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Education Investment MENA
Conference: 11-12 November 2025
Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3, Dubai World Trade CentreUnited Arab Emirates
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08:00 - 08:50
Registration and Networking
08:50 - 09:00
Welcome Address
09:00 - 09:15
Opening Address
09:15 - 09:35
MENA’s Money-Making Education Boom: Where Smart Investors School Up

The education sector is booming with new opportunities, especially in emerging markets and through tech innovation. This session will highlight where and how educational institutions can grow, from new regions to digital classrooms, and the power of smart partnerships. Join this session to:

  • Identify and tap high-potential regions where education is ripe for expansion
  • Understand what EdTech scaling with virtual & hybrid models looks like and what it means for the schools
  • How expansions through strategic collaborations with government institutions, businesses, and international bodies can fuel success
09:35 - 09:55
Regulatory Maze: Understanding Local Education Laws
09:55 - 10:15
Setting Up a School in New Territory? Get the Inside Scoop on Making It Happen!
10:15 - 10:45
Rehydration & Networking Break: Increase Your Business Network For Potential Growth Prospects
10:45 - 11:05
Sharjah’s Education Ecosystem: A Model for Investment-Driven Growth
11:05 - 11:35
EdTech & AI in Schools: Disruptor or Growth Multiplier for Investors?
11:35 - 11:55
Branded but Baffled? The Bumpy Road to Global School Expansion
11:55 - 12:15
Teachers 2.0: Investing in Faculty Upskilling for the Future of Education
12:15 - 13:00
Micro-Credentials and Metaverse: Where Is Most Funding Happening in Higher Education?
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:20
AI the Classroom: Transforming the Teacher/Student Experience
14:20 - 14:40
Strategic Planning to Future-Proof School’s Financial Health
14:40 - 15:00
Securing Space: The Battle for Land in Education Expansion
  • Ryden Aranjo - Vice President – Commercial, Growth & Business Planning, GEMS Education
15:00 - 15:20
Global Classrooms, Local Contexts: Navigating the Journey of International School Expansion
15:20 - 15:55
Old School, New Tricks: Navigating Legacy Learning Lands Challenges
15:55 - 16:00
Concluding Remarks
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