We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated STEM MENA Conference and Awards 2024 will take place at the iconic Terra Pavilion at Expo City Dubai on Saturday, November 9. Under the theme STEM With a Purpose: Supporting the SDGs, this year’s event will gather hundreds of STEM educators, innovators, and leaders from across the Middle East and beyond to explore how STEM education can drive progress towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in STEM Talks—TED-style sessions where expert speakers share inspiring ideas and insights on STEM education. In addition to these dynamic talks, the event will feature hands-on workshops, offering practical tools and strategies for enhancing STEM education. There will also be student exhibits showcasing innovative projects from the region’s future STEM leaders and exhibits from leading STEM resource providers, giving educators the chance to explore the latest tools and technologies that can elevate learning in their classrooms.
The conference will host an impressive lineup of speakers, including some of the region’s top STEM and STEAM educators:
- Jenna Davies, STEAM and Computing Educator at Sunmarke School Dubai
- Jamie Summers, STEAM Teacher at Sunmarke School Dubai
- Patrick Gaynor, STEAM Teacher at Regent International School
- Jacobus de Leeuw, Science and STEAM Coordinator at Swiss International Scientific School of Dubai
- Swati Nirupam, Head of Innovation and STEAM at Gems Winchester School Dubai
- Fatima Aamir, Director of Innovation and STEM, Cluster Education Innovation Lead at Gems Winchester School Dubai
- Dr Abhilasha Panwar, Senior Education Specialist at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar
- Tamia Barnes, STEM Lead at ADNOC Schools
- Chinua Mosley, E-Learning Coordinator and G&T Coordinator at ENSchool Abu Dhabi
- Richard Brashier, Assistant Head for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation at Brighton College Al Ain
- Nikki Williams, Lead Teacher at Shaikha Bint Suroor, Ministry of Education
- Phil Long, Head of Primary STREAM at Arcadia British School
- Angela Barnes, Early Years STEAM Teacher at Al Raha International School
- Kavitha Ravindran, Director at Sainaptic Limited
- Alecia Kirby, STEAM Leader at Raha International School
- Clive Gibson, Assistant Principal for Educational Technology (Whole School) at Star International School, Mirdif
This year’s event promises to be an unmissable gathering for STEM educators and professionals, with invaluable opportunities to exchange ideas, learn new approaches, and connect with like-minded peers. From inspiring STEM Talks to engaging hands-on workshops, there will be something for everyone passionate about STEM education.
Tickets are available now at www.stemmena.com. Don’t miss out—secure your spot and be part of shaping the future of STEM education!
