When and where is GESS Saudi Arabia 2027?

From 28 to 30 September 2027 in Riyadh. The organiser's venue and travel page lists The Arena, Riyadh, near Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Road.

Is the conference free?

Yes. The organiser describes the three-day conference, with its keynotes, talks and workshops, as free.

Head teachers, procurement heads, heads of department, deans, professors, teachers and anyone else working in education, plus government representatives and distributors.

How do I get to the venue?

The closest metro station is Granada on the Green Line, a short walk away. The venue is about 10 minutes by car from King Khalid International Airport, and parking is available on site and near Granada Mall.

Are the sessions CPD accredited?

Yes. The organiser highlights 153+ CPD-accredited sessions at the previous edition.

GESS Saudi Arabia 2027

Name: GESS Saudi Arabia 2027
Start: 2027-09-28T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-09-30T18:00:00+00:00
Location: The Arena Riyadh

About this event

GESS Saudi Arabia is the Riyadh edition of the long-running GESS education brand that started in Dubai. It brings Saudi principals, school owners, academics and procurement teams together with education suppliers from around the world for three days of sourcing, live product demonstrations and a CPD-accredited conference focused on the Kingdom's education goals under Vision 2030.

Who attends

The show is built for education professionals at every level, from classroom teachers to the people who sign off on purchases.

Principals and school owners
Heads of department and academic leads
Deans and professors
Government representatives
Distributors and procurement specialists
Teachers and education consultants

Conference and stages

The conference is free to attend and runs across several stages over the three days, combining keynotes from education leaders with talks by local educators and hands-on workshops.

Leaders in Education conference (for education leaders and members of Leaders in Education)
GESS Talks live stage on education challenges, trends and Vision 2030
EdTech in Action: AI tools, immersive learning and live demos
Exhibition floor with new products for teaching, learning and school operations

What you can source

Exhibitors show solutions for classrooms and school management, with live demonstrations so buyers can try products before committing.

Classroom technologies and interactive learning tools
Assessment and tracking systems
Curriculum resources and STEM kits
SEN and inclusion solutions
Teacher training platforms
AI-powered and gamified learning content

Key figures from the previous edition

The organiser reports more than 2,300 education professionals from 47+ countries, 144+ speakers, 153+ CPD-accredited sessions and four conference streams, with 72% of visitors holding or influencing purchasing authority.