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calendar_icon November 4-6, 2025 star   Map & Location 42  Zayed University Convention Centre, Dubai, UAE

Amplifying Voices:

Elevating Quality in Higher Education Through Innovation

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The conference's 8th edition is co-hosted with Zayed University at their Convention Center in the vibrant city of
Dubai, UAE—a dynamic hub for innovation, culture, and collaboration in the region.

About the Summit

The Explorance MENA Summit 2025 will bring together higher education leaders, decision-makers, and change agents from across the region and the world to explore the power of feedback, data, and AI in transforming learning ecosystems.

This year’s theme, “Amplifying Voices: Elevating Quality in Higher Education Through Innovation,” centers on how institutions can better harness feedback to enhance quality, drive informed decisions, and foster meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Whether you lead initiatives in Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Research, IT, or Digital Transformation, this summit will provide a platform to exchange ideas, learn from peers, and explore innovative solutions that elevate student and stakeholder experiences.

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Conference Programme at a Glance 

The Student Voices in Higher Education Conference is excited to share a fantastic programme offering a mix of interactive sessions, including expert keynote speakers, presentations led by representatives from various universities, and topical panel discussions. 

We are still working on finalising the programme, but you can view the tentative version below. 

Calendar icon  Tuesday, April 16 

  • Registration & Arrival Refreshments 
  • Welcome 
  • Keynote Session: Eve Alcock, QAA 
  • Beyond the Horizon - 3 Trends Shaping HE in 2024 
  • Networking Lunch 
  • Breakout Sessions – University Presentations 
  • Networking Break 
  • Breakout Sessions – University Presentations 
  • Networking Break 
  • Panel Discussion  - Bridging the Divide: Students, Employability, and the Skill Gap 
  • Social Event 

Calendar icon  Wednesday, April 17 

  • Registration & Morning Refreshments 
  • Keynote Session: Dr Charles Knight. AdvanceHE 
  • Next Generation of Feedback Analytics
  • Breakout Sessions – University Presentations
  • Networking Lunch 
  • Panel Discussion - Unlocking the Power of Open-Ended Student  
  • Breakout Sessions – University Presentations 
  • Conference Close 
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Global Impact By the Numbers 

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5000

Attendees

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500

Organizations

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50

Countries

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1,000

Years of Feedback
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Speakers

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Vice Consul,
Consulate General of Canada to Dubai
and the Northern Emirates
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Prof. Michael Allen
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Zayed
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Adam Finkelstein
Associate Director for Learning Environments at Teaching and Learning Services
McGill University - Short Term Programs
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Samit Lotlikar
Institutional Research and Data
Analytics Manager
Zayed
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Ng Sue Chia
Team Lead (Education Feedback)
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Shaharudin Bin Mohamed Ishak
Assistant Director Digital Transformation
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Prof. Jerry Tomberlin
Former Interim President and Vice-Chancellor, Carleton University & Professor, Sprott School of Business
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Esam Agamy
Chancellor
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Nompumelelo Mazibuko
 Evaluations Coordinator
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Junaid Siddiqui
Learning Technology Center
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Kelly Bokhari
Manager, Quality Assurance
& Institutional Effectiveness
 
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Joice Priya
Head, Office of Institutional Research
 
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Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela
Assistant Professor

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Dr. Fay Abdulla Al Khalifa
Director, Quality Assurance
and Accreditation Center
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Dr. Maher Alandijani
Chief Quality Officer 
 Batterjee Medical College
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Dr. Hanadi Kadbey
Vice President, Strategic Affairs and Foresight
 
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Dr. Narimane Hadj-Hamou
 Founder and the CEO
 
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Dr. Hamad Odhabi
Vice Chancellor for AI
and Operational Excellence
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Vice-Provost and University Registrar
 
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Abhilasha Singh
Dean
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Samer Jaffar
General Manager, Global Higher Education
 
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Zelbrey Bedard
Chief Product Officer, Explorance

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Anastasia Tsimiklis
Chief Marketing Officer
 
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Pricing

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Terms and Conditions

  • Conference Pass Fee:
    • The conference pass fee includes attendance at the conference and workshops, lunch, daily refreshments during breaks, and the Gala Dinner on Day 1.
  • Payment Methods:
    • All super early-bird fees must be paid online via the registration system.
    • Payment invoices are only available for group registrations with more than 10 members for early-bird and full-price fee types.

Agenda at a Glance

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  • Registration Opens
  • Keynote
  • Universities' Presentations
  • Panel Discussions
  • Networking Dinner

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  • Registration Opens
  • Keynote
  • Universities' Presentations
  • Higher Education Benchmarking Consortium (HEBC)

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  • Explorance Workshops
  • Thought Leadership

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Why Attend?

  • Hear from regional and global experts in educational innovation and institutional impact.
  • Network with higher education leaders navigating similar challenges and transformations.
  • Gain insights into the latest practices in digital transformation and institutional quality.
  • Discover practical strategies to close the feedback loop and turn data into action.
  • Learn how AI and feedback analytics are reshaping feedback systems and qualitative data interpretation.
  • Learn how the Higher Education Benchmarking Consortium (HEBC) helps institutions achieve strategic goals.

Where is this happening?

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Zayed University Convention Centre

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📍Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
✈️ 10.0 mi to the airport

Discount rates are available at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai for conference attendees.

🏨 Single and Double Occupancy: AED 900.00 Net *

Discount rates expire on October 10, 2025. After the cutoff date, rooms will be available at standard rates, subject to availability.

Transportation will be available in the morning from the hotel to the summit location and at the end of the day, returning to the hotel, between November 4 and 6, 2025. Times will be shared a week before the summit start date.

Hotel terms and conditions apply❗

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* Hotel Terms and Conditions:

  • Room Type: Deluxe Room
  • Inclusive of Breakfast & Wireless Internet.
  • Inclusive of 7% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT.
  • Exclusive of AED 20.00 Tourism Dirham per room per night
  • A credit card is a MUST to complete the room bookings.
  • All cancelled room charges would be inclusive of 7% Municipality Fee, 10% Service Charge and 5% VAT. (Check cancellation Policy on the reservation lin

Customer Success Zone

Step inside the Customer Success Zone and hear directly from Higher Education Leaders. Discover how they’re using feedback, AI, and Higher Education Benchmarking Consortium (HEBC) to transform student experiences, drive innovation, and elevate institutional quality.

Register for the Explorance MENA Summit 2025 to experience even more inspiring stories, fresh insights, and success journeys coming this year in Dubai!

Maryam Riaz

Expert Advisor, Policies & Planning, Data/Knowledge management at Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE

Prof. Mustahsan Mir

Executive Director for Institutional Planning and Effectiveness at Ajman University, UA

Farah Otaki

Senior Specialist – Institutional Excellence at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) - Dubai Health, UAE

Zeyneb Bensafi

Data Analyst at American University of Kuwait (AUK), Kuwait

Dr. Hanadi Kadbey

Former Head of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Emirate College for Advanced Education (ECAE), UAE

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What is the Explorance MENA Summit 2025?

The annual Explorance MENA Summit 2025 conference brings together the regional education community to explore and discuss topics related to student engagement, institutional research, teaching & learning, IT and quality assurance that help drive advancement towards institutional excellence.

Who should register?

This summit is designed for professionals driving institutional performance and innovation, including those in quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, research, IT, and digital transformation, as well as faculty, administrators, strategic planners, data analysts, and AI enthusiasts in education.

Where and when will it take place?

It will take place from November 4 to 6, 2025, at Zayed University Convention Centre, Dubai, UAE.

 

Join us at the Explorance MENA Summit 2025 to be inspired, informed, and empowered to amplify the voices that shape the future of education in the MENA region.

Together, let’s drive quality. Let’s create impact.

 

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WHEN:

November, 4-6, 2025

WHERE:

Zayed University Convention Centre, Dubai, UAE

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