The nuclear non-proliferation deal agreed last year between Iran and the international community has brought a progressive lifting of the international sanctions. The detente opens the way for international re-engagement with Iranian Higher Education (research collaboration, faculty and student exchange & mobility), professional business, vocational and language training (English, Business Management, IT, Oil & Gas, Medical) and secondary education (language training materials, curriculum support, classroom technology, school operators).
As President Hassan Rouhani told reporters in Tehran in August, “Foreigners must bring investment and technology and partner with Iranians so that both sides can benefit by winning a share of the Iranian and regional markets. The ultimate aim is to create employment for our youth.”
“The event provided an exceptional opportunity to meet with Iraq ministerial delegates and to make high-level contacts which would otherwise have been impossible”.
Tim Kerr-Dineen, Kings Colleges (Iraq Education & Training Forum, Dubai, 2013).
After years of international isolation, there is a great need in Iran for modernisation, internationalisation, vocational and academic training development, and education capacity building. It is estimated that one in four Iranian graduates leave the country to pursue their career or life goals, with a loss of $50 billion to Iran’s economy. It more vital than ever, therefore, for Iran to provide education, training and career pathways that will keep graduates – 60% of whom are female – in the country.
Education events in Kurdistan, Iraq 2014
Our event will be the perfect platform for meeting senior colleagues from Iranian universities, colleges and schools, both private and public. We will also be inviting Ministerial level delegates from Government, and representatives of major companies interested in training contracts, education projects and business partnerships. Finally, the sponsor area will be open to members of the public interested in international education & career training opportunities.
The Summit will consist of:
- Specialist Panel Discussions (Education in Iran, Vision & Challenges; English Language Training in Iran; Internationalisation of HE and Research; Vocational Training Insights; Secondary Education in Iran)
- Keynote Addresses from Iranian Government Ministers (TBA)
- Specialist Round Tables (HE mobility, ELT, Private Education, Specialist vocational training)
- Public Area for Sponsor Stands
- Networking sessions & meals
- Local professional and touristic visits
Who will be attending:
- Governmental bodies and NGO’s
- Universities, Colleges and Language Centres from Iran and abroad
- Language Training Companies, language testing companies, language training publishers
- Vocational Training Providers
- Vocational Training Purchasers
- Curriculum, content and learning solutions companies
- Education technology providers & online specialists
- Education provision & school operators
- Students and parents looking for study abroad information
We have successfully been organising education & training events to the highest standard with international universities, schools, training companies and national education ministries for 6 years. We hope you can join us on the next stage of our journey.
Tehran
15, 16, 17 October 2016 : (evening reception, 2 days conference)
Additional Tour:
18, 19 October 2016 : Isfahan (Networking Lunch, Conference, Sponsor Area, local visits)
20 October 2016: Shiraz (Networking lunch, Conference, Sponsor Area, local visits)
To receive a prospectus containing full information about the Forum, including costs and a draft programme, please fill out the form below:
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