Taking place on Wednesday 3rd June, 10:00 BST/UK, 12:00 AST/Saudi Arabia.

Join Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research 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: 

Sami Yosef
Head of Global Research - ISC Research

Sami Yosef is the Head of Global Research at ISC Research, the leading provider of data and intelligence on the world’s international schools market. Sami has worked closely with school leaders, investors, and governments to analyse trends, assess school performance, and support strategic decision-making across the sector. Previously the founding Director of Admissions and Marketing at an international school in Bangkok, Sami brings a deep understanding of what makes a school truly exceptional, from vision and leadership to student outcomes and community impact.

Sandra Ospina
Principal - SEK International School, Riyadh

Sandra Ospina is the Principal at SEK International School in Riyadh. She has more than a decade of experience in education and has taught from nursery to university level, has developed science curricula, and has held leadership roles in the past few years. Sandra’s educational philosophy centers on nurturing the whole child, which in short means attending to a child’s cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and ethical development while inspiring their curiosity, and creativity.

Phil Redhead
Founder & Education Partner - EdV Consulting

Phil is the Founder & 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.