Cognita Middle East, last week, brought together 90 senior leaders from across its regional network of schools, for its annual Senior Leadership Conference, held at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai.

Themed “Thriving Schools – Being Agile and Leading Through Change, Setting Up Schools for Success”, the conference served as a platform for principals, senior leaders, and education experts to collaborate, exchange insights, and align on strategic priorities for the year ahead. The focus was on building resilient, future-ready schools capable of adapting to an ever-changing educational landscape while preserving their distinctive cultures.

The programme featured a range of talks and sessions covering leadership in a VUCA world, intelligent accountability, and maximising the impact of digital learning and AI, among many more insightful and engaging topics. These insights were delivered by senior leaders across the Cognita Middle East network, providing practical strategies for school improvement and effective communication. Global Chief Education Officer, Dr. Simon Camby, delivered significant insights in his keynote, addressing the essential role of trust and AI as key considerations for progress in all schools in the modern era.

Speaking at the event, David Baldwin, CEO, Cognita Middle East, said: “In a world where change is constant, our leaders must be agile, innovative, and connected. This conference equips them with the tools and vision to lead with confidence, preserve what makes each school unique, and prepare our pupils for the opportunities of the future.”

The Senior Leadership Conference highlighted Cognita Middle East’s ongoing commitment to investing in leadership development, encouraging collaboration across its schools, and driving educational excellence in the region.