About Explorance
Elevating Quality in Higher Education Through Innovation
Cultivating a Culture of Purposeful Assessment and Meaningful Action in Higher Education.
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.
You're in great company
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.
Tuesday, April 16
Wednesday, April 17
Global Impact By the Numbers
5000
Attendees
500
Organizations
50
Countries
1,000
Years of Feedback
Analytics
Pricing
Terms and Conditions
Agenda at a Glance
Why Attend?
Customer Success Zone
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Where is this happening?
Zayed University Convention Centre
492P+JQQ Zayed University - Academic City Dubai - United Arab Emirates
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
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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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Explorance MENA Summit 2025 FAQs
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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.
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.
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.