Our programme offers a variety of engaging and interactive sessions designed to deliver valuable insights, spark meaningful discussions, and strengthen networking opportunities. Each format is carefully crafted to provide unique experiences that encourage active participation, ensuring you gain practical knowledge and make lasting connections.
Inspire & Engage: Our plenary sessions are designed to inspire and engage with dynamic discussions on the most critical topics in Education.
Engage & Challenge: Join us for sessions where thought-provoking ideas and diverse perspectives come together! Engage in dynamic debates on pressing topics, from Wellbeing to AI in Education. Hear from experts on both sides of the issues and leave inspired and enlightened.
One-on-One Insights: Learn from experienced mentors driving real progress in education. Engage in focused conversations and moderated discussions, gaining practical insights on key educational topics.
Global Perspectives: Join expert panels as they tackle major global education issues, offering perspectives that shape high-performance education.
Hands-On Learning: Immerse yourself in interactive learning experiences tailored to enhance your skills and knowledge. Led by experienced facilitators, these workshops offer practical insights, group discussions, and hands-on activities for every level.
Focused, High-Impact Sessions: Join expert-led talks centred on this year’s main theme. Each session provides practical insights from experienced leaders across the globe, followed by a Q&A to deepen your understanding.
Master AI: Unlock the secrets of AI with our specialised masterclasses. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, these sessions offer hands-on learning, practical examples, and cutting-edge knowledge to advance your AI journey. Don't forget to bring your computer devices!
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
08:00 - 09:00 | 60 min | Registation | ||
09:00 - 10:45 | 1h45min | Opening Plenary | Welcome by address Vikas Pota | Vikas Pota Founder & CEO, T4 Education, UK |
Introduction | Simon O’Connor Chairman, WSS Leadership Council & Director, Deira International School, UAE |
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What we want from edcuation: the students voice | Three young students talk about their vision for the future | |||
Panel discussion | How do we unlock the hidden curriculum | Mike Fisher Chief Operating Officer, T4 Education, UK Mark Leppard Headmaster, The British School Al Khubairat, UAE Asha Alexander Principal & CEO, GEMS Legacy School, UAE |
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10:45 - 11:10 | 25min | Break |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
11:10 - 12:00 | 50min | |||
Debate | This house believes universities perpetuate a world that no longer exists | For the motion: Andreas Schleicher Director of Education, OECD, France Against the motion: Mosharraf Zaidi Founding Partner, Tabadlab, Pakistan Tristha Ramamurthy Provost, CMR University, India |
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Scholastic EdTalk | How I’m building Malaysia’s first online school | Shahnaz Al Sadat CEO, School of Malaysia, Malaysia |
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What I Learned About Leading Educational Change: My Journey in Transforming Education in Bangladesh | Korvi Rakshand Founder, JAAGO Foundation, Bangladesh |
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Meet the Mentor | What is the one skill that young people need to be ready for the future of jobs? |
Interviewer: Ajay Shukla General Manager, IIT Delhi, UAE Mentor: Asheesh Advani CEO, JA Worldwide & Author of Modern Achievement. |
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Panel Discussion | The future of Arabic education | Moderator: Farah Sarraj Chief Corporate Officer, Al Futtaim School Management Company, UAE Panelists: Amina Alkawari Senior Bilingual Inspector, KHDA, UAE Osama Obeidat CEO, Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Jordan |
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Workshop | Best School to Work: building leadership inititaives in schools | Facilitator: Vijita Patel Principal, Swiss Cottage School, UK |
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12:00 - 13:00 | 60min | Lunch |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
13:10 - 14:00 | 50min | |||
Debate | This house believes existing curricula are not fit for purpose | Moderator: |
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Scholastic EdTalk | How girls are leading the change in Africa | Angeline Murimwira CEO, Camfed, Zimbabwe |
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Meet the Mentor | Do we measure what really matters? | Interviewer: TBC Mentor: Andreas Schleicher Director of Education, OECD, France |
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Panel Discussion | Forecasting trends in international school leadership | Moderator: |
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Workshop | Fostering a culture of school-based research: Empowering educators for evidence-informed practice - centre for education action research. | Simon O’Connor Chairman, WSS Leadership Council & Director, Deira International School, UAE |
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AI Masterclass | Transforming leading and learning | Alex Gray
Founder, DEEP Learning, UAE |
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14:00 - 14:10 | 10min | Break |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
14:10 - 15:00 | 50min | |||
Debate | This house believs that schools should prioritise students' mental well-being over standardised test scores | Moderator: TBC For the motion: Maggie Macdonnell Global Teacher Prize winner, Canada Student (TBC) Against the motion: Alex Crossman Principal, London Academy of Excellence, UK Student (TBC) |
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Scholastic EdTalk | Three tips to get higher performance in our schools |
Nargish Khambatta Principal & CEO, GEMS Modern Academy, UAE |
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How Can Schools Conquer the Triple Challenge of Training, Attracting, and Motivating Quality Teachers? | Hakeem Subair CEO, 1 Million Teachers, Canada |
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Meet the Mentor | From teacher to CEO - insights on leadership in education | Interviewer: Duriya Aziz Senior Vice President, Scholastic Inc, Singapore Mentor: Sahar Cooper Aldar Education, UAE |
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Panel Discussion | Placing the well-being agenda front & centre | Moderator: Nadim Saad Founder & CEO, The Happy Confident Company, UK Panelists: Andreas Schleicher Director of Education, OECD, France Funke Baffour‑Awuah Sandra Ospina |
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Workshop | TBC | TBC | ||
15:00 - 15:10 | 10min | Break | ||
15:10 - 16:30 | 20min | Closing plenary | ||
Presentation: Lifetime achievement medal | Alex Crossman Principal, London Academy of Excellence, UK |
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Keynote address | Andreas Schleicher Director of Education, OECD, France |
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Closure of day one | Vikas Pota Founder & CEO, T4 Education, UK |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
08:00 - 09:00 | 60min | Registration | ||
09:00 - 09:20 | 20min | Opening plenary | Recap of day 1 | TBC |
09:20 - 10:00 | 40min | The world of work | Mayank Dhingra Senior Education Business Leader, HP, UAE TBC |
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10:00 - 10:10 | 10min | Break |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
10:10 - 11:00 | 50min | |||
Debate | This house believes taxpayers will demand AI replace teachers | Moderator: Ana Ligia Scachetti CEO, Nova Escola, Brazil For the motion: Carla Aerts Founder, Refracted, UK TBC Against the motion: Nkazimulo Zitha Head of Primary Schools, Spark Schools, South Africa TBC |
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Scholastic EdTalks | How Can We Use Digital Tools to Support Teachers and Address Student Learning Gaps? | Pranav Kothari Education Initiatives, India |
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How to ensure the right to a quality meaningful education. Experiences from a nationwide movement in Pakistan | Baela Jamil CEO, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, Pakistan |
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Meet the Mentor | How do we activate student agency? | Interviewer: Leisa Grace Wilson Editorial Director of Teach Middle East Mentor: Kiran Bir Sethi Design for Change & The Riverside School, India |
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Panel Discussion | Do we need a real-world learning revolution? A conversation on giftedness |
Moderator: Saurabh Saxena CEO, Power Club, USA Panelists: Olli-Pekka Heinonen Director General, International Baccalaureate Organization (IB), Finland |
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Workshop | Best School to Work: How we engender collaboration in our schools |
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AI Masterclass | Creative teaching and learning - discover how AI can transform a classroom. This workshop will show you how AI can be integrated into teaching practice | Alex Gray Founder, DEEP Learning, UAE |
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11:00 - 11:30 | 30min | Break |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
11:30 - 12:20 | 50min | |||
Panel Discussion | Learning from the Best. Meet Schools that won and were finalists in the World’s Best School Prizes. | Moderator: Maggie MacDonnell Global Teacher Prize winner, Canada Panelists: TBC |
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Scholatic EdTalk | How a tower garden can improve test and attendance scores | Stephen Ritz Founder, Green Bronx Machine, USA |
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How to motivate teachers in challenging circumstances. My experiments in Nigeria. | Professor Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye CEO, Teachers Registration Council, Nigeria |
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Meet the Mentor | What can we learn from Chinese schools? | Interviewer: Leticia Lyle Principal, Camino School, Brazil Mentor: Shiny Wang Assistant Principal, Tsinghua University High School, China |
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Panel Discussion | How to build ecosystems for education reform | Moderator: Aashti Zaidi CEO, Global Schools Forum, UK Panelists: Olli-Pekka Heinonen Director General, International Baccalaureate, Switzerland Naghma Mulla CEO, Edelgive Foundation, India Simon Sommer Co-CEO, Jacobs Foundation, Switzerland |
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Workshop | How to teach entrepreneurship |
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AI Masterclass | A Student’s Perspective: In this workshop, we will explore the potential of AI for student learning. Discover how AI can support. | Alex Gray Founder, DEEP Learning, UAE |
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12:20 - 13:15 | 60min | Lunch |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
13:15 - 14:05 | 50min | |||
Scholastic EdTalks | Championing Girls' Education: Insights and Strategies for Success | Nankunda Hope Central Region Coordinator Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage Uganda |
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The future of digital skills | Yuhyun Park CEO, DQ Institute, Singapore |
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Meet the Mentor | The future of school leadership in MENA | Interviewer: TBC Mentor: Osama Obeidat CEO, Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Jordan |
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Panel Discussion | Building bridges and breaking barriers - supporting women's rise to the top | Moderator: Fiona Cottam Principal, Hartland International School, UAE Panelists: Sandra Ospina Head of School, SEK International School, Saudi Arabia TBC |
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Workshop | Best School to Work: Promoting professional wellness in school | TBC | ||
14:05 - 14:15 | 10min | Break |
Time | Hour/Min | Session | Topic | Speakers |
14:15 - 15:05 | 50min | |||
Scholastic EdTalks | Join dynamic talks led by experts, focusing on this year’s theme: "Unlocking The Hidden Curriculum." Each session includes a 10-minute presentation and a 10-minute Q&A, featuring innovative leaders and thinkers from across the globe. | TBC | ||
Meet the Mentor | TBC | Interviewer: Vikas Pota Founder & CEO, T4 Education, UK Mentor: HE Aisha Miran Director General, KHDA, UAE |
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Panel Discussion | The power of EdTech - how far can it take us in our schools? | Moderator: Carla Aerts Founder, Refracted, UK Panelists: Paul Skidmore Executive Chairman, Rising Academy, Ghana Lasse Leponiemi Executive Director & Co-Founder, HundrED, Finland Dr. Jesús Jara New K-12 Global Practice Leader, Prometric |
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Workshop | Exploring Coaching Models: Discover coaching frameworks, teacher-school leader partnership models, and effective team reflection practices. | Facilitators: Tamara Philip Director of Networks and Programs Adhishree Parasnis Communications Director, Global School Leaders |
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15:05 - 15:30 | 15min | Break | ||
15:30 - 16:45 | 60min | Closing Plenary | In conversation with Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman & CEO, Al-Futtaim Group, UAE | |
Closing remarks by Vikas Pota, Founder & CEO, T4 Education, UK | ||||
Summit Closure |
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