TeacherCon DXB26 | British Schools in the Middle East

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Founded in 1982, BSME is a not-for-profit organisation that supports a network of high quality British International Schools across the region. We facilitate invaluable partnerships between member schools and business partners who specialise in providing education products, services and tools.

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Becoming a BSME member school or an education partner connects you to a vibrant network dedicated to educational excellence across the Middle East. Whether you're looking to collaborate, grow professionally, or enhance student experiences, our membership offers a wealth of opportunities

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British Schools in the Middle East is committed to supporting educators' professional growth. Our Professional Learning offerings provide access to high-quality workshops, conferences, and online courses covering the latest pedagogical approaches, curriculum innovations, and educational technologies.

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In support of our Mission: Strengthening Schools, Serving Students, BSME offers all our member schools access to our thriving subject Networks.

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At British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), the safety and wellbeing of every child are paramount. We are deeply committed to ensuring that all students within our network of schools learn and thrive in the safest possible environments.

TeacherCon DXB26

WHEN: Saturday, 3rd October 2026 WHERE: Arcadia Global School, Dubai, UAE

BSME will launch its exciting 2026–27 Professional Learning Calendar, beginning with the ever popular TeacherCon DXB26.

Now in its third year, this flagship event has firmly established itself as a standout moment in the UAE education calendar. Taking place as a one-day, in-person conference, TeacherCon DXB26 will bring together educators from across the region to explore innovative teaching practices, share fresh perspectives, and engage with the latest trends shaping our profession; all while building meaningful professional connections.

We are inviting educators to contribute to the programme by leading a 40 minute workshop. Whether showcasing great practice, innovative approaches, or thought-provoking ideas, this is a fantastic opportunity for your most impactful educators to share expertise and inspire peers.

We are also seeking panellists for a number of planned panel discussions throughout the day and have included an expression of interest form below, along with the proposed panel topics.

We invite anyone interested in contributing to this conference, whether as a workshop facilitator or a panelist, to complete the relevant form that can be found below by Monday, 1st June 2026, though please note that earlier submissions are preferred.

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