Emirati Education Forum 2026

The Emirati Education Forum is an annual national platform run by the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) that brings together partners across the UAE education system to discuss major transformations in education and shape recommendations for national policy. The 2026 edition, themed "The Education Pentad: towards an integrated education system", takes place in the ICC Hall at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

The Education Pentad

The programme is built around five pillars of the education system and how they work together:

• The educational institution: schools, universities and learning platforms
• The family
• The teacher
• Legislative bodies: ministries and education authorities
• Supporting institutions and the community, including the labour market

Programme

A one-day agenda of ministerial dialogues, keynotes, seven-minute talks and parallel breakout sessions covers the National Education Charter, education and media, youth policy, Islamic education, the Emirati teacher, financial literacy, school sport and inclusive education for people of determination, plus an Emirati Education Hackathon.

Speakers and audience

Announced speakers include Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Youth Affairs Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, National Media Authority Chairman Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed and the heads of Khalifa University, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities. The organizer expects 1,200+ participants, 55+ speakers and 17+ sessions.