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Hannah Docherty is a dedicated leader in inclusive education, holding Master's degrees in Inclusive Education and Psychology and working towards a Ph.D. in Education and Social Justice. She combines d ... -
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Margaret Mulholland is an inclusion consultant, policy specialist at ASCL and regular commentator in the education press. Margaret is an Honorary Norham Fellow at the Department of Education, Universi ... -
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Dr. Rukiya Deetjen Ruiz is an educational strategist and researcher operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence and accessibility. Her work is rooted in creating inclusive academic enviro ... -
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With over a decade of expertise in data management and school improvement, Abdul is a seasoned educational leader currently serving as the Assistant Principal at GEMS FirstPoint School. He brings over ... -
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Leah's teaching experience, spanning over 12 years both internationally and in Canada, showcases her commitment to education. Beyond her teaching roles, her passion for interior design and a keen inte ... -
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Sajid is Principal of the prestigious, outstanding rated Kings’ School Al Barsha in Dubai. He joined Kings’ in 2023 having successfully founded and led, as CEO a multi-academy trust in Birmingham serv ... -
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Jo is a trusted policy advisor who has made a transformational contribution to education in the Middle East. Working with Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority, she was the architect of Du ... -
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Educator, international keynote speaker, blogger, panellist, podcaster and Head of Education at the Texthelp Group - the world's largest specialist assistive technology company. Paddy is a passionate, ... -
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Marc Ashford is the CEO of Transform International, a specialised recruitment agency focused on bridging the gap between top-tier educators and schools across the Middle East. With over 15 years of ex ... -
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Emmanuel is an accomplished inclusion specialist teacher based in the Middle East, bringing over 10 years of diverse experience as a learning support assistant, teacher, and senior leader in special e ... -
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Mona Baba Merii is an independent Education Consultant and Coach with over 20 years of international experience. She has successfully established and transformed numerous Student Support and Special ... -
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Sureya has been teaching for nearly 20 years and has held various leadership positions within Primary Education. She is a UK-qualified Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and her experience ... -
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With nearly 25 years of experience, Berna is a dedicated Educational Leader and Educational Psychologist committed to advancing Inclusive practices. She began her career as a primary school teacher in ... -
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Jess Coburn is the founder of Stress Busters, a consultancy and training company focused on child development and mental health. With a degree in Community and Health Psychology, specializing in chil ... -
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Jack Churchill OBE is proud to be the Co-Founder of Scanning Pens & Empowering Tech. He holds a BSc in Information Systems & Publishing from Oxford Brookes University. He established the assistive te ... -
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As the Head of Inclusion at Raha International School Gardens Campus, I, Ben Crosby, am passionate about creating an environment where all students feel welcomed, supported, and able to succeed. Origi ... -
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Following over two decades of education experience, ending with the role of Head of Inclusion across two schools in Dubai and the chair of a network of inclusion practitioners, Emma became the Educati ... -
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Rachel brings a wealth of expertise with 23 years of experience as a Client Account Director, managing relationships with some of the world’s most prominent global brands. She has a proven track recor ... -
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Fran has been teaching for twenty five years and is a fully qualified and highly experienced Head of Inclusion across both the primary and secondary age ranges. Having taught in various different sett ... -
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Ginette is a specialist in educational provision for students with additional learning needs; a teacher and school leader in the UK and UAE for almost 25 years, she also worked in the ADEK Students of ... -
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David Muir is a member of the Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching in the UK. He is a highly experienced education professional with a strong background in school improvement, monitoring, e ... -
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Kemi Oluyinka is an experienced SENCO, Science Teacher, educational leader with experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Educational Consultant and the Founder of the Black Teachers Network. Kemi is us ... -
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Dr. Jennie Telus, a proud Haitian-Bahamian, brings over 12 years of international experience in education, with a specialization in inclusive education. Her diverse cultural background has been instru ... -
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Heleen van der Merwe is an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who currently leads the Speech and Language Therapy Department at the Rashid Centre, a role she has held since 2023 after joi ...
27th – 28th April 2026
27th – 28th April 2026
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