EMPORING TOMORROW THE IMPORTANCE OF FUTURE LIFE SKILLS
WES 26 - DUBAI
February 7, 2026

WES 26 - Dubai | About

Today’s learners will step into a future that is still taking shape, in a world that continues to change at speed. York Press invites educators to Empowering Tomorrow: The Importance of Future Life Skills, a conference that encourages reflection on what learners truly need beyond academic success.
Taking place on February 7 at the Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, the event explores practical ways to build leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and essential life skills into the classroom, helping students connect learning to real life, real choices and future possibilities.

WES 26 - Dubai | Programme

      • Saturday February 7, 2026
09:00

Registration & Arrival Coffee

09:30

Opening & Welcome Remarks

9:45

Tomorrow's Leaders Start with Today's Skills



Patrick Prendergast
Educational Consultant, York Press
10.30

Entrepreneurial Mindsets for a Rapidly Changing World



Sean O’Brien
Educational Consultant, York Press
11:15

Coffee Break

11:30

Future-Ready: Building Life Skills for a Changing World



Natalia Arroyave
Manager of International and New Markets at Vista Higher Learning
12:15

Redefining Classroom to Careers



Patrick Prendergast
Educational Consultant, York Press
13:00

Closing and Lunch


WES 26 - Dubai | Presentations and Speakers

Patrick Prendergast

Educational Consultant, York press


NATALIA ARROYAVE

Manager of International and New Markets at Vista Higher Learning

Sean O’Brien

Educational Consultant, York press




FROM SKILLS TO IMPACT: ENRICHING EVERY SCHOOL
WES 26 - CAIRO
February 14 - 15, 2026

WES 26 - Cairo | About

York Press is delighted to welcome educators, and school leaders to the annual conference From Skills to Impact: Enriching Every School, taking place in Cairo on February 14–15.
This two-day event is an opportunity to come together, share ideas and reflect on what truly makes a difference in our schools. Through a range of engaging sessions led by our experts, the conference will touch on key themes such as inspiring confident learners, inclusive learning environments, leadership, digital assessment and the growing role of AI in education. Above all, the focus is on practical insight, meaningful dialogue and enriching learning experiences for every learner.
Join York Press in Cairo for a forward-looking conversation on enriching schools and empowering educators for meaningful, sustainable impact.

WES 26 - Cairo | Programme

      • SaturdayFebruary 14, 2026
      • SundayFebruary 15, 2026
09:30

Registration

10:00

Opening Speech

10:15

From Competence to Confidence: Building Schools that Inspire Growth



Patrick Prendergast
Educational Consultant, York Press
11:00

AI and the Art of Teaching: Humanising Learning in a Digital Age



Sean O’Brien
Educational Consultant, York Press
11:45

Coffee Break

12.15

The Talent Equation: Leadership and Innovation for Every School



Patrick Prendergast
Educational Consultant, York Press
13:00

Every Voice Heard, Every Learner Valued



Sean O’Brien
Educational Consultant, York Press
13:45

Lunch and Networking

10:00

Digital Assessment: From Nice-to-Have to Non-Negotiable

10:45

Learning for Life!



Grant Kempton
Growth Initiatives, EMEA, Pearson
11:30

Coffee Break

12:00

Learning for Life!



Grant Kempton
Growth Initiatives, EMEA, Pearson
12:45

AI in Teaching: A Leadership Imperative



Dawn Dickson

Learning Consultant, Pearson

13:30

Lunch and Networking


WES 26 - Cairo | Presentations and Speakers

Patrick Prendergast

Educational Consultant, York press


Sean O’Brien

Educational Consultant, York press


Grant Kempton

Growth Initiatives, EMEA, Pearson