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