Join us for an exclusive virtual event that offers an in-depth exploration of GESS Dubai.

BESA is pleased to once again be supporting GESS Dubai, which takes place on 12-14 November. GESS Dubai offers an effective way to reach a targeted and international audience. It continues to receive support from the UAE Ministry of Education and is the only education exhibition and conference within the Middle East to have the presence of five Ministries of Education and other government bodies. The event has high level discussions that change the education sector in the region and provides the platform for delegations to network, have training and share knowledge.

This webinar will give you insight into the market opportunities that exist within Dubai; to hear from DBT about the support they can offer; to find out more about the GESS Dubai event and finally to learn about BESA's support.

Programme:

11.00 - Introduction Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA 

11.05 - Overview of the Middle East Market Danny Yeow, Founder and CEO, GEST Consultancy

11.15 -  The Middle East & Asia International School Market Kim Lynch, Business Development Manager, ISC Research

11.25 - GESS Dubai - What to expect as an exhibitor Steve Whitley, Founder, EdTech Consulting

11.35 - GESS Dubai - BESA member Case Study: The Happy Confident Company Ian Hunter, Founder & CEO, Lime Education Consulting Ltd

11.45 - BESA & DBT at GESS Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA

11.50 - Q&A with Dave Smith, Danny Yeow, Kim Lynch, Steve Whitley & Ian Hunter

Key speakers:

Dave Smith, Head of Partnerships and Events, BESA

Dave Smith has oversight for the content of BESA’s partnerships and events, as well as leading on BESA’s EdTech Exchange and Bett Futures programmes. Formerly a teacher and local authority senior inspector in London, Dave has spent over twenty years specialising in computing, education technology and online safety support for schools in the United Kingdom and overseas. He is a former Bett and ERA Awards Judge and also served as a member of the Bett Advisory Group. He recently worked with Naace (the Education Technology Association) on the EdTech Leadership Briefing Paper for school leaders. He is currently a member and governor of two primary/secondary Multi Academy Trusts in England, has been a governor of four primary and secondary schools and was previously a teacher/senior leader in 3 London schools and a UK university.

Danny Yeow, Founder and CEO, GEST Consultancy

After near 16 years’ experience working in the sector, Danny Yeow founded Global Education Strategy Team Ltd (GEST Consultancy) to give EdTech companies the knowledge, expertise, strategy and resource to grow internationally at a scale and pace that suits their individual needs.  

Danny has a global network and team, whilst personally focused on Europe and the Middle East, where he has managed and delivered sales opportunities for prestigious schools in the region.

He has also implemented EdTech solutions suites across multi-national school groups, secured large enterprise strategic partnerships and been involved in government level procurement.

Kim Lynch, Business Development Manager, ISC Research

With a background in education supplier organisations, Kim has extensive experience working globally with international schools and groups on their use of SaaS products. She frequently attended the major international school events and conferences and visited schools to provide onsite training and support to teachers and various school staff across the Middle East, Europe, and South-East Asia. Joining in 2021, Kim now works at ISC Research as the Business Development Manager, advising education suppliers on current market opportunities and working with clients to support their continued growth in the international school’s market.

Steve Whitley, Founder, EdTech Consulting

Steve has spent over 40 years working in the Education sector. The first 9 years were spent working within a local education authority in the UK, before moving onto commercial organisations selling products & services into the education sector.

For 26 years, he managed worldwide sales, marketing, and development teams within a vibrant EdTech company, that designs, manufactures & supplies products that enhance STEM education of K-12 students, all over the world.

Steve is the founder of EdTech Consulting, who offer a range of services, including: UK & International sales & marketing strategies, Mentoring for senior leaders, Company-wide CPD packages and project management; to both start-up and long-established educational supply companies.

Ian Hunter, Founder & CEO, Lime Education Consulting Ltd

Ian has worked in the EdTech market for over 25 years and has worked for some of the largest education companies in the world including Tes Global, Discovery Education and RM Education. As Global Director, Sales Director or Commercial Director he has been responsible for driving growth across a range of EdTech products and services to schools, colleges, Universities and Ministries of Education globally.

Ian has extensive experience of working in global education markets with a network stretching across Asia and the Middle East, as well as the UK and Europe. Ian has worked with all major school membership organisations and is a regular speaker at EdTech events around the world on subjects ranging from teacher training, the impact of UK Education on International Schools worldwide and commercial strategies in China.

Above all Ian has a passion for Education and EdTech. His experience and knowledge of delivering sales and marketing growth strategies underpins the work of Lime Education.  Ian can call upon his multiple successes in defining, executing, and embedding strategic change. His network of educators, leaders and influencers across the globe gives him a unique insight and opportunity to support the growth of other businesses.

To ask any questions, please email eventsteam@besa.org.uk. 

We look forward to having you join us for an enlightening and enriching experience!

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