Global Education Leaders Gather In Abu Dhabi For 2025 Teaching And Learning Conference

Abu Dhabi is about to become the epicenter of a global conversation on education. In 2025, over 200 international educators from Nord Anglia Education schools will gather in the UAE's capital for the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Regional Conference—an event that promises to shape the future of teaching and learning.

Hosted by Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi), the conference will spotlight Leadership in Education, with a strong focus on resilience, innovation, and inclusion—all critical to preparing students for an unpredictable future.

For NAS Abu Dhabi, a relatively new player in the region's education landscape, hosting this conference is more than just a milestone—it's a statement.

"Hosting this conference is a real honour for NAS Abu Dhabi and reflects our commitment to fostering an environment where both students and educators can thrive," said Liam Cullinan, Principal of NAS Abu Dhabi. "As a new school, we are proud of both the positive impact we are making and of our ambition to be a leader in education, in Abu Dhabi and globally."

Nord Anglia Education is known for its cutting-edge approach to professional development, ensuring its teachers stay ahead of the curve. At the heart of the conference's agenda? Artificial intelligence.

With the UAE rapidly emerging as a global AI powerhouse—bolstered by initiatives like the reconstitution of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council—the discussion on AI in education couldn't be timelier.

"AI is a particularly relevant topic in the UAE, which is among the top 10 countries with the most AI companies per million population," said Rob Walls, Head of Middle East Schools at Nord Anglia. "With Abu Dhabi positioning itself as a leader in AI and advanced technology, this conference provides an important opportunity for our teachers to explore how AI can be integrated into education to enhance student outcomes."

While AI is stealing the headlines, another key theme at the conference will be metacognition—the science of how students learn.

Educators will explore how metacognitive strategies can empower students to become more independent thinkers, develop critical problem-solving skills, and adapt to new challenges.

"Through leadership discussions at the conference, our academic staff will explore how to apply Nord Anglia's latest research on metacognition," Walls explained. "By embedding metacognitive strategies in the classroom, we help students develop the skills to become independent, self-directed learners."

Nord Anglia's educational framework revolves around the 6 Cs—critical thinking, creativity, commitment, curiosity, collaboration, and compassion—ensuring that students aren't just academically successful but ready for a rapidly evolving world.

Hosting this conference in Abu Dhabi is a testament to Nord Anglia Education's long-term investment in the region.

"By bringing this conference to Abu Dhabi, Nord Anglia Education reaffirms its long-term commitment to excellence in the Middle East," Walls emphasized. "It's not just about professional development—it's about shaping the future of education."

As educators from across the world return to their schools, the strategies, insights, and innovations shared at the SEAMEI Teaching & Learning Regional Conference 2025 will ripple through classrooms across the region, influencing how students learn, how teachers teach, and how schools evolve in an ever-changing world.
This isn't just a conference—it's a catalyst for the future of global education.