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About the Conference

As educators, we hold the key to unlocking the potential of every learner, but that journey begins with a growth mindset. This conference is a powerful invitation for educators to embrace the growth mindset—where challenges become opportunities and effort fuels success. Designed for teachers and school leaders, we’ll explore practical strategies to transform teaching, build student resilience, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

It’s more than professional development; it’s a mindset shift. Join us in reimagining what it means to teach, lead, and grow.

Event Information

Date and Time	City	Venue
28 Jan 2026 \| 8.30am - 2.30pm	Dubai	Pullman Dubai, Creek City Center Hotel and Residences Port Saeed Road Baniyas Street PO Box 61871, DUBAI 0000 Show Google Map
29 Jan 2026 \| 8.30am - 2.30pm	Abu Dhabi	Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Al Manhal - Al Tibbiya - Abu Dhabi Show Google Map
Free registration and lunch will be provided.

Time	Activity
8.30am - 9am	Registration
9am - 9.30am	Opening Address by MCE
10.00am to 12.30pm	BREAKOUT SESSION English Session From Mistake to Masterpiece: Celebrating the Messy Path to Success By Ms. Eva Samak This session is designed to deepen educators’ understanding of growth mindset principles and equip them with practical tools to transform mistakes into meaningful learning opportunities. Anchored in the theme “From Mistake to Masterpiece,” this session reframes failure as an essential part of the learning journey, encouraging teachers to cultivate classrooms where perseverance, curiosity, and improvement are valued over perfection. Participants will explore how a fear of mistakes often limits student engagement and risk-taking, and how subtle shifts in language, feedback, and classroom culture can dramatically improve learners’ confidence and resilience. Through interactive discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on modelling, educators will examine real classroom scenarios that reveal the power of celebrating productive struggle. Educators will actively engage in designing and adapting growth-mindset routines that fit their teaching context. Maths Session From Math Anxiety to Math Confidence with a Growth Mindset By Dr. Brandon Oh Math anxiety is a negative emotional reaction towards mathematics which can hinder learning and problem solving. In this workshop, participants will recognise the cause and impact of math anxiety on student learning and understand how a growth mindset can help build math confidence. Participants will learn practical strategies and insights to promote a growth mindset in classroom. By focusing on meaningful learning, embracing challenges and building math confidence, educators can help students develop a more positive and resilient approach to math learning Science Session Develop Future-Ready Learners Through Problem-based Learning By Ms. Manisha Nayak Preparing learners for the real world is one of the challenges faced by educators today. Problem-based learning is an approach in which learners learn about a topic through the experience of solving a real-life problem. This allows them to see abstract concepts in relatable contexts and also hones their collaboration and communication skills as they work in groups to tackle the given problem. In this session, find out more about problem-based learning and how you can incorporate it into your science lessons to nurture critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and resourcefulness in learners. Work in groups to create and present exciting lessons based on problem-based learning that can be used to enhance teaching and develop future-ready learners.
11am - 11.15am	Tea Break
11.15am - 12pm	Breakout Session Part 2: Making it Work! Group Discussion and Brainstorming
12pm - 1.30pm	Group Presentation
1.30pm onwards	Lunch

Our Speakers

Ms. Eva Samak

Ms. Eva Samak is a dedicated Principal and lifelong educator with over 20 years of experience across the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Driven by a deep belief in inclusion and belonging, she is committed to creating school communities where every child feels valued, safe, and excited to learn. Passionate about supporting teachers and improving school experiences, Ms. Samak leads with empathy, integrity, and an open mind. Her greatest joy lies in inspiring students, empowering educators, and partnering with parents to help every learner thrive.

Dr. Brandon Oh

Dr. Brandon Oh holds a Doctorate of Arts in Education and has more than 25 years of experience in the education field. He is an accomplished educator, published author, trainer, and education consultant. His expertise spans curriculum development, content, and teaching methodologies in Mathematics and Science. Dr. Oh also leads workshops in Mathematics and Science for students, teachers, parents, and editors. In these sessions, he shares pedagogical knowledge, learning theories, and subject content. He emphasizes problem solving as a student-centered approach to master mathematical concepts and advocates for the 5E instructional model, and constructivist inquiry-based learning in Science.

Ms. Manisha Nayak

A recipient of the Singapore Airlines scholarship, Manisha Nayak holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Master's degree in Mass Communication from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She has over 20 years of experience in educational publishing, with a focus on children's science books and magazines. Manisha has written more than 50 children's books, including co-authoring a bestselling science revision guide. She was the editorial lead of the team that developed the Marshall Cavendish Cambridge Primary Science (2nd edition) series. Manisha has conducted several training workshops and webinars for teachers based in various countries. She also teaches Primary Science at Nanyang Education, Singapore. Inspired by the inherent curiosity in children, she finds meaning in demonstrating how science is all around us, and how exciting it makes our lives.

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