# GESS Saudi Arabia - Gulf Education Supplies & Solutions

- Dates: 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026
- Location: The Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Organizer: Informa Connect Limited
- Industry: EdTech

## About

GESS Saudi Arabia is a conference for educators, featuring inspirational talks, hands-on content, and workshops. Attendees can access the latest educational products and services and meet local and international brands.

## Who attends

Experience the future of education in KSA, connect with leading suppliers, and be inspired by renowned speakers.

_As described by the organizer._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.gess-saudiarabia.com)
- [Registration](https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/23dt5gsgesokz)
- [Agenda](https://www.gess-saudiarabia.com/conference-programme)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.gess-saudiarabia.com/apply-speak-en) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Leaders in education
- Gess talks live
- Edtech in action
- Product showcase

## Speakers

- Abeer Hammoud, Academic Advisor, Najd National Schools
- Ahmed El-Basosy, Academic Development Manager, Knowledge Tower International School
- Angelique Davidson, Grade Level Coordinator and AP English Teacher, Al-Bayan Bilingual School
- Aandree Wessels, Head of Physical Education, Nun Academy
- Aarifa Gora, One World International School, Riyadh
- Abdelmoneim Mohammed, Alfaisaliyah Private Schools Company - STEM Supervisor
- Abdelrahman Farahat, Head of Department, Dubai Heights Academy
- Abdullah Alfuraiji, Vocational Instructor, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
- Abeer Samhan, SEK International School Riyadh
- Abena Appiah, Head of Secondary English, Arcadia British School
- Adila Naidoo, Beech Hall School Riyadh
- Adlira Kolcu, HR Teacher, One World International School
- Aiman Abdulraheem Alharby, Director, Alfaisaliyah Private Schools Company
- Alhassan Badahdah, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals - KFUPM
- Alisele Mwigani, Digital Literacy Educator, One World International School
- Almas Nasim, Homeroom Teacher and Robotics Instructor, Home Sweet Home Preschool
- Almira Sirbayeva, Head of Marketing, Brooke House College Riyadh

## Sponsors and partners

- Lego Education
- PowerSchool
- Obelas
- IB
- isc-research
- queen-rania-teacher-academy
- besa
- bsme
- Eye of Riyadh
- Education Middle East
- BytePlus Pte. Ltd
- Chungpa EMT Co., Ltd
- Data Harvest
- Education Development Institute (EDI) - Qatar Foundation

## Where to stay

- **توبال للشقق الفندقيه**: 230 m from the venue
- **White Palace Hotel**: 310 m from the venue
- **Grand Plaza Hotel**: 470 m from the venue, 8235 الملك عبدالعزيز, 3914
  - [Hotel website](https://www.booking.com/hotel/sa/grand-plaza-gulf.html)
- **Abha Palace**: 500 m from the venue
- **Crowne Plaza - Minhal**: 500 m from the venue, 4 stars
- **House Cris**: 880 m from the venue
- **Riyadh Marriott**: 960 m from the venue, 5 stars, Al Ma'ather Street, Riyadh
  - Phone: +966 1 4779300
- **Malaz restaurant**: 1.2 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/gess-saudi-arabia-gulf-education-supplies-solutions-riyadh/