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In partnership with: Organised by: make your mark THE LEADING EDUCATION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IN THE MENA REGION Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls 25 - 27 February 2020 WWW.GESSDUBAI.COM Regional Partners: Education Partner: Knowledge Partner: Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Supported by: CHANGING 12,000+ THE FACE OF education professionals EDUCATION IN THE MENA REGION 550+ educational suppliers GESS Dubai has long served as the meeting place for the entire education community in the Middle East and beyond. Returning for its 13th edition in February 2020, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, GESS Dubai is the only event you need to make 2 IN 3 your mark on this flourishing market. Whatever the visitors have objective and whatever your budget, exhibiting with purchasing authority us is the perfect platform for success. Visitors came from Free to attend to anyone working in the field of education, the exhibition provides educators access to the products and solutions that meet the 68 needs of the modern classroom and transform the countries way students learn. Alongside the exhibition runs an extensive conference programme and awards ceremony, making GESS Dubai the complete event for the education industry. 95% of exhibitors would recommend GESS Dubai to another company We have had visitors from several countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, it is a great platform to connect us with interested buyers. GESS has truly moved from Gulf education to global education supplies & solutions. EduScience UK LTD 2 | www.gessdubai.com A FLOURISHING EDUCATION LANDSCAPE - UAE The UAE is seen as the most mature and prosperous education market in the region, allocating 20% of its total budgeted expenditure on education, 6% more than the GCC average. With the UAE government continuing to invest in developing into a knowledge- based economy, education continues to remain a top priority. PUBLIC 639 23,146 287,725 Schools Teachers Students PRIVATE 580 46,870 793,295 Schools Teachers Students AED10.25 billion ($2.79 billion) allocated to Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s regulatory bodies, education spending, in line with the Ministry of Knowledge and Human Development Authority Education's, "UAE Vision 2021". (KHDA) and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) ensure streamlined Ensuring its students have access to a first-rate education investment and operations processes. education system is one of the six pillars of the UAE Vision 2021. The UAE private K-12 education market is expected to reach US$ 7.1 billion by 2023. Schools, universities and students are to be equipped with Smart systems and devices as a basis Dubai and Abu Dhabi alone account for 60% of for all teaching methods, projects and research. the private K-12 market in the region. There will also be significant investments to Private K-12 enrollment in UAE of 75%. promote and reinforce enrollment in preschools as this plays an important role in shaping Sources: www.government.ae, Understanding Middle East Education: UAE Country children’s personalities and their future. Profile – PWC Education Skills Practice, GCC Education Industry – November 12, 2018; Alpen Capital. Special Report -The Private K-12 Opportunity in the Middle East; L.E.K Why The Saudi K-12 Market Ticks All The Right Boxes For Investors; Forbes Middle East A FLOURISHING EDUCATION LANDSCAPE – THE WIDER MIDDLE EAST Historically, the UAE has grabbed the headlines for education growth in the region. However, governments region-wide are now identifying education as a priority in developing their knowledge-based economies with the private K-12 sector benefitting most,now valued at $6.8b. The total number of students in The number of students in The vocational training market the GCC is projected to reach private schools in the GCC is in the GCC is expected to grow 14.5 million by 2022, with the predicted to reach 3.2 million by 14% by 2020, with most pre-primary & tertiary expected in 2023. demand coming from UAE and to grow faster than other Saudi Arabia. segments. PRIVATE K-12 MIDDLE EAST EDUCATION MARKETS | $0.2b Jordan Kuwait | $0.9b Egypt | $0.3b Dubai | $2.3b Abu Dhabi | $1.1b Saudi Arabia | $1.3b Oman | $0.7b Total $6.8b Special Report -The Private K-12 Opportunity in the Middle East; L.E.K SAUDI ARABIA IN FOCUS The nation with the biggest growth potential in the coming years is undoubtedly Saudi Arabia. With the governments “Vision 2030” initiatives underway, the aim is to see the share of private education grow to 25% by 2030. – Consumer spending on education in Saudi Arabia has increased by 13% in 5 years. – 980+ new private schools will be needed as part of Vision 2030 – Private K-12 market set to more than double by 2023 – Our 2019 event saw an 18.08% increase in attendance from Saudi Arabia, making it the perfect stepping stone to the Saudi market. GESS Dubai enjoys the support of the Saudi Ministry of Education in the promotion of it’s wider aims in the region for Vision 2030 and welcomes Saudi supplier Classera back as Gold Sponsor for 2020. Sources: “K12 Market in Saudi Arabia Unlimited Opportunities; Colliers International MENA, Special Report -Sources: The Private K-12 Opportunity in the Middle East; L.E.K, Why The Saudi K-12 Market Ticks All The Right Boxes For Investors; Forbes Middle East 4 | www.gessdubai.com WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? GESS Dubai is the trusted platform for suppliers of the entire spectrum of educational products. If you are looking to expand your presence in the region and meet with over 12,000 educational professionals including key buyers and decision makers, GESS Dubai is the event you cannot afford to miss. Art, Craft, Stationery and Hardware – 3D Printers, AV, Design Multimedia Technology Books, Magazines, Publishers, E-Publishers Language Learning Curriculum Learning Environment – Furniture, Sustainability Distributor Music EdTech – AI, AR, Coding, S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Digital, VR Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) School Management – Educational Toys, Games and Communication, Finance, Playground Equipment Recruitment, Training and Transport E-Learning and Software Special Educational Needs Gamification Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Government Bodies and Vocational Equipment and Associations Resources GESS DUBAI 2020 IS THE ONLY EVENT COMPANIES NEED TO: Meet with decision makers in the industry. Showcase the latest solutions to prospective customers. Understand the needs and nuances of the market and develop business relationships. Launch new products, generate leads and make sales. Expand presence in a new, strategically important market. 5 | www.gessdubai.com WHO WILL YOU MEET? We pride ourselves on creating a hub for the entire education industry. GESS Dubai provides educators from early years, K-12 and higher ed institutions the chance to network, inspire, learn and most importantly do business. Whether you’re looking to meet decision makers from government ministries, pitch your latest product to decision makers from the private sector or find a new distributor for the region, you can do it all under one roof at GESS Dubai. MEET EDUCATORS FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE MARKET 66% K-12 3% SEN 10% Higher Education / 7% Education Zone / Vocational Government Body 7% School Management 7% Distributor of visitors rated GESS Dubai as of exhibitors said that GESS important to the development of Dubai changed their prospects 94% their school or organization 80% for the better in the region VISITOR PROFILE School Owner / Director / CEO Head of Department / Year / Training & Development / HR / Founder Subject / Learning Consultant / Private Tutor Head Teacher / Principal / Dean Marketing / PR Government Advisor / Procurement / Purchasing / Chief Academic Officer / Education Officer Bursar COO Psychologist / Counsellor / Deputy / Assistant Principal Teacher / Lecturer / Professor Welfare Manager / Supervisor Administration / Finance Student Teacher / PHD GESS is a great way to get in front of our Middle East market to meet, discuss and understand their needs more SENNHEISER We know what a significant commitment exhibiting can be in terms of your time and resources. That’s why we’re committed to delivering the highest quality of visitor audience, to maximise your ROI at the show. The 2019 event saw a 25% increase in attendees, including the widest range of decision makers from the region’s most reputable institutions. HERE IS A SAMPLE OF OUR TOP 2019 ATTENDEES Abu Dhabi International School – ICT Coordinator British School Muscat – Principal Addis Ababa Institute of Technology, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia – Lecturer British School of Kuwait – Senior Procurement Officer Ajman Academy – Facilities Manager Capital School – Head of EYFS Ajyal International School – Procurement & Contract Manager Childrens House Montessori – Director Ajyal International School – MBZ – Director Cranleigh School – IT Director Al Basma British School – Principal Curtin University Dubai – Academic Director Al Hekma International School, Bahrain – Assistant Principal Deira International School – Primary Deputy Principal Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira – Curriculum Advisor Dubai British School – Assistant Head Al Khaleej National School – Steam Coordinator Dubai College – Director of Digital Technology Al Maha Private School, Muscat – Director Dubai English Speaking College – Head of Arabic Al Maha Private School, Muscat – CEO Dubai International Academy – Group Head of Educational Technology Al Mawakeb School - Al Khawaneej – Director of Learning Dubai Scholars Private