Welcome - Peter N'doro - CEO, KPSA
Introduction - Gedion Kyalo - Proprietor & Director, Goodrich Schools Ltd  
Introduction to GESS Leaders in Education Summit, Kenya - Matt Thompson, Project Director, Tarsus Group

The viewpoint of a Washington-based non-profit public policy organisation is that “It will take the average student in sub-Saharan Africa almost 100 years to catch up to the average student in high-income countries…”.  With Africa’s penchant for leapfrogging technologies, and innovators on the continent leveraging technology to drive learning outcomes, how valid is this viewpoint?  Are there success stories out there that are yet to be told? 
Terae Onyeje, CEO, WOWbii

In this keynote, Richard will discuss how teachers have been translating evidence into classroom practice using teacher-led RCTs. Teachers worked with neuroscientists to design their trials and then implemented them. 34 trials and replications took place with important implications for how teachers could conduct research in similar ways to clinicians in medicine and healthcare.
Dr Richard Churches FRSA - Lead Adviser for Education Reform and Evidence Based Practice, Education Development Trust

Damian Fernandez, Director of Expansion, SEK Education Group 

RSL is a UK based awarding body and the world authority in contemporary arts qualifications, with notable alumni such as Ed Sheeran and Jess Glynne. We provide high quality, academically rigorous, industry-relevant qualifications in music and performance. RSL conducts over 400,000 exams, in over 1000 delivery centres, in more than 40 countries worldwide.
In this presentation, Alistair will focus on discussing the structure and benefits of our Graded Music and Performance Exams in the following performance disciplines:

  *   Drums, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Ukulele and Music Production
  *   Performance Arts Awards in Musical Theatre, Street Dance and Jazz Dance

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Alistair Platt, Director of Business Development, RSL

Eva Naputuni Nyoike MSc. - Special Needs Education Director, Acorn Special Tutorials

My presentation will take participants through understanding of what global citizenship is all about and how education can fix humanity issues brought about by humans that have less critical thinking and problem solving skills. I will seek to address how education can solve issues related to climate change, education inequalities, poverty, environmental degradation, conflict/security, child labour, disease/health risks, unemployment, high population growth, forced human migration, scarcity of fresh water, uneven distribution of resources, infrastructure challenges, high level dependency on borrowing by developing countries. I seek to help participants appreciate how 21st century teaching and learning approaches will spur Higher Order Thinking skills among learners there by focusing to reduce, if not face out human challenges and uphold global citizenship.
Dr. Julius Otundo, Senior Lecturer at Riara University and Director at Council For Literacy Development in Charge of Research, Training and Development

What is the purpose of education in the current context of societal transformation? Given the fast pace of changes in workplace, and how should learning be organized. The competency framework that societies and economies need today and tomorrow. Teachers and educators as change agents. What is the recommended competency framework for teachers and educators. What is the impact on employability applying traditional education vs. progressive education. What are some of the best practices solutions in bridging the gap between education and workplace: - Dual Education: the mismatch between the employer needs and the school system to satisfy those requirement, shared responsibility between employers and schools. Successful examples in Dual Education in the world and Africa. - Traditional schools vs. Progressive education system, how students can contribute to shape a vibrant future in the art and sciences for themselves and their country. - The Finland experiment.
Seddik Abdel Meguid, Managing Partner at Pentapyramid

The term “STEM education” refers to teaching and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It typically includes all educational activities and methods across all grade levels— from pre-school to post-doctorate—in both formal (e.g., schools classrooms) and informal (e.g., afterschool programs) settings. However, today the economic and social benefits of scientific thinking and STEM education are widely believed to have broad application for workers in both STEM and non-STEM occupations. As such, many contemporary policymakers consider widespread STEM literacy, as well as specific STEM expertise, to be critical human capital competencies for a 21st century economy. Many countries have their experiences in applying STEM education forms and they achieved success. Thus, the present paper attempted to investigate the concept, specific features, aims and the philosophy of STEM education. Global experiences of applying STEM education all over the world were analyzed.
Dr Khaled Salah, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University

In this keynote, Richard will discuss how teachers have been translating evidence into classroom practice using teacher-led RCTs. Teachers worked with neuroscientists to design their trials and then implemented them. 34 trials and replications took place with important implications for how teachers could conduct research in similar ways to clinicians in medicine and healthcare.
Dr Richard Churches FRSA - Lead Adviser for Education Reform and Evidence Based Practice, Education Development Trust

• Neuroplasticity: Myths behind Brain-improvement and re-defining the perspective
• Modern day challenges - Academic Environment - learning struggles
• Introduction to Brain Training: Concept and Research references.
• Testimonials of school going children and impact to families
• Local presence in Kenya - life changing solution now available at BrainRX centre (Brainnovation)

Sakina Goga, Director of Operations, Brainnovation LTD

As education faces its first major technology disruption, stakeholders are inundated by ‘experts’ with knowledge of ‘best practices’ and they need to explore unique options to achieve improved learning outcomes.  Finding the sweet spot which delivers 21st Century skills in the shortest possible time, at an affordable cost, could be the game-changer; serving as the true African best practice.
Terae Onyeje, CEO, WOWbii

The Egyptian Ministry of Education (MoE) in partnership with World Learning developed a network of eleven STEM high schools. This initiative directly supports a new vision of Egypt as a country equipped with both the human capital and institutional resources to compete and excel in the international marketplace. By the end of the project, 11 schools were equipped with science and Fab Lab equipment, 2,799 students were enrolled in STEM schools, 458 students have graduated and gone on to higher education in Egypt and abroad, 604 teachers, 62 school administrators and 503 Ministry of Education officials were trained to maintain and expand the STEM schools, 52 preparatory schools received training and materials to introduce STEM extracurricular activities.

The present study attempted to investigate How to develop Egyptian education considering STEM Schools Experience. Thus, Egyptian STEM schools will be displayed and discussed. Advantages, disadvantages and the gaps of applying those schools will be analysed and assessed.
Dr Khaled Salah, Faculty of Education, Alexandria University

Damian Fernandez, Director of Expansion, SEK Education Group 

RSL is a UK based awarding body and the world authority in contemporary arts qualifications, with notable alumni such as Ed Sheeran and Jess Glynne. We provide high quality, academically rigorous, industry-relevant qualifications in music and performance. RSL conducts over 400,000 exams, in over 1000 delivery centres, in more than 40 countries worldwide.
In this presentation, Alistair will focus on discussing the benefits of implementing an RSL Vocational Qualification in your school.  With flexibility of choice and multi-discipline learning at their core, RSL VQ’s are the most relevant, accessible and practical qualifications on the market.

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Alistair Platt, Director of Business Development, RSL

What is the purpose of education in the current context of societal transformation? Given the fast pace of changes in workplace, and how should learning be organized. The competency framework that societies and economies need today and tomorrow. Teachers and educators as change agents. What is the recommended competency framework for teachers and educators. What is the impact on employability applying traditional education vs. progressive education. What are some of the best practices solutions in bridging the gap between education and workplace: - Dual Education: the mismatch between the employer needs and the school system to satisfy those requirement, shared responsibility between employers and schools. Successful examples in Dual Education in the world and Africa. - Traditional schools vs. Progressive education system, how students can contribute to shape a vibrant future in the art and sciences for themselves and their country. - The Finland experiment.
Seddik Abdel Meguid, Managing Partner at Pentapyramid

Kenyan Private School Owners/Directors/Heads will consider ways that teachers can be prepared to achieve positive learning outcomes for their learners in/beyond the 21st Century in support of the competency based curriculum and Kenya Vision 2030.
Maura Rose McMahon, CEO, GEMS Africa Institutes of Teacher Training

How an Educator Can Use Digital Platforms to Motivate Students to Explore and Learn Through Research.
Wael Khattab - Business Development Manager, Skolera Software Development

Peter N'doro - CEO, KPSA
Matt Thompson - Project Director, Tarsus Group