120 experts to grace Sharjah education summit

SHARJAH: The 5th Sharjah International Summit on improvement in education will bring together 120 international speakers from 30 countries, delivering 130 sessions across keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.

The summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah on Feb.14–15, 2026 at Sharjah Education Academy in the University City.

Details of the summit were announced during a press conference jointly hosted by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) at SPEA headquarters.

The conference was attended by Khawla Al Hosani, Vice Chancellor of Sharjah Education Academy, and from SPEA, Ziad Shatat, Director of the Continuous Improvement Department; Wajdi Manai, Senior Advisor for Innovation and Education Development; and Najla Al Mansoori, Director of the "Proud to Be a Teacher" programme, alongside senior officials, department heads, and representatives of the media.

Khawla Al Hosani, Vice Chancellor of Sharjah Education Academy, stated that the Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education represents a unifying platform for advancing dialogue around education as a living system shaped by both policy and practice, with people at its core.

She emphasised that meaningful education improvement can only be achieved through deep professional dialogue, knowledge exchange, and shared understanding of today’s educational challenges and opportunities.

She added that the convergence of local and global expertise contributes to building more sustainable education systems, where impact extends beyond discussion to tangible improvement in schools and learning communities.

Najla Al Mansoori, Director of "Proud to Be a Teacher" programme at SPEA, affirmed that the summit reflects a leading model of institutional integration between Sharjah Private Education Authority and Sharjah Education Academy, grounded in a shared vision to generate real and sustainable educational impact.

She noted that this year’s edition is distinguished by the integration of the Sharjah Award for Educational Excellence and Distinction within the summit programme, reinforcing a culture of excellence and celebrating outstanding educational practices. This integration, she explained, strengthens Sharjah’s position as a regional hub for educational excellence and encourages institutions to adopt innovative models while expanding participation and competitiveness across all award categories.

The Pre-Conference Day will feature 11 advanced masterclasses, bringing together education leaders, experts, and decision-makers from within the UAE and internationally. These masterclasses are designed to equip teachers, school leaders, and policymakers with practical tools and applied frameworks that can be directly implemented in educational settings.