The 35th Elets World Education Summit will bring together more than 350 delegates, 200+ institutions and numerous exhibitors from more than 45 countries 

Dubai, Jan 12, 2026: The 35th Elets World Education Summit (WES) is returning to Dubai on February 4-5, 2026, building on a legacy of global dialogue and education transformation. WES is an influential education platform, bringing together visionary educators, policymakers, institutional leaders, edtech innovators, investors and government representatives to collaboratively shape the future of learning systems across the globe. 

Launched in 2011, the summit has grown, with 34 editions hosted across diverse international destinations such as Bahrain, Malaysia, Thailand, India and the UAE. Thesummit has drawn leading voices across the education spectrum, from classroom practitioners to global policymakers, united by a shared commitment for innovation, inclusion and educational excellence. The first edition was graced by the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, whose presence set a powerful precedent for thought leadership, visionary discourse and commitment to future-ready education. 

WES Dubai 2026 will be held under the theme ‘Reimagine Education for a Sustainable, Inclusive, and Tech-Enabled Future’ at Shangri-La Dubai. It will serve as a global convergence point for more than 350 delegates, 200+ institutions, 100+ influential speakers and numerous exhibitors from more than 45 countries, all addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in both school and higher education ecosystems.

Participants will gain insights into future-ready curriculum design, digital and AI-enabled pedagogy, global partnerships, policy innovation and the role of emerging technologies in learning. The summit also features the prestigious World Education Awards, recognising excellence across K-12, higher education, vocational training, policy leadership and EdTech innovation.

For more details, visit www.educationsummit.com