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GESS DUBAI POST SHOW REPORT Six thousand educators from 67 countries networked and participated in a variety of conference sessions, as well as being inspired by 250+ of the biggest educational businesses, at the 14th edition of GESS Dubai, which took place from November 14 to 16, 2021. The value of live engagement and face-to-face interactions was highlighted by the 2021 edition of GESS Dubai, with 68% of visitors likely to conduct business with an exhibitor as a result of their attendance at the event.
For the past 15 years, GESS Dubai has been the epicentre of education in the Middle East and beyond. The exhibition gives educators access to products and solutions that fit the needs of today’s classrooms and help students learn more effectively. GESS Dubai is a complete event for the education industry, with an entire conference programme and awards ceremony running concurrently with the exhibition. As a representative of Lexima, the digital software agency, commented: “I visited GESS Dubai without any expectation, but returned home with a dozen potential clients or resellers.” Massrat Shaikh, Educational Psychologist, Al Ahlam Training and Higher Education Services, was equally as positive, saying: “As an educator, I have always enjoyed participating in GESS events. GESS has given me a platform to be a part of the educational community and grow my network. The event provides a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas with like-minded people. GESS has also allowed me to learn about the latest educational products through its exhibition, and its conference always brings forth the best educational practice.” In fact, 87% of visitors stated that GESS is important to the development of their school or organisation, while at the same time 88% of exhibitors were successful in meeting their overall objectives.
