GESS Dubai 2023 Successfully Concludes with Announcement of Next Edition

Dubai, UAE – November 1st, 2023 – The 16th edition of Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai, the Middle East's most prominent education conference and exhibition, came to a triumphant close, hosting over 350+ brands and exhibitors, and featuring more than 180 speakers during its three-day event. GESS Dubai is set to return from 12 to 14 November 2024, as it continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in the region.

In addition to the exhibition and conferences featured at GESS Dubai, a gala ceremony was held to honour the exceptional quality and variety of educational products, resources, services, and individuals. This prestigious event also recognized outstanding educational institutions and dedicated educators. The GESS Awards serve the purpose of inspiring the elevation of standards in the education sector, aiming to become the widely acknowledged symbol of excellence in the industry.

The awards are divided into two sections – Teachers, Schools and Education Professionals; and the second for Suppliers and/or Distributors. The category winners ranging from over 900 entries and 60 countries are:

Teachers, Schools and Education Professionals:

• Best Wellbeing Initiative for Students or Staff: Kata Csuba - School of Humanity - Serbia.

• Ambassador for the Environment: Katy Munden Hays: BlinkNow Foundation - USA.

•  Ambassador for the Environment: Noreen McGuckin: Safa British School - UAE.

•  Mark Duncan Award for Educational Influencer of the Year: Thomas Blakemore - Primary Class Teacher - Kent College - UK.

• Community Award for Citizenship: Alicia Bandy - International Community School Singapore: Singapore.

• Innovation in Education Award - Category Sponsor: Education UAE Magazine: Krishnan Gopi - Advanced Neural Engine for Tomorrow (ANET) - GEMS Education - UAE.

•   Positive Change in Education Award: Pranit Dharewa - Witty International School - India.

• Outstanding Contribution in Education Award - Category Sponsor: RAKEZ: Dr. Sreejit Chakrabarty - GEMS Dubai American Academy - UAE.

• Best use of STEAM Learning in the Classroom: Bhawna Sajnani - GEMS Legacy School - UAE. •    Best Initiative to Promote Inclusivity: Teju Sonuga - The Bridge Learning Center - UAE.

• Best Initiative to Promote Inclusivity: Eric Boadi Sampong - ATTA NE ATTA D/A BASIC SCHOOL - Ghana.

• Best Use of Digital Learning in the Classroom: John Maguire - The British School of Bahrain - Bahrain.

• Judges Commendation Award - Teachers, Schools and Educational Professionals: Daniele Manni - Istituto "Galilei-Costa" - Italy.

• Judges Commendation Award - Teachers, Schools and Educational Professionals: Jusinta Kwakyewaa - ST. FRANCIS SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL - Ghana.