Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions Exhibition and Global Educaiton Forum

Whether you are a head teacher, head of procurement, head of department, dean, professor, lecturer, teacher or just involved in education, you will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of some of the most innovative exhibits from the leading suppliers to the global education market. In conjunction with the exhibition, GEF is renowned as an industry leader in terms of providing ongoing education, debates and insight.

Under the patronage of his Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minster and Ruler of Dubai and working in partnership with the Ministry of Education, GESS and GEF bring together the global education industry with a dynamic combination of exhibition and high level conference.

The Global Education Forum provides an extensive, world-class educational programme to help teachers, educators and academics of all levels develop their skills and gain insight from international experts.

This free of charge conference features a wide range of keynote presentations, ministerial panel sessions, heads of state, CPD sessions, abstract presentations and workshops. GEF attracts a wide range of international and local keynote speakers addressing today's key education topics. The theme for 2014 is "Education and the 21st Century: Skills, Opportunities and Challenges".

Our packed programme of seminars and conference include:

• 149 conference sessions
• 6 globally recognised keynote speakers
• 100+ international and regional speakers
• 96.6% of visitors thought GEF sessions were relevant for their ongoing professional development

There is no other show in the Middle East that provides the perfect platform for educationalists worldwide to meet and find new products and services, and discuss a range of topics about education and its future.

This year also sees the launch of the GESS Education Awards with a Gala Dinner on 5 March 2014 designed to celebrate excellence in the education industry.