamil Nadu, India
Industry Presentation
Vice President, Middle East & Africa
Ellucian
Industry Presentation
CEO
Besomi Group
Panel Discussion 1: The Middle East Advantage: Why Dubai is Becoming the Global Education Hub
Panelists:
Pro Vice Chancellor & President
Curtin University Dubai, UAE
Chairman
Sairam Institutions, Tamil Nadu, India
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
Vice President
Fujairah University, Fujairah, UAE
Member of the Board of Advisors, British University in Dubai
Member of the Board of Advisors - CSIT Industrial, Abu Dhabi
University
Vice President for Research and Innovation
Canadian University Dubai, Dubai, UAE
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Industry Presentation
Senior Academia Partnership Manager - APAC
MongoDB
Industry Presentation
Founder & CEO
Creatrix Campus by Anubavam Technologies
Panel Discussion 2: Globalisation of Higher Education: Cross-border Collaboration & Student Mobility
Panelists:
Head - Business & Solutions
International markets
MeritTrac
Vice Chancellor
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, India
Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Overseas Provost
De Montfort
University, Dubai, UAE
Pro Vice Chancellor
Amity University Dubai, UAE
Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
Dubai Medical University,
Dubai, UAE
Founder and Director
SIS Intercultural Study Abroad, Siena, Italy
Founder & CEO
Ennoble IP
Expo Visit & Lunch Break
Panel Discussion 3: Data to Decisions: AI, Analytics & the New Leadership Mindset
Panelists:
Managing Director
SAE University College, Dubai, UAE
Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Institution
University of
Stirling - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Kalba, Kalba,
UAE
Associate Vice Provost
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE
Vice President for Global Initiatives, American Imperial University,
USA
Dean, Royal Roads University RAK Campus, UAE
Head of Business Operations, Saudi Arabia
Regional Director
Mastersoft
Founder
Decode Decision DNA, UK
Industry Presentation
Manager
Meritto
University Presentation
Manager - International
Admissions
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, India
Expert Talk
Founder & CEO
Academia by Serosoft
Panel Discussion 4: Universities on the Global Stage: Shaping Leadership, Driving Innovation, and Advancing Global Collaboration
Panelists:
Founder Chairman IIIT Sricity, Deputy Chairman, MoE & AICTE
Investor Committee
CEO, Stratinfinity Inc
Provost
American University in the Emirates, Dubai, UAE
Vice President of Innovation and Institutional Partnerships
Dubai
Institute of Design and Innovation, UAE
Director-Operations
Swami Vivekanand Institute of Engineering
& Technology (SVIET), India
Director General for International Affairs
Ludovika University of
Public Service, Hungary
Founder
U.S. Africa Institute, United States
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SRM Institute of
Science and Technology (Deemed to be University), India
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Panel Discussion 5: Sustainability & Purpose: Building Universities for People, Planet & Prosperity
Panelists:
Director - Training & Communications
Lamrin Tech Skills
University, Punjab, India
Pro Chancellor
Sri Sai University, Himachal Pradesh, India
Group COO- Hospitals
Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical
Sciences
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India
Executive Director
Murdoch University Dubai, UAE
Director
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University), Pune, India
Director of International Admissions
The DAVE School, United
States
AI - The Reverse GoldRush Book Launch
Director
ICFAI Group, India
Elets World Education Awards Ceremony
Closing Remarks
Day 1 Recap & Networking Highlights
Registration
Panel Discussion 1: The Funding Frontier: Reimagining Models for Growth & Global Impact
Panelists:
Dean and Professor, Human Resource Management and Organizational
Behavior
American University in the Emirates (AUE), Dubai
Vice Chancellor
London American City College, UAE
Director - Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
United
Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Masters Candidate in Business Consulting & Process Optimization
Consultant
Harz University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Senior Academic Leader and Program Director
SP Jain School of
Global Management, Dubai, UAE
Learning to Build and Building to Learn
University Excellence Session: TETR College of Business
Tarun Gangwar - Co Founder & COO
Industry Presentation - Code tantra
Zonal Business Head
Code Tantra
University Excellence
Principal
Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences,
Andhra Pradesh, India
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Panel Discussion 2: Future-Ready Graduates: Aligning Higher Education with the AI Economy
Panelists:
Senior Director- Student Recruitment
Amity University Dubai, UAE
Associate Provost for Research and Sustainability & Dean of
Business
American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Director of Institutional Research and Quality Assurance
Liwa
University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Harrison College, Doncaster,
UK
Director - Training and Placement
S.A. College of Arts and
Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Founder
Seniors Global Education
Expert Talk
Instructional Designer, EdTech Researcher, Program Evaluator and
Editor, Instructional Technology
Ohio University, Athens, United States
University Excellence Session
Assistant Director
Outreach & Public, Vellore Institute of
Technology (Deemed to be University), India
Expert Talk by Mathieu Cooper on The Merkabah Management System - Integrating AI, Conscious Leadership, and the Future of Vocational Education
Creator
Merkabah Management Systems
Panel Discussion 3: Leadership at the Speed of Change: The CXO Agenda for Future-Ready Universities
Panelists:
Founder & CEO
Creatrix Campus by Anubavam Technologies
Vice Chancellor - Academics
Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
Professor and Dean-School of Business
Horizon University College,
Ajman, UAE
Associate Professor, Former COO, VP Operations, and Director of
Administration
University of Dubai, UAE
CEO
Besomi Group
Founder and Chairman
Indus Business Academy
Expo Visit & Lunch Break
Panel Discussion 4: Skills, Not Just Degrees: How HR and Academia Can Co-Create Workforce Readiness
HR Track
Panelists:
Founder
HR Shapers
People & Culture Lead | MENA ERG Chair - Middle East Chapter
Ford Middle East & Africa
CHRO
Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital Dubai
People & Culture Advisor, Lead of Emiratisation
Head of Section Government Relations, DNV
SM & Head TA
Apparel Group
Head of Human Capital Development
Bank Muscat
Institutions Excellence Session
Vice Chairman, RMK Group of Institutions
Syndicate Member - Anna University, Chennai, India
Expert Talk
Founder
The AI Institute (AI-INSTITUTET Sweden), Sweden
Panel Discussion 5: From Enrolment to Employability: Redefining Student Success
Panelists:
Executive Director Strategic Leadership Cohort
College of Defence Management, Government of India
Vice Chairman, RMK Group of Institutions
Syndicate Member - Anna University, Chennai, India
Chancellor
London American University College, Lusaka, Zambia
President
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, India
Executive Director
Neohorizon School of Business, Dubai, UAE
Assistant Director - Outreach & Public
Vellore Institute of
Technology (Deemed to be University), India
Founder
Havish M Consulting
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Expert Talk on Future-Ready Education in the AI Era: Designing Hybrid Learning for Critical Thinking, Equity, and Impact
Innovative Learning Design and Technology (ILDT)
Ohio University, United States
Expert Talk on Designing AI-Enhanced Hybrid Learning to Strengthen Critical Thinking in Future-Ready Education
Instructional Technology
Ohio University, United States
Elets World Education Awards Ceremony
Vote of Thanks & Summit Curtain Close
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING COFFEE
Inaugural Session: The UAE Vision for K-12 Education as a Global Knowledge Hub
Managing Director
Satluj Group of Schools, India
Managing Trustee
G D Goenka Public School, Kolkata & Dakshineswar, India
Assistant Director
Outreach & Public, Vellore Institute of Technology (Deemed to be
University), India
Keynote Address: Nicki Williams, Director of Education, Taaleem, UAE
Director of Education
Taaleem, UAE
Expert Talk
CEO & Founder
EchoEdL.LC-Fz
Keynote Address on Future-Ready Schools: Building Competency-Based,
AI-Driven Learning Ecosystems for the Next Decade
by Dr. Adil Alzarooni, Chairman & Founder, Citizens School, Dubai, UAE
Chairman & Founder
Citizens School, Dubai, UAE
Panel Discussion 1: AI & Adaptive Learning in K-12: Personalizing Education at Scale
Panelists:
Founder And Managing Director
EVA Group OF Schools, India
Founder & CEO
Dattamsh Edtech LLP
CEO
Team Monolith
CEO
ODM Educational Group, India
Vice Chair
Shining Star International School, Dubai, UAE
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Keynote Address
Board Member
Scholars International Group, UAE
University Excellence Session
Assistant Director - Outreach & Public
Vellore Institute of
Technology (Deemed to be University), India
Expert Session on "Beyond AI: Preparing Students for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet
CEO, Kandor
Panel Discussion 2: Education Leadership in the Age of Disruption: Cultivating Future-Ready Schools
Panelists:
Executive Vice President - Education (Moderator)
GEMS Education, UAE
Chairman & Founder
Citizens School, Dubai, UAE
CEO
Junior Achievement Italia, Italy
Founder Director
Creative Minds Global School, Neemuch, India
Assistant Head, Secondary School
St George's British International School, Rome, Italy
Expo Visit & Lunch Break
Panel Discussion 3: Foundations for the Future: Innovation and Excellence in Early Childhood & Pre-School Education
Panelists:
Group Director
Step by Step Nursery, Dubai & Kids Academy Children's Day Nurseries,
Dubai, UAE
CEO and Founder
British Orchard Nursery, UAE
Nursery Director
The Blossom Nursery, Dubai, UAE
Early Years School Improvement Advisor
Sharjah Private Education Authority, Sharjah, UAE
Owner & Managing Director
Kids Spot Nursery, Dubai, UAE
Expert Talk on The Restart Problem: How ThrivePoint Academy uses Human+AI support to bring students back
President and CEO
Learning Matters Educational Group, California
Keynote Address
Governor and Executive Director, Durham School, Dubai, UAE
Panel Discussion 4: From Rote to Real: Experiential & Inquiry-Based Learning Models
Panelists:
Director of Schools
Victoria International Schools, Sharjah, UAE
Head of Digital Learning
Cognita Schools, Middle East
Director
Geetha Educational Institutions, India
Head of Junior School
St George's British International School, Rome, Italy
Founder
Brain Wave by KF, Brazil
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Panel Discussion 5: Parent-Teacher-Tech Triangle: Redefining Engagement in the Digital School Era
Panelists:
Head of School
Dubai Scholars Private School, Dubai, UAE
Principal
Philadelphia Private School, Dubai, UAE
Principal
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Dubai, UAE
Vice Principal
N. L. Dalmia High School, India
Founder & CEO
Global Bridge Limited
Elets World Education Awards Ceremony
Closing Remarks Day 1 Recap & Networking Highlights
REGISTRATION
Panel Discussion 1: Global School Chains & Franchising Models: Opportunities for Growth & Investment
Panelists:
Director - Principal
Regent's Gulf Indian High School, Dubai
Executive Director, Regent Middle East, Regent Education, UAE
Dean - Faculty of Education
The British University in Dubai, UAE
Commercial Director
Durham School, Dubai, UAE
Principal
Philopateer Christian College, Canada
Head of Junior School
St George's British International School,Rome, Italy
Expert Talk
Principal
Philopateer Christian College
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
University Excellence Session
Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University),
India
Panel Discussion 2: Global K-12 Outlook 2030: What Will Schooling Look Like?
Panelists:
Director of Academic Quality Assurance and School Improvement
Bloom Education, UAE
Superintendent / CEO
GEMS Dubai American Academy, Dubai, UAE
Principal
Belvedere British School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Co-Founder and CEO
Manage Mentor Consultancy, United Arab Emirates
Principal
Bharati Vidyapeeth Rabindranath Tagore School of Excellence, Pune,
India
President and CEO
Learning Matters Educational Group, California
CEO
Kandor
Chairperson
Alpha Group of Institutions, India
Keynote Address on Beyond Borders : : Advancing Educational Paradigms for a global and innovative future
Pedagogical Director
Argenta City Hall, Emilia Romagna, Italy
School Presentation
CEO, ODM Educational Group, India
Institute Presentation on The Future of Inclusive Education: Creating Skilled and Equipped Learners for the Workplace
Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Harrison College, UK
Panel Discussion 3: The Great Talent Migration: Attracting and Retaining Educators in a Global Market
Panelists:
Independent Changemaker for Art Education
Principal
American International School, Dubai, UAE
Principal
Al Mawaheb British Private School, Sharjah, UAE
Director
Nalla Malla Reddy Foundation School, Hyderabad, India
CEO
ani Zuzia, Poland
Expo Visit & Lunch Break
Panel Discussion 4: Reinventing the Learning Economy: Are Schools the Next Startups?
Panelists:
Principal
Woodlem British School, Ajman, UAE
Principal
Manthena American School, Sharjah, UAE
Principal
The Philippine School, Dubai, UAE
Principal
The Royal Academy Ajman, UAE
Principal - The Bloomington Academy, Ajman
Head of Local Advisory Board - North Point Education, UAE
Special Address
Director - Principal
Regent's Gulf Indian High School, Dubai, UAE
Executive Director, Regent Middle East, Regent Education, UAE
Presentation on Is it Possible to Change if the Rules Don't Change?
Mayor of Municipality
Argenta Emilia Romagna, Italy
Fireside Chat
Panel Discussion 5: Fostering Holistic Growth: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Well-being in K-12 Education
Speakers:
Director - Principal
Sharjah Indian School, Sharjah, UAE
Principal
Al Ansar International School, Sharjah, UAE
Director
Emirates American School, Sharjah, UAE
Principal
Ryan International School, Sharjah, UAE
Principal
Modern Indian School Dibba, Fujairah, UAE
Principal
Global Indian International School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Founding Principal & Designer
JADe – Global Learning Spaces
Expo Visit & Power Networking Coffee Break
Elets World Education Awards Ceremony
Vote of Thanks & Summit Curtain Close
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