The "GESS Dubai" education exhibition and conference will take place from Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, November 12, 2026, corresponding to Aban 19 to 21, 1405, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In its nineteenth year, this event brings together teachers, school leaders, educational institution owners, policymakers, educational technology companies, and providers of learning equipment and solutions.

From Artificial Intelligence and EdTech to Classroom Equipment

GESS Dubai offers a wide range of educational technologies and solutions; from digital learning platforms, artificial intelligence, and EdTech tools to classroom equipment, educational resources, special education solutions, gamification of learning, augmented and virtual reality, and technologies related to the schools of the future.

In the 2026 edition, topics such as the practical application of artificial intelligence in education, SEN innovations, sustainability, student health and wellbeing, and interactive technologies will be key themes of the exhibition and specialized programs.

Educational Conferences and Specialized Workshops

Alongside the exhibition, a comprehensive program of lectures, panels, and workshops will be held. The program sections include "Leaders in Education", "EdTech in Action", "GESS Talks", "Early Years", and "Sustainability & Wellbeing", covering topics such as future school management, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovative teaching methods, inclusive education, and student wellbeing.

Many of the training sessions at this event are CPD accredited, and the organizer has stated that attending at least three hours of conference content will allow participants to receive a CPD certificate.

Date and Time of the Event

• Gregorian Date: November 10 to 12, 2026

• Jalali Date: Aban 19 to 21, 1405

• Days of the Event: Tuesday to Thursday

• Tuesday, November 10: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Wednesday, November 11: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Thursday, November 12: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Dubai time.

Ticket Price and Entry Conditions

• Entry Type: Free

• Ticket Price: The GESS Dubai 2026 visitor card is free and is offered on the official website as "Free Pass".

• Entry Conditions: The exhibition is of the Trade Only type and is held for the professional education community; including school leaders and owners, teachers, educational managers, consultants, government representatives, distributors, and procurement officials.

• Age Restriction: There is currently no specified minimum age for visitors on the official pages of GESS Dubai 2026; therefore, it is better not to publish a specific number as an age restriction for now.

• Registration Method: Obtaining a free card is done through online registration before attending the exhibition.

Venue and Address

• Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre

• Halls: Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3

• Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Suggested Entrance: Exhibition Plaza; this entrance is the closest route to the Sheikh Saeed halls.

• Metro Access: The World Trade Centre station on the Dubai Metro Red Line is directly adjacent to the venue.

• Parking: Parking is available next to the Exhibition Plaza and also at the Sheikh Rashid Parking Tower.

Organizer and Contact Information

Organizer: Informa / Informa Connect
Sales and Partnership Email: sales@gesseducation.com
General and Marketing Email: marketing@gesseducation.com
UAE Office: Informa MEA, The Offices 4, One Central, Level 6, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Website and Free Registration

Official GESS Dubai website:
GESS Dubai 2026

Registration and obtaining a free card:
Free Registration GESS Dubai 2026