During Finland at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Education Forum, industry leaders and experts from the UAE and Finland’s education sector discussed:

• How education stakeholders can build educational resilience 
• Fostering well-being in the classroom and beyond
• Adopting and adapting the Finnish approach to learning
• The pedagogical use of education technology 
• How artificial intelligence can be harnessed to predict future skills

We brought together experts in the fields of teacher training, curriculum, well-being, EdTech solutions and artificial intelligence to share their insights, knowledge and guidance in a series of expert interviews, panel discussions and live Q&As.

Our panel of education experts explored how schools across Finland and the UAE have responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic, what they learned from the lockdown restrictions placed on schools, and why Finland favours the hybrid model. Our speakers discussed how school culture has developed and what kinds of changes to the working culture had to occur during these exceptional times. Finally, looked to the future and envision how we will return to normality while building resilience and preparing for future challenges.

• Learn how schools are prioritising the well-being of students and faculty
• Gain insights into how we can ensure the return to normality will continue to be a central theme
• Discover the cornerstones of school resilience
• Learn about the new skills that need to be built into working and school culture for leadership, teachers, and students to ensure educational resilience

Moderator: Katia al-Kaisi, Founder and CEO at Education House Finland

Hind Al Mualla, Chief of Creativity, Happiness & Innovation at KHDA

Hunada Kanbar, School Improvement Advisor at Sharjah Private Education Authority

Dr Raimo Salo, PH.D, Senior Advisor at University of Oulu Teacher Training School

Minna Saadé, Senior Transnational Education Advisor at University of Helsinki, HY+

Our panel of education experts explored the pedagogical use of education technology solutions, how to ensure each learner is catered for and how to harness education technology to boost creativity. Finally, we discussed how education technology can enhance the curriculum while still ensuring students are developing the necessary soft skills.

• Discover the types of education technology solutions available
• Learn how gamification can bring structure to online learning
• Gain insights into how you can successfully integrate technology into your curriculum

Moderator: Katia al-Kaisi, Founder and CEO at Education House Finland

Riku Alkio, Founder and CEO at Seppo

Sajida Al Bashir, Educational Leader at Royal Grammar Guildford School in Dubai

Jeffery Coupe, Director of Education at Alef Education

Finland is a pioneer in the education sector and is well known for its progressive approach, ensuring all industries are equipped with the research, technology and knowledge needed to develop beyond their current capabilities. Our excellent learning outcomes are the result of research-based pedagogy and our innovative approach to teaching and learning. Finland's world-class education system forms the foundation of the country's success, delivering solutions to local and global challenges. Finland is frequently ranked as one of the best countries globally for education, making Finland viable for process simulation by other education-focused governments. 

Similarly, education sits at the heart of the UAE’s Vision 2021 National Agenda. As the country strives to provide a first-rate education system, teaching methods are undergoing transformations, smart systems are being adopted across schools and universities, and significant importance is being placed on pre-school enrollment.