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Outstanding Schools Dubai 2026

6-7th November | Dubai, UAE
09:00 - 09:25
Beyond KHDA Ratings: What it Means to Maintain Educational Excellence
09:25 - 09:50
Headline Sponsor Session
09:50 - 10:15
The Innovation Paradox — When to Change vs. When to Protect Consistency
10:15 - 10:30
Networking Break
10:30 - 11:15
Panel Discussion: What “Outstanding” Means in Practice
11:15 – 12:00
Sponsor Workshops

A series of interactive workshops led by conference partners, focusing on practical tools, strategies and solutions for school leaders. Delegates can choose from five concurrent workshop sessions.

12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & Networking Break
Breakout Session 1 - Delegates choose from four concurrent sessions.

Track 1 — Early Years & Vertical Integration
What Does Outstanding Early Years Provision Actually Look Like?

Track 2 — Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
Designing Future-Ready Curricula: What Should Students Be Learning in a Rapidly Changing Digital Environment?

Track 3 — Digital Transformation & Infrastructure
AI Implementation: Strategic Roadmap for School Leaders

Track 4 — People, Operations & Growth
Building Teacher Agency: When to Empower and When to Direct

13:00 - 13:35
13:35 – 13:50
Track Sponsor Insight Sessions

Short partner-led insight sessions within each track.

13:50 - 14:25
Breakout Session 2 - Delegates choose from four concurrent sessions.

Track 1 — Early Years & Vertical Integration
Staffing Early Childhood Centres: Recruitment, Retention and Professional Development

Track 2 — Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
What Outcomes Metrics (PISA, MAP and Others) Actually Tell Us About Our Schools

Track 3 — Digital Transformation & Infrastructure
Evaluating AI Vendors: What to Ask Before You Buy

Track 4 — People, Operations & Growth
Case Study: Building Teacher Wellbeing Programmes That Reduce Turnover

14:25 - 14:40
Networking Break
14:40 - 15:15
Breakout Session 3 - Delegates choose from four concurrent sessions.

Track 1 — Early Years & Vertical Integration
Transition Management: From Nursery to Reception Without Losing Families

Track 2 — Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
Movement and Mental Health: Utilising Sport to Support Student Wellbeing

Track 3 — Digital Transformation & Infrastructure
Cybersecurity and AI: New Risks for Schools

Track 4 — People, Operations & Growth
AI in School Operations: Admissions, Scheduling and Communications

15:15 - 15:45
Networking Break
15:45 - 16:20
Breakout Session 4 - Delegates choose from four concurrent sessions.

Track 1 — Early Years & Vertical Integration
The Business Case for Vertical Integration: Why School Groups Are Acquiring Nurseries

Track 2 — Teaching, Learning & Curriculum
How Schools Build Inclusive Classrooms Without Sacrificing Academic Rigour

Track 3 — Digital Transformation & Infrastructure
Future-Proofing Infrastructure: What to Build Now for 2030

Track 4 — People, Operations & Growth
Building Systems That Scale: Maintaining Operational Excellence During Expansion

16:20 - 16:30
Closing Keynote
16:30
Outstanding Schools Awards Reception & Closing Drinks

Discover the Outstanding Schools Awards

Explore the awards and categories that celebrate excellence in global education and recognise the visionaries leading the way.

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