Saudi Essentials: Exploring Opportunities in the K-12 Education Sector in Saudi Arabia

Taking place on Wednesday 4th Match, 10:00 GMT/UK, 13:00 AST/Saudi Arabia.

Join Danielle Fanton, Head of Commercial Sales at ISC Research, for an engaging webinar focused on the fast-evolving K-12 education landscape in Saudi Arabia. This session will explore the opportunities emerging across one of the world’s most dynamic education markets.

Bringing together sector insight and on-the-ground perspectives from education leaders and specialists, the discussion will highlight where demand is growing, what schools are prioritising, and how education suppliers can position themselves for success in the Kingdom. Whether you are already working in the region or exploring market entry, this webinar will provide valuable context, practical insight, and inspiration to help you tap into Saudi Arabia’s expanding international education sector.

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                Speakers: 

 

Danielle Fanton
Head of Commercial Sales - ISC Research

Danielle Fanton is Head of Commercial Sales at ISC Research, where she and the team help education suppliers understand and engage with the international schools market through reliable data, insights and advisory. With extensive experience in EdTech and international education, Danielle draws on years of industry experience to support organisations in connecting effectively with schools and navigating market trends. In this session, she will offer actionable insights on adapting to change and building confidence in marketing approaches using trusted data.

Phil Redhead
Founder - EdV Consulting

Phil is the Education Partner at EdV, a unique, service-led consultancy that drives sustainable international growth for Edtech businesses and education suppliers. With over 25 years of experience in global education, digital transformation and consultancy, Phil is recognised as a pioneer in education innovation. In his early days with GEMS Education, he led the first large scale deployment of iPods and iPads in UAE schools and co-developed and launched the region’s first customised mobile app for home-school communication. A qualified teacher and school leader, Phil has taught and led in outstanding schools in the UK and the Middle East. He led the digital learning transformation of GEMS Education, where he was Group Head of Education Technology and Digital Learning. As Director of Strategy for Future Gate, Phil was responsible for the impact of learning technology in 25,000 public schools across Saudi Arabia. He also led Deloitte Middle East’s edtech business, delivering high profile projects across the region. Phil is an experienced speaker at global conferences, including GESS (Dubai), BETT Middle East (Abu Dhabi), 21st Century Learning Conference (Hong Kong), Harvard Business Review Edaralab (Dubai), USAID Mobile Learning Symposium (Washington DC), Arabnet Digital Transformation Summit (Beirut) and Monshaat Forum for the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (Riyadh). Phil has chaired various technology industry events, including the IoT Integration Summit in Muscat and the Chief Digital Officer Conclave in Dubai, where he was also recognised as The Middle East Digital Disruptor of the Year. Phil’s experience as a large-scale buyer of edtech, together with his expertise in implementation and as a practitioner, enables him, as part of EdV, to provide clients with unique insights into the nuances of successful international edtech sales and sustainable growth.

Stephen Viner
Principal - The British International School - Al Khobar

Stephen Viner has a held various leadership roles in both London and Hertfordshire, within main stream and special educational needs settings. In 2010, he took the challenge of an overseas appointment and joined the British International School, Al Khobar (BISAK) as Head of the Senior School. In 2015, he had the honour of becoming BISAK’s Principal. He has enjoyed every moment of his time at BISAK and the challenges it brings in an international setting. During his time at BISAK, he has overseen both the expansion of their school and the move to their new campus in the August of 2019, after 5 years of pain staking planning and preparation. In 2019, he was awarded the Pearson, Principal of the Year for Saudi Arabia for his work at BISAK and his work within the local community of Al Khobar. He is very proud of his school’s achievements and the passion in which all his staff fulfil their roles to support their pupils’ development, especially at this most complex time.

Kim Dodd
Head of School - Nahda Academy International