Cognita Middle East has brought together 90 senior leaders from across its regional network of schools for the annual Senior Leadership Conference, hosted this year at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai. Themed “Thriving Schools – Being Agile and Leading Through Change, Setting Up Schools for Success”, the conference is serving as a platform for principals, senior leaders, and education experts to collaborate, share insights, and align on strategic priorities for the academic year ahead.
Building Future-Ready Schools
At the heart of the conference is a focus on developing resilient schools that are able to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape while maintaining their distinctive cultures. The programme is featuring a variety of engaging talks and sessions on:
- Leading effectively in a VUCA world
- Intelligent accountability and leadership practices
- Maximising the impact of digital learning and AI
These sessions are being delivered by senior leaders from across the Cognita Middle East network, ensuring that strategies for school improvement are both practical and directly applicable.
Keynote Insight from Global Leadership
Global Director of Education, Dr. Simon Camby, is delivering a keynote that highlights the importance of trust and AI as essential elements in shaping schools for the future. His address is offering a vision of how leaders can embrace innovation while safeguarding the values that define each institution.
Leadership Vision for the Future
David Baldwin, CEO of Cognita Middle East, is emphasising the importance of agility and innovation.
“In a world where change is constant, our leaders must be agile, innovative, and connected. This conference equips them with the tools and vision to lead with confidence, preserve what makes each school unique, and prepare our pupils for the opportunities of the future.”
Commitment to Collaboration and Excellence
The conference is underscoring Cognita Middle East’s commitment to investing in leadership development and fostering collaboration across its schools. The event reflects the group’s dedication to driving academic excellence and ensuring schools remain at the forefront of educational progress.
Cognita Middle East’s portfolio includes some of the region’s most respected institutions, including:
- The Repton Family of Schools
- Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
- Horizon English School
- Horizon International School
- Ranches Primary School
- Al Ain English Speaking School
- Dasman Bilingual School, Kuwait
About Cognita
Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 17 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs over 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a rapidly evolving world.
Cognita Middle East has nine schools within its portfolio, including: RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, Horizon English School, Horizon International School, Ranches Primary School and Al Ain English Speaking School in the UAE, and Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait.
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