1
10:00 – 10:05
5m
Opening

National Anthem & Qur'an Recital

2
10:05 – 10:10
5m
Opening

Welcome Remarks by MC

3
10:10 – 10:15
5m
Keynote

Official Address – Minister of Education

4
10:15 – 10:35
20m
Stage Talk

Sports-Integrated Schools: A New Model for Educational Investment

Speakers
H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Al SaudMinister of Sport
5
10:35 – 11:20
45m
Ministerial Panel Discussion

Education as a Catalyst for Sustainable Economic Growth. National Priorities and Scalable Investment Pathways

Ministerial
Moderator
Yaseer Al-SaggafTelevision Presenter
Speakers
H.E. Yousef Al-BenyanMinister of Education
H.E. Khalid Al-FalihMinister of Investment
H.E. Faisal Al-IbrahimMinister of Economy and Planning
H.E. Ahmed Al-RajhiMinister of Human Resources and Social Development
H.E. Majid Al-HogailMinister of Municipalities and Housing
6
11:20 – 11:40
20m
MoU Ceremony

MoU Ceremony

7
11:40 – 12:00
20m
Fireside Chat

Accelerating Education Investment Through National Competitiveness Frameworks

Moderator
Dr. Hanan Al-SaifManaging Director
Speakers
H.E. Dr. Eman Al-MutairiVice Minister of Commerce
Eng. Iyad Al-GarawiAssistant Minister for Private Education & Investment
8
12:00 – 12:35
35m
Panel Discussion

Investing in Higher Education. Endowments, Research, and Industry Partnerships for Growth

Moderator
Dr. Musaed Al-KholiefGM of Private Higher Education
Speakers
H.E. Prof. Einas Al-IssaVice Minister of Education
Prof. Nasser Al-AqiliSecretary General, Council of University Affairs
Lord Smith of KelvinChancellor, Strathclyde University
Dr. Jens FrederiksenPresident, University of New Haven
Dr. Mohammed bin Owaid Al-OtaibiRDIA
9
12:35 – 12:55
20m
Stage Talk

Building an Integrated Investment Pathway for Education

Speakers
Eng. Abdulrahman Al-HajriDeputy Minister for Investment
10
12:55 – 13:55
60m
Break

Break and Networking

11
13:55 – 14:30
35m
Panel Discussion

Financing the Future of Education. Pathways through Debt, Equity, and Grants

Moderator
Eng. Thamer Al-SamariAssistant Deputy Minister for Investment
Speakers
Eng. Mohammed Al-GhamdiAssistant Minister of Education
Ibrahim El-RashedCEO, SME Bank
Ahmed Al-MohaisenCEO, Ashmore
Bader Al-SalloomCEO, Banque Saudi Fransi
Ali AlyabesDeputy Minister for Public Budget (MOF)
12
14:30 – 14:50
20m
Fireside Chat

Redefining Education for a Skills-Driven Economy

Moderator
Dr. Richard ChurchesEducation Development Trust
Speakers
H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al-FahidGovernor, TVTC
Mr. Donald TongVTC China
Ashwin AssomullPartner, L.E.K.
13
14:50 – 15:10
20m
Stage Talk

Evidence That Transforms Teaching and Learning

Speakers
Dr. Richard ChurchesEducation Development Trust – Global
14
15:10 – 15:45
35m
Panel Discussion

Public–Private Partnerships in Education. Transforming Education Through Strategic Privatization

Moderator
Mohannad BasodanCEO, NCP
Speakers
Harry A. PatrinosFormer Senior Adviser, World Bank
15
15:45 – 16:00
15m
Presentation

Roundtable Outcomes Presentation

16
16:00 – 16:05
5m
Closing

Closing Remarks

Session Types

Panel
Stage Talk
Fireside
Break
1
10:00 – 10:05
5m
Opening

Opening Remarks by MC

2
10:05 – 10:40
35m
Panel Discussion

EdTech and AI. Regional Investment Opportunities in Scalable and Inclusive Digital Learning

Moderator
Dr. Nora Al-Muhanna
Speakers
Fahad Al-SulaiaCEO, Tatweer EdTech
Mohammed Al-DhalaanCo-Founder & CEO, Noon Academy
3
10:40 – 10:55
15m
Fireside Chat

From Classrooms to Capital Markets. Lessons from Local and Global Education IPOs

Moderator
Nasser Al-AjajiChief of Listing, Saudi Exchange
Speakers
Eng. Abdulaziz Al-RashedChairman, Al Khaleej Training and Education
Dr. Abdullah Al-DebekhiAssistant Minister, Ministry of Investment
4
10:55 – 11:30
35m
Panel Discussion

Quality in Primary Education Through International Partnerships and Investment

Moderator
Dr. Ibtisam Al-Oraini
Speakers
Assoc. Prof. Hassan KhormiDeputy Minister for General Education
Dr. Mohammed Al-OdibDeputy Minister for Private Education
David BaldwinCEO, Cognita Middle East
Sean DaveyReigate Grammar International
Nieves Segovia BonetPresident, SEK Education Group
5
11:30 – 11:50
20m
Success Story

Wadi Makkah. Turning University Innovation into Investment Success

Speakers
Dr. Ali Al-ShaeryCEO, Wadi Makkah
6
11:50 – 12:10
20m
Presentation

Roundtable Outcomes Presentation

7
12:10 – 13:10
60m
Break

Break & Networking

8
13:10 – 13:45
35m
Panel Discussion

Land, Data, Business Models. Accelerating Education Investment

Moderator
Dr. Huda Bin Saedan
Speakers
Eng. Metab Al-ShahraniGroup CEO, Tatweer Education Holding
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-HarkanGovernor, General Authority for State Real Estate
Eng. Khalid Al-DughaitherDeputy Minister for Regulations & Legal Affairs, MOMRAH
9
14:00 – 14:15
15m
Stage Talk

Global Lessons on Quality, Equity, and Skills

Speakers
Andreas SchleicherOECD
10
14:15 – 14:50
35m
Panel Discussion

The Strategic and Economic Opportunity of Early Childhood

Moderator
Pam MundyDirector, PMA
Speakers
Dr. Ahmed Al-JubailiNCSEE
Dr. Huda Al-Fardous
Leah Arnold PhillipsFounder of Growing Little Humans
Dr. Saad Awad Al-HarbiDeputy Minister for Early Childhood
11
14:50 – 15:05
15m
Stage Talk

Driving Educational Quality Through Partnership and Regulation

12
15:05 – 15:25
20m
Presentation

Roundtable Outcomes Presentation

13
15:25 – 15:35
10m
Closing

Closing Remarks & Audience Reflections

Session Types

Panel
Stage Talk
Fireside
Break
Interactive Workshops

Specialized Workshops

Interactive sessions with local and international experts

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop 1

Investment Structures in Education: Legal Frameworks and Financial Models

Deep dive into investment vehicles, regulatory compliance, and optimal financial structures for education ventures in Saudi Arabia.

Workshop Hall A
50 seats

Facilitators

Dr. Sarah Al-Mutairi

Education Investment Advisor

Ministry of Education

James Chen

Managing Partner

EdVentures Capital

Workshop 2

EdTech Innovation: From Prototype to Scale

Practical workshop on developing, testing, and scaling educational technology solutions for the MENA region.

Workshop Hall B
60 seats

Facilitators

Maria Rodriguez

Chief Innovation Officer

Global EdTech Partners

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Director of Digital Learning

King Saud University

Workshop 3

Building Public-Private Partnerships in Education

Interactive session on structuring successful PPP models, case studies, and lessons learned from global education partnerships.

Workshop Hall C
75 seats

Facilitators

Michael Thompson

PPP Specialist

World Bank

Fatima Al-Saud

Partnership Director

Misk Foundation

2:45 – 3:45 PM
Workshop 4

Strategic Planning for Educational Excellence

Learn how to develop comprehensive strategic plans for educational institutions aligned with Vision 2030.

Workshop Hall A
40 seats

Facilitators

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rasheed

Strategic Planning Consultant

Ministry of Education

Workshop 5

Marketing Your Educational Institution

Effective marketing strategies and digital presence for educational institutions in the modern era.

Workshop Hall B
55 seats

Facilitators

Sarah Mitchell

Education Marketing Expert

Global Education Marketing

Sponsor Workshop

Sponsor Workshop

Exclusive workshop presented by our event sponsor showcasing innovative solutions for education.

Workshop Hall C
80 seats

Facilitators

TBA

Sponsor Representative

Event Sponsor

1:30 – 2:30 PM
Workshop 1

Quality Assurance in Education

Frameworks and best practices for implementing quality assurance systems in educational institutions.

Workshop Hall A
50 seats

Facilitators

Dr. Noura Al-Qahtani

Quality Assurance Director

Education & Training Evaluation Commission

Workshop 2

Innovative Curriculum Design

Modern approaches to curriculum design that prepare students for future challenges.

Workshop Hall B
60 seats

Facilitators

Prof. John Anderson

Curriculum Development Specialist

Cambridge International

Workshop 3

Teacher Training and Professional Development

Creating effective professional development programs for educators in the 21st century.

Workshop Hall C
70 seats

Facilitators

Dr. Maha Al-Subaie

Teacher Development Expert

National Center for Professional Development

2:45 – 3:45 PM
Workshop 4

Digital Transformation in Education

Implementing digital transformation strategies for modern educational institutions.

Workshop Hall A
45 seats

Facilitators

Eng. Khalid Al-Otaibi

Digital Transformation Consultant

SDAIA

Workshop 5

Student Wellbeing and Support Systems

Building comprehensive student support systems for academic and personal success.

Workshop Hall B
55 seats

Facilitators

Dr. Layla Al-Hamdan

Student Wellbeing Specialist

Family Affairs Council

Sponsor Workshop

Sponsor Workshop

Exclusive workshop presented by our event sponsor showcasing innovative solutions for education.

Workshop Hall C
80 seats

Facilitators

TBA

Sponsor Representative

Event Sponsor

Notice

  • • Seating is limited.
  • • Registration is required for entry.
  • • Attendees receive an official certificate of appreciation.