Education Investment MENA is the leading community for investors, operators, educators and regulators to improve investments and partnerships in private education in MENA. This year the focus is on how to build outstanding institutions that serve the needs of tomorrow’s learners.

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2. Creating opportunities for educators, entrepreneurs, investors and
education businesses looking to expand across the Middle East
and North Africa.
Education Investment MENA is the only forum dedicated to the business of innovative education delivery in MENA. In
2013, over 190 private education professionals gathered for our second edition where we addressed the regulatory,
financial and operational challenges of investment, expansion and growth strategies in education businesses in MENA.
This year, we’ll focus on how to build outstanding education businesses that serve the needs of tomorrow’s learners.
Going beyond the traditional bricks and mortar of education, we’ll look at how innovation, technology and exceptional
leadership can transform education ventures into successful, profitable and scaleable ventures.
Kindergarten K-12 University Vocational Private Equity Venture Capital
Banks and Financiers Family Offices Institutional Investors Regulators Ministries
Real Estate Developers Architects Entrepreneurs Solution Providers
One-To-One Meetings
Sign up to our online platform for a
tailored agenda of meetings with
future partners from regulators,
investors and operators.
New Focus on Asia
A one-day forum focusing on
emerging investment, partnership
and expansion opportunities in
Asia’s growing private education
markets.
In-Depth Operators’
Essentials Stream
A stream of dedicated discussion-based
sessions focusing on key areas
essential to delivering exceptional
education businesses in MENA.
8+ Hours of Open
Networking
Sign up for our Lunchtime Leaders
Discussions, Evening Round Tables,
Speed Networking, One to One
Meetings, Mini Masterclasses and
much more…
Guide To Establishing
Businesses In MENA
Designed specifically for kindergarten,
schools, universities and vocational
training institutes based internationally
who are interested in establishing branch
campuses or partnerships with entities in
the Middle East.
FREE EdTech Seminars
Two afternoons of seminars helping
educators harness the power of
technology to improve learning
outcomes – free of charge for your
teaching teams!
Early Bird Educators
Breakfast
Closed door discussions for educators
focusing on best practice in private
education in the Middle East.
Emerging Business Showcase
A platform for emerging education
fund managers and education business
heads looking for investment to present
their fund or business to an audience
looking for investment and partnership
opportunities.
EdInvest Exhibition
Meet innovative solution providers
improving the delivery and expansion
of private education in MENA.
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3. THE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
10 November 11 November 12 November 13 November
WORKSHOPS:
Cocktail Reception
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MIMONDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2014
WORKSHOP A 08:30 - 12:30 WORKSHOP B
Establishing and scaling successful private
education businesses in the Middle East
A workshop tailored specifically for new and growing
schools looking to scale their offering across the Middle
East’s diverse education markets. The workshop will
cover the essential considerations for establishing and
growing schools in the region including the financial and
social requirements of the market. Topics being discussed
include:
• Assessing the right curricula and entry model for your
business
• Understanding fee structures, restrictions and
benchmarking to develop a viable attractive offer
• Evaluating the impact location can have on school
enrolment
• Setting realistic achievable enrolment targets
• Developing robust financial models for sustainable
schools while building towards additional campuses
• Maintaining quality and reputation through organic
growth
• Knowing your customers: Being clear from the start
about who your target audience is and building a
community around them
Led by: Andy Homden, CEO, CONSILIUM EDUCATION, UK
13:30 - 17:30
Establishing robust recruitment, retention
and development strategies for ensuring
outstanding teaching and leadership staff in
the Middle East
A workshop tailored specifically for principals and
education business owners looking at recruiting and
empowering teachers, school leaders and support teams
in the Middle East. The session will cover the essential
criteria and skills that regional businesses should be looking
for, the various routes available for recruiting teams, key
considerations in financial remuneration and benefits, as
well as strategies for ensuring a motivated, dedicated and
committed team for your organisataion. As one of the
costliest lines on an operator’s balance sheet, recruiting
and retaining the right staff is essential, and getting it right
first time is key to the long term success of an education
business. This half day workshop will provide you with the
practical tools required to ensure you recruit the right talent
engaged in the long-term development of the institution.
Led by: Jude Hadfield, Recruitment Director, SPECIALIST
SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES TRUST (SSAT), UAE
David Allison, CEO, SPECIALIST SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES TRUST
(SSAT), UAE
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Afternoon
Workshop:
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Sign up to our facilitated workshops led by industry specialists, allowing you to delve deeper into specific topics. Using knowledge
and guidance together with case study examples, the workshop group worked towards gaining a more in-depth, practical
understanding of the topic and the processes involved.

4. CONFERENCE DAY ONE TUESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2014
08.00 Registration and refreshments
09.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Ralph Tabberer, Owner and Chairman, BBD EDUCATION, UAE
09:10 Welcome Address
Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman and Director General, KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UAE
09:30 Positioning the Middle East as a global hub for educational capital
The Middle East is firmly positioning itself as a centre for innovation and entrepreneurship in education. Yet competing
with global established and low-risk markets remains a challenge. To what extent is the region recognised as a
global hub for educational capital and how much international capital is being allocated to the region’s education
systems? What barriers exist to increasing domestic and international investment, and how can greater collaboration
and partnership across Government and public education systems increase educational capital on a regional and
global scale?
Dino Varkey, Group Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, GEMS, UAE
Victor Saad, Vice President & Board Member, SABIS, Lebanon/UAE
Svava Bjarnasson, Principal Education Specialist, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION, UAE
Moderated by: Ashwin Assomull, Partner, THE PARTHENON GROUP, UAE
10:15 Leading exceptional education businesses: Insight from successful education leaders on driving outstanding
businesses
• Defining success in private education businesses in MENA: profitability vs educational output
• Successfully managing external investors to improve profits while safeguarding the interests of the entire
school community
• Lessons learnt from recent success stories of set-ups and expansions regionally and internationally
• Effectively managing school inspection processes, their results and the impact on staff development and
retention
Ryan Pinto, CEO, RYAN GROUP OF SCHOOLS, India/UAE
Tammam Abushakra, Advisor to the Chairman, ESOL EDUCATION, UAE/Egypt
Dr Tolga Yaziki, President & CEO, PLATO EDUCATION, Turkey
Gene Eidelman, Co-Founder & President, MOSAICA EDUCATION, USA
Rosamund Marshall, CEO, TAALEEM, UAE
Moderated by: Daniel Thomas, Editor, EDUCATION INVESTOR, UK
11:00 Morning networking. A rapid succession of meetings matching investors, operators and regulators to discuss potential
partnerships and business opportunities.
11:45 The Investors’ Perspective: Driving value in education businesses through exceptional partnerships
• Understanding regional and international investors’ appetite and allocation strategies for investing into
education: Bricks and mortar vs edtech vs services?
• Allocating global capital: How attractive are regional vs international markets?
• Post-acquisition performance improvement: how are investors delivering value and growth post purchase?
• Aligning investor/operator interests to mitigate risks through mutual risk/reward expectations
Dany Rammal, Managing Director, PROVIDENCE EQUITY PARTNERS, UK
Max Fowinkel, Principal, WARBURG PINCUS, UK
Tariq Shaikh, Managing Partner, RHT PARTNERS, UAE
Samer Khalidi, Executive Director Alternative Investments, NBK CAPITAL, UAE
Sayem Raza, Head of Corporate Business Development, SEDCO, KSA
Moderated by: Daniel Thomas, Editor, EDUCATION INVESTOR, UK
12.30 Education Deal Case Study
13:00 Networking Lunch
Featuring VIP Hosted Lunch Tables. Sign up on the day for a dedicated lunch with leading VIP speakers and guests.
14.00 Building secure and sustainable businesses through a successful route to IPO
Having recently acquired World Class Learning Group and led a successful IPO, understand the future plans for
the continued growth of the Nord Anglia business. Hear about the key considerations around ownership, direction
and leadership that they encountered, the reaction of the investment community to the IPO and the longer term
implications for the business’ growth.
George Ghantous, Managing Director MESEA, NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION, UAE
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5. 14:30 EdTech Chat: To what extent is disruptive edtech truly disturbing traditional education delivery models?
Breaking the traditional barriers of structured instruction, education is now one of the most innovative and disruptive
spaces for entrepreneurs. Faced with innumerable choices and developments, how are exceptional learning
organisations selecting, implementing, monitoring and controlling the impact of edtech in classrooms? To what
extent are any of them able to measure the impact, if any, new technologies are having on teaching methods and
learning outcomes?
Hervé Marchet, Group Chief Technology Officer, GEMS, UAE
Dr. Lieb Liebenberg, CEO, IT SCHOOL INNOVATION, South Africa
Moderated by: Daniel Thomas, Editor, EDUCATION INVESTOR, UK
15:15 Afternoon Refreshments
STREAM 1 STREAM 2
15:45 Viable delivery and investment models for early years
provision in MENA
• Key demographics that make investing into the
early years sector attractive to educators and
investors
• Discussing viable business strategies and
financial models, and how they differ to the
K-12 segment
• Assessing curriculum, price point and language
options that will ensure resilient returns and
secure cashflow
• In what way has increased regulation
transformed the competitive landscape?
• Beyond Dubai where are the biggest
opportunities in early years?
Don Lim, Executive Director, AL MASAH CAPITAL, UAE
Karim Ragab, Co-Founder & Chairman, KOMPASS
EDUCATION, Egypt
Zahra Hamirani, Owner, BLOSSOM NURSERIES, UAE
Moderated by: Kamil Najjar, Co-Founder & CEO, KIDS
FIRST GROUP, UAE
Country Roundtables
MENA’s diverse countries have very different requirements
and aspirations for education provision. Numerous
partnership, investment and development opportunities
are available for private investors and operators to help
deliver these goals. Through a series of round table
discussions, attendees have the opportunity to meet
experts from key countries across the region to discover
new opportunities for private sector participation in the
education market.
Dr Ali AlHakami, Founder & President, INMA EDUCATION,
Saudi Arabia
Kaltoom AlBalooshi, Director of Institutional Development,
KHDA, UAE
16:15 Beyond Premium K-12: Alternative structural
opportunities for investing in the K-12 segment in MENA
• Just how saturated has the UAE K-12 segment
become, and how does it differ to other
regional markets?
• How much of the new pipeline of educational
projects is focused on affordability?
• Exploring alternative structural opportunities:
Low cost, below premium, affordable
• New segment opportunities: Curriculum,
language, culture, specialism, boarding, SEN,
vocational
Andy Homden, CEO, CONSILIUM EDUCATION, UK
16.45 Creating a viable business model for the delivery of
special educational needs education relevant to the
Middle East
• Reviewing the unique SEN requirements of the
Middle East compared to other markets and
the current level of provision
• The Riverston Model: Integrating students
with mild/moderate learning difficulties into
mainstream establishments
• What is the business viability and the
educational impact of delivering specialist
special educational needs centres in the
region?
• Pricing models that deliver exceptional yet
affordable care as well as business stability
Prof. Michael Lewis, Chairman, THE RIVERSTON GROUP,
UK/UAE
17:15 Cocktail Reception – Featuring Evening Round Tables
Don’t miss our
new networking opportunities
One to One Meetings
and Networking
Throughout the event, Education
Investment MENA creates
opportunities for attendees to
meet with investors and operators
exploring education opportunities
in MENA. Sign up to our
networking platform two weeks
before the event to contact other
attendees, speakers and guests
to arrange meetings, discuss
partnerships and exchange ideas
for developing new education
businesses in MENA.
Ed-Tech Seminars
Don’t forget to sign your teaching
team up to the free to attend
Ed-Tech Seminars – a series
of afternoon seminars helping
educators to harness the power
of technology to improve learning
outcomes. See page 7 for more
details.
SEMINARS
An ideal opportunity to meet with key speakers and delegates. In small groups you’ll have the chance to discuss
particular themes covered during the day over a drink. Topics being discussed include:
Creating a culture of innovation within a school; Partnerships with Government; Affordability in MENA education;
Education in Saudi Arabia; Technology in Education; Special Educational Needs
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6. WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2014
Early Bird Educators’ Breakfast
A closed door breakfast for educators to discuss best practice in private education in MENA. By invitation to
registered operators only.
09:00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Ralph Tabberer, Owner and Chairman, BBD EDUCATION, UAE
09:05 The EdInvest Interview: Building global online businesses to transform regional and international learning experiences
Join a candid interview with Ron Packard, Former Founder & CEO of K-12 Inc and current CEO of Pansophic Learning.
In this discussion, Ron will discuss his view for harnessing the power of online learning platforms to transform the
efficacy and availability of education. Learn which trends and solutions are having the greatest impact, where
greater investments need to be made, and how establishments need to adapt to and compete with the new
realities of individualised learning.
Ron Packard, CEO, PANSOPHIC LEARNING and Founder/Former CEO, K12 Inc
09:45 Creating and nurturing an environment for edtech entrepreneurship in the Middle East
• Reviewing the advent of edtech companies in the Middle East: How does the level of home-grown talent
compare with international innovation?
• What are the biggest challenges facing nascent tech and ancillary services companies facing in the region?
• How can the region better support start-ups within the region?
• To what extent are regional learning requirements being addressed by regional and international
innovations?
Ala Alsallal, Founder & CEO, JAMALON, Jordan
10:15 The Business of Online Innovation: Innovative vehicles for enhancing the efficacy of investments into high-impact
education businesses
• How attractive is edtech as a segment to regional and international investors?
• Identifying where PE, VC, Government and innovative funding vehicles models can deliver the support
required to encourage more tech and edtech ventures in the region
• Outlining trends, business indicators and scaling potential investors look for in businesses
• Educating Capital: How can companies increase the appeal and transparency of investing into tech, with a
focus on Arabic and localised content
• What financing sources are available to entrepreneurs to expand their businesses?
Bernard West, CEO, TADREES, KSA
Sandeep Aneja, Founder & Managing Partner, KAIZEN PRIVATE EQUITY, India
Moderated by: Imad Ghandour, Co-Founder & Managing Director, CEDARBRIDGE, UAE
11:00 Morning refreshments and networking break
11:30 Emerging Business Showcase
An opportunity for delegates to pitch their school, education business, innovation or fund to a panel of investors and
leading educators without the distractions of powerpoints and visual aids this is a chance to hear the real business
opportunity provided by the newest and most innovative education ventures in MENA.
Interested in presenting? Email sponsorship@informa.com
12:30 Utilising Big Data to transform education delivery in MENA
What does the big data revolution mean for education? Why do we continue to lag behind large corporates in
effectively translating reams of readily available data into valuable information that can transform educational
delivery and set educational establishments apart from the competition? Learn how to effectively harness big data
within your institution to transform educational and financial outputs.
Charlie Harrington, Co-Head London Office, KNEWTON, UK
13:00 Networking Lunch
Featuring VIP Hosted Lunch Tables. Sign up on the day for a dedicated lunch with leading VIP speakers and guests.
STREAM 1 STREAM 2
14:00 Keynote Interview: Building scaleable private higher
education businesses
An in-depth interview with Alan Diaz, SVP of Laureate’s
global operations. Ideas discussed will include relations
with the company’s investors and their impact on
business operations, the challenge of balancing profits
with educational quality, regional and global trends in
enrolment numbers and future plans for the organisation.
Alan Diaz, Senior Vice President for Europe, Asia, Middle
East & Africa, LAUREATE EDUCATION, UAE
UAE Education Overview: Current status and future
prospects for the private education sector in MENA
• An overview of the education market in Abu
Dhabi and Dubai
• Outlining current and emerging trends
• Projections for the development of the sector
until 2020
• Discussing the market constraints and identifying
key emerging opportunities
Mansoor Ahmed, Director Healthcare, Education PPP
(MENA Region), COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL, UAE
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7. 14:30 Meeting the Need: To what extent is today’s private
education provision fulfilling the skills, employment and
social requirements of the Middle East’s future?
• What skills will today’s learners need to adapt to
tomorrow’s social and working environments?
• Are they already being taught, and to what
extent are the biggest developments in edtech
and educational delivery changing their
provision?
• Exploring greater education-industry partnership
opportunities to bridge the gap between
graduation and employment
• Maintaining skills acquisition and development
along individual learning pathways through
greater collaboration and partnership
Omar Elsahy, General Manager, SOUQ.COM and
Employer Partner, EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, Egypt
Sue Parker, Director of Skills, GEMS, UAE
Dr Yasmine Benamour, Director General, HEM (Institut des
Hautes Etudes de Management), Morocco
Moderated by: Imad Ghandour, Co-Founder &
Managing Director, CEDARBRIDGE, UAE
Operational Excellence: Legal considerations for
establishing robust sustainable and profitable education
businesses in the Middle East
This interactive afternoon session will provide first-hand
insight into developing and negotiating successful
education ventures across MENA. Attendees will be
provided with a case study of a proposed education
venture, outlining the concerns, requirements and
business plan for the educator business. With expert
advice from the facilitating team, attendees will study the
commercial and legal issues of the project, debate key
terms in the contract and ultimately agree on a proposed
outcome for both the investor and educator business.
Key considerations that will be covered include:
• Local partnership models
• Protecting IP and brand reputation
• Considering regional competition
• Term and Exit
Ross Barfoot, Partner, CLYDE & CO, UAE
Niall O’Toole, Partner, CLYDE & CO, UAE
Leopold Zentner, Legal Director, CLYDE & CO, UAE
15:00 Afternoon refreshments and networking
15:30 Higher Education ReExamined: Transformative Higher
Education models for the Middle East
• What impact is the digital revolution really
having on the enrollment, structure and delivery
of traditional tertiary education?
• Can innovative delivery models retain Middle
Easter talent into universities in the region rather
than losing them to Western establishments?
• Reputation vs Innovation: How will innovative
new models ever provide a real alternative to
red bricks and mortar?
• What more needs to be done to increase the
number of transnational non-residential students
and Middle Eastern-based higher education
establishments?
Hany Syed, Co-Founder and Board Member,
INTERNATIONAL HORIZONS COLLEGE, UAE
Randa Bessiso, Director, MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL,
UAE
Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director – Education Cluster,
TECOM INVESTMENTS, UAE
Dr Ahmed Hasnah, Associate Vice President – Higher
Education, QATAR FOUNDATION, Qatar
Essential considerations for attracting investment and
establishing successful owner/operator relationships to
maximse external capital sources
• What key facts are investors looking for
when assessing new business opportunities in
education?
• Outlining their key reservations regarding the
education sector to prepare your response
• Establishing effective governance strategies to
set out clear guidelines on expectations, duties
and responsibilities of each party
• Key considerations for operators before entering
partnerships: Ownership, control, expansion and
returns
Nrupaditya Singhdeo, Partner & CFO, AL MASAH CAPITAL,
UAE
16:00 The Business of Vocational Education: Innovative models
delivering vocational education as a positive choice for
individuals, businesses, society and investors
• How designing vocational education around
regional learners changes everything: Adapting
delivery methods and business models to
provide the skills regional learners want
• Engaging industry, government and
entrepreneurs in establishing new delivery
models
• Promoting vocational education as an
alternative to structured higher education
models
• Innovative global structures that can be
transferred and localised to the Middle East
Ibrahim Safadi, CEO, LUMINUS GROUP, Jordan
Christiaan Walstocke, Senior Advisor, CAIRNEAGLE, UK
Moderated by: Imad Ghandour, Co-Founder &
Managing Director, CEDARBRIDGE, UAE
Quality Control: Maintaining exceptional quality in
education businesses throughout expansion strategies
• Selecting key academic and operational criteria
for an effective quality assurance framework
• Ensuring frameworks that complement and go
beyond local inspection frameworks to ensure
outstanding delivery
• Working together across organisations and
regulators to improve standards across the entire
education community
• Using peer to peer assessment, intervention and
improvement strategies to mutually improve
performance and raise standards
Snehal Pinto, RYAN GROUP OF SCHOOLS, UAE/India
16:30 Outlining new opportunities in emerging sectors within
education
Join our interactive round tables exploring new
opportunities in emerging sectors within education. Led
by industry experts, each table will allow attendees a
chance to discuss trends, share challenges and forge
potential partnerships with new contacts. Tables will
focus on:
• Recruitment & Staff Development
• TOEFL
• Technology
• SEN
BrandED: Building a successful educational brand
• Creating a successful brand that communicates
the ethos, quality and environment of education
businesses
• Ensuring individuality in a competitive market to
meet enrollment targets
• Identifying and segmenting your target market
to ensure you meet the expectations of enrolled
students
• Continuing marketing campaigns that engage
with all the institution’s stakeholders to build
sustainable communities
Ian McIntyre, Director of Education, BRIGHTON COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS, UAE
17:00 Close of education Investment MENA Conference
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8. POST-CONFERENCE SUMMIT
10.00 Why invest in Education in Asia? Key trends and demographics outlining the size and potential of Asia’s growing
private education market
Abhinav Mital, Partner, THE PARTHENON GROUP, India
10.45 Going Global Experiences: Insight from successful businesses that have recently established themselves as new
players in Asia
Christopher Bell, Executive Chairman, BRIGHTON EDUCATION GROUP, Malaysia
11.30 Morning networking. A rapid succession of meetings matching investors, operators and regulators to discuss potential
partnerships and business opportunities.
12.00 The Investor’s Perspective: Key considerations for investors examining opportunities in Asia’s growing private
education market
Jens Yahya Zimmermann, Managing Partner, NEW SILK ROUTE GROWTH CAPITAL, UAE
Sandeep Aneja, Managing Director, KAIZEN PRIVATE EQUITY, India
12.45 Higher Education in Asia: Guidance on establishing and developing private Higher Education businesses in diverse
markets
Professor Stephen Naylor, Campus Dean & Deputy Chair Academic Board, JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY, Singapore
Hervé Mathe, PhD Professor and Dean of ESSEC ASIA PACIFIC, Singapore
13.15 Networking Lunch
14.30 Making it work: Establishing and leading successful schools that address the requirements of the domestic community
Kathy Farrell, Principal, UCIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, Malaysia
15.00 Country Round Tables: Intimate discussions with experts on private education in key Asian markets
Tengku Nurul Azian Shahriman, Education and SRI Human Capital Development, Performance Management And
Delivery Unit (Pemandu) PRIME MINISTER’S DEPARTMENT, Malaysia
16.00 End of Summit Day
THURSDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2014
Investing into private education businesses in Asia
A BRAND NEW summit day examining the potential of expanding and investing into education businesses in Asia. As
demand within Asia for private education continues to grow dramatically, increasing opportunities are available for
investors, operators and education services providers to establish branch campuses, open new establishments, and
partner with Ministries and existing organisations. This Summit day will provide attendees with the latest forecasts, insight
and relationships required to access this important sector.
Abhinav Mital
Partner
The Parthenon Group
India
Christopher Bell
Executive Chairman
Brighton Education Group
Malaysia
Herve Mathe
Dean
ESSEC Asia Pacific
Singapore
Sandeep Aneja
Founder & Managing Director
Kaizen Private Equity
India
Jens Zimmermann
Managing Director
New Silk Route Growth Partners
UAE
Stephen Naylor
Campus Dean
James Cook University
Singapore
Kathryn Farrell
Principal
UCSI International School
Malaysia
Tengku Nurul Azian Shahriman
Education and SRI Human Capital
Development PEMANDU, Prime
Minister’s Department Malaysia
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9. A series of free to attend seminars for leadership and
teaching teams exploring the latest innovations in ed-tech
transforming teaching and learning outcomes in MENA.
TUESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2014
14.00 From Boardroom to Classroom: Creating a practical and applicable digital strategy
14.30 Getting the most out of your technology budget through efficient device
assessments and procurement strategies
15.00 Fast-track teacher technology training: Professional development programmes that
motivate, reward and expand
15.30 From tech integration to digital normalisation: Are you ready for No Rules Learning?
16.00 Comparing BYOD with 1 to 1 tablet programmes: Deciding the feasibility and
viability of device integration schemes
16.30 Getting school administration to think digitally to improve technology integration
17.00 Improving Arabic teaching and learning with technology: Successful stories from
the UAE
WEDNESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2014
14.00 Exploring gamification that delivers truly meaningful educational experiences
14.30 Developing e-assessments for effective learning in tertiary education
15.00 Navigating the legalities around education resources, copyright and content
sharing
15.30 Reaching rural students, schools and communities with digital learning
16.00 Technology as a key contributor to transformative school turnarounds
16.30 Developing truly individualized personal learning journeys
17.00 Using augmented reality to enhance learning experiences
Promote your solutions to a niche audience of
senior education business leaders and investors
in the Education Investment Exhibition. The
exhibition provides
a unique opportunity for you to actively engage
with
the entire Education Investment audience and
showcase the impact your solutions have on
teaching and learning with technology in MENA.
To include your company in the seminars contact
sponsorship@informa.com
or call +971 (0)4 407 2792.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Joseph Nettikaden
Chief Information
Officer
ESOL
Dr Farah Sarraj
Deputy Director
Ajman Academy
Phil Redhead
Senior Advisor
Digital Learning
GEMS Education
Dylan Jones
Senior International
Strategy Cansultant
Follett International
Samia Al Farra
Advisory Board
Member
Taaleem
Neels Steyn
IT SCHOOL
INNOVATION
Steve Siegel
Vice President
Follett International
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EXHIBITORS
SABIS® is a global education management organization that provides its network of member schools, all of which are financially and administratively independent,
with support and services through a team of committed and experienced professionals who ensure quality control, innovation, and efficiency. e SABIS® School
Network consists of schools located in 15 countries on 4 continents and educates more than 63,000 students. Each member school implements the proprietary
SABIS® Educational System, an educational program that provides a high-quality education and prepares students for success in college and beyond.
GEMS Education owns and operates a global network of award winning international schools. With over 50 years of experience in education, GEMS provides high
quality holistic education to over 130,000 students from 151 countries. It employs over 11,000 education professionals, specialists and staff from around the world.
e GEMS Education school model is unique in the world because it offers a variety of curricula across a range of tuition fees making private education more
accessible to all. Over the last three years alone, GEMS students have been accepted into 590 universities in 41 countries and won over 700 international and
regional awards for academics, sports and the arts. GEMS Education also supports Governments’ education reform agenda by working with Ministries of Education
to lift school performance and improve the standards and expertise of government schools worldwide. GEMS Education has offices in the United Arab Emirates,
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e Ryan International Group of Institutions is India’s largest privately owned K12 chain of schools. e Ryan Group started its first school in Mumbai way back in
1976 and has now expanded its presence to over 40 cities in India (in 16 states) and in the Middle-East. It runs over 125 schools and has a student strength of over
250,000. It has schools affiliated to various boards – National Boards like ICSE CBSE, State Boards in multiple states, International Boards like IB (International
Baccalaureate) and Cambridge CIE (offering IGCSE, AS/A Levels). e group is run by the Founder Chairman, Dr. A F Pinto, ably supported by the Managing Director,
Mrs. Grace Pinto. Both of them are leading lights in education in India and have been honoured with several awards. Ryan Schools have been consistently ranked
amongst the top by Education World magazine Hindustan Times. Most recently, the group was declared Asia’s Best K12 Education Institute by WCRC and also
received the Global Education Excellence Award from PrimeTime Research.
Clyde Co is a global law firm with a pioneering heritage and a resolute sector focus. Our approach in the region is based on a successful formula which combines in-depth
local expertise and know-how with international law firm standards. Our specialist education team is based across the MENA region and comprises specialist
lawyers from a range of legal disciplines including corporate, commercial, regulatory, dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property, construction and real
estate. We provide joined-up commercial, pragmatic and innovative advice to education sector clients on all aspects of their business.
IT School Innovation is an education company that focuses on combining the best educational practices with the latest technology to enable a teaching and learning
environment in keeping with the 21st century. We specialize in the integrated application of the curriculum, the teachers and the learners through our Personalized
Education Framework.
Follett helps schools do more with less, meet rigorous standards and prepare students for success. Our integrated solutions help you manage resources and reach
instructional goals, all while keeping an eye on your budget. We believe that outstanding content, tools and support lead to better learning – wherever learning takes
place.
D3 Consulting is a premier school consultancy company, specializing in starting schools, evaluation, management, accreditation and school-related improvement
services for private and public school-related businesses worldwide. D3 Consulting assists in starting up or managing schools through providing high quality of
services such as determining the school’s purpose and direction, completing the market study, analyzing of the study results, and development of the business plan
with one objective in mind which is to support, manage, and develop quality schools for a better future. Starting a school requires exceptional planning, preparation,
experience, and a commitment to a clear vision. D3 Consulting aims to develop an overview of the purpose and direction of the school through creating Strategic
Plan, Mission, Values, Goals, and Operational Plan.
Pansophic Learning is an education company that strives to provide students and educators exceptional learning solutions that enable them to maximize their
success academically and in life, regardless of geographic, financial, or demographic circumstance. We currently operate in the United States, Switzerland, and the
Middle East.
in-
Colliers International is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with over 15,800 professionals operating out of more than 485 offices in 63 countries.
Colliers International delivers a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide, including global corporate solutions, brokerage, property
and asset management, hotel investment sales and consulting, valuation, consulting and appraisal services and insightful research. e latest annual survey by the
Lipsey Company ranked Colliers International as the second-most recognized commercial real estate firm in the world. In MENA Colliers International has provided
leading advisory services through its regional offices since 1996. Colliers International currently has four corporate offices in the region located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
Riyadh and Jeddah.
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11. JOIN 50+ LEADING AUTHORITIES ON
DRIVING PRIVATE EDUCATION INVESTMENT:
REGULATORS, Entrepreneurs Innovators
Samer Khalidi
Executive Director -
Alternative Investments
NBK Capital
Sayem Reza
Head of Corporate Business
Development
SEDCO Holding
Svava Bjarnasson
Principal Education Specialist
International Finance Corporation
Abdulla Al Karam
Chairman and Director
General
Knowledge and Human
Development Authority
Ala Alsallal
Founder CEO
Jamalon
Ayoub Kazim
Managing Director -
Education Cluster
TECOM Investments
Tengku Nurul Azian
Shahriman
Education and SRI Human
Capital Development
PEMANDU, Prime Minister’s
Department
Ron Packard
CEO
Pansophic Learning
Ian McIntyre
Director of Education
Brighton College
International Schools
Ibrahim Safadi
CEO
Luminus Education Group
Karim Ragab
Co-Founder Chairman
Kompass Education
Michael Lewis
Chairman
The Riverston Group
Randa Bessiso
Director
MANCHESTER BUSINESS
SCHOOL
Tariq Shaikh
Managing Director CEO
RHT PARTNERS
Ahmed Hasnah
Associate Vice President -
Higher Education
Qatar Foundation
Alan Diaz
Senior Vice President for Europe
Asia Middle East Africa
Laureate Education
Dino Varkey
Group Chief Operating
Officer and Board Member
GEMS
Gene Eidelman
CEO
Mosaica Education
George Ghantous
Managing Director MESEA
Nord Anglia
Max Fowinkel
Principal
Warburg Pincus
Dr Yasmine Benamour
Director General
HEM
Victor Saad
Vice President Board
Member
SABIS
Zahra Hamirani
Owner
Blossom Nurseries
Tammam Abushakra
Advisor to the Chairman
ESOL Limited
Dr. Tolga Yazizi
President CEO
Plato Education
Operators
Investors
Bernard West
CEO
Tadrees
Dany Rammal
Managing Director
Providence Equity Partners
Don Lim
Executive Director
Al Masah Capital Management
Imad Ghandour
Managing Director
Cedarbridge
Jens Zimmermann
Managing Director
New Silk Route Growth Partners
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