Event Overview
EDUTREX 2020 - Education and Training Exhibition was a Virtual Expo and Summit, that took place from 13-14 October 2020.
EDUTREX was held in collaboration with relevant authorities, associations and media partners. It is strategically timed to maximize the enrollment of students and reach out to the aspiring students. This event will provide the Exhibitors an indispensable platform to connect with over 1000 prospective students and affluent visitors spanning over 25 nationalities specially from the Sultanate of Oman and additionally the regions of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.
The 2-day exhibition was an interactive platform for exhibitors to promote their institutions and recruit students for various programs in this emerging market. The event brought more than 50 local and international prominent accredited universities, colleges and institutes from over 15 countries offering extensive courses. It was an opportunity to directly network with potential students (Grades 10-12), Parents, Career & School Counsellors, Teachers, Principals and Heads of Institutions, Post-Graduate Applicants, HR Managers from top Companies, Government Officials, Professionals and many more, making it a significant convergence point.
2020 Speakers & Sponsors
Speakers
Mario Crifo
Counselor for Public Affairs, Acting
United States Mission to Saudi Arabia
Mario Crifo
Counselor for Public Affairs, Acting
United States Mission to Saudi Arabia
TOPIC : The Value of a U.S. Education Today
As a 15-year veteran member of the U.S. Foreign Service, Mario Crifo has worked to promote access for international students to the U.S. higher education system. In overseas positions in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and Yemen, he has implemented programs that build the leadership and pre-academic skills students need to be successful in American universities. In Washington, he partnered with the State Department’s Bureau for Educational and Cultural Affairs to expand scholarship and other study opportunities for students from the MENA region. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Connecticut and the Thunderbird School of Global Management M.B.A. program at the Arizona State University.
Klara Tonkova
Study in the Czech Republic
Czech National Agency for International Education
Klara Tonkova
Study in the Czech Republic
Czech National Agency for International Education
TOPIC : The Czech Republic as a study destination
Study in the Czech Republic provides essential information about the higher education system, study opportunities and details about the student life in the Czech Republic. Klara is a member of the STUDY IN team and will tell you more information about studying at the heart of Europe.
Helen Mehta
Country Director
British Council - Oman
Helen Mehta
Country Director
British Council - Oman
TOPIC : Study UK
Helen Mehta is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organisation management industry. She has worked overseas for the British Council since 2000 in a variety of roles and geographical contexts, from Kolkata to Colombo and she is now based in Muscat as Country Director Oman. She is skilled in Intercultural Communication, English as a Second Language (ESL), Business Planning, Public Speaking, and Facilitation. She is an experienced education professional with a Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) focused in Programme Management from QA and a Masters in Television and Video for Development.
Suzan Mozher
Education Manager
Education New Zealand
Suzan Mozher
Education Manager
Education New Zealand
TPOIC : Why choose New Zealand
I am responsible for advising students and their parents on their best education choice plus helping them out to prepare before travel. I also manage education relations with Government Agencies.
Fahd Ali Asif
Senior Business Development Manager (GCC)
Invest Northern Ireland
Fahd Ali Asif
Senior Business Development Manager (GCC)
Invest Northern Ireland
TOPIC : Study in Northern Ireland
Fahd specialises in international partnership development, student recruitment and stakeholder engagement and has worked in International Education for over a decade. He currently works as the Sector Lead for Education at Invest Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland’s Economic Development Agency), covering the GCC markets. Fahd is based in the UAE and his remit includes supporting Northern Ireland’s two world leading Universities; Queen’s University Belfast & Ulster University in addition to a vibrant network of Northern Irish Colleges and TVET institutions, in the areas of international engagement and outreach. In his previous roles, Fahd has worked as the Senior International Officer (South East Asia and Africa) and Regional Manager (Middle East and South Asia) at a number of UK Universities. As someone who has lived and studied and worked across South Asia, Middle East and the UK, Fahd is passionate about all things international education and how it transforms individuals and the society at large. He holds and MA (Hons) in Economics and an MSc in Leadership and Innovation from the University of Dundee, Scotland.
Jerry Czub
Senior Director, Graduate Enrollment Management
Clark University
Jerry Czub
Senior Director, Graduate Enrollment Management
Clark University
TOPIC : Graduate Studies in the U.S.
Jerry Czub has been in the international higher education field since 2003 and has enjoyed experience at several different universities and companies, spanning across both the US and Australia. International admissions and recruitment have been his focus, starting his career with the Australian National University (ANU) as an admissions office and later moving into international recruitment with ANU. In 2010 he moved back to the US and started work with Navitas UMass campuses, then Johnson & Wales University, and now Clark University. Since 2017, he has been in his current role as the Senior Director, Graduate Enrollment Management at Clark University, where the graduate programs have experienced substantial international enrollment growth since he joined. Jerry spent 13 years in Australia, where he completed his Master’s in Business from the University of Newcastle. He has enjoyed working with international students throughout his career and most importantly guiding them to achieve their educational goals.
Ria Nicoletti Morphitou
Director of Recruitment
University of Nicosia
Ria Nicoletti Morphitou
Director of Recruitment
University of Nicosia
TOPIC : Studying at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, Academic Excellence in one of the safest countries in the world
Dr. Ria Nicoletti Morphitou is the Director of Recruitment and an Associate Lecturer in Marketing and Management at the University of Nicosia. During the last twenty years she has also received her professional qualifications in the field of Marketing and H.R. She is an accredited Senior Business Consultant and Professional Trainer from the Human Resource Development Association in the Republic of Cyprus. She has been actively working as a Business Consultant for the last twenty years with a considerable clientele list which includes leading private and semi government organizations. Additionally, she has been involved on various European Projects as a Research Expert and has been involved in professional training on areas such as Customer Service, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Selling Skills and Personal development.
Her research interests include Marketing Communication, Female Entrepreneurship and Consumer Behavior. She is the author of a book titled “Understanding Sales and Customer Service”, several book chapters and a number of referee journal articles. Her research work has been supported by various research grants and has been published in International Conference Proceedings and Journals.
Carl Tang
Manager, Global Engagement Office
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Carl Tang
Manager, Global Engagement Office
Studying in PolyU – World Class Education in Asia
TOPIC : Studying in PolyU – World Class Education in Asia
Carl Tang has over 10 years of concrete experience in the higher education sector. As a father of 2 and having worked in 3 universities in various rows including student recruitment and admissions, admission system development, university grants administration, he is now supervising international student recruitment for PolyU in over 10 countries including India. Carl earned his M.Eng in Aeronautical Engineering from Imperial College London.
Raj Kapoor
Director of Student Recruitment
American University in Dubai
Raj Kapoor
Director of Student Recruitment
American University in Dubai
TOPIC : This is AUD!
Raj came to the Middle East from the UK in 1999. His various roles at the AUD include Director of Human Resources and Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of the School of Business Administration. He assumed the role of Director of Student Recruitment in January 2019. Over the course of his career, he has participated as a speaker at various local and international seminars and conventions. He has delivered presentations and managed workshops for businesses, firms and universities, on topics ranging from Student Recruitment, Leadership, Soft Skills, Talent Acquisition, Motivational techniques, and How to do Business in the UAE.
Prof. Suzuki Masaaki
First Vice President for Regional and International Affairs
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
Prof. Suzuki Masaaki
First Vice President for Regional and International Affairs
Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
TOPIC : Invitation to Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology
Prof. Masaaki Suzuki was awarded Doctor degree in 1978 by Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech.). He worked in Tokyo Tech. as professor throughout until his retirement in 2014. In these periods, he served as Institute senator and Vice Dean of Graduate School of Engineering from 2009 to 2011. Also he was contributing to regional and social alliances of Tokyo Tech.. His major fields were Nuclear Chemical Engineering and Plasma Engineering, mainly. In 2014, he retired and was decorated with the title of Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Tech.. After then he is serving as First Vice President, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), and he is in charge of regional and international affairs.
Heiti Sin
Director of International Admissions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Heiti Sin
Director of International Admissions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
TOPIC : Careers in Aviation and STEM Fields
With over ten years of experience in the higher education field, Ms. Sin will share her expertise and advice for students who are looking for a fulfilling career in the Aviation and STEM fields.
Daniel Marschner
Director of International Admission
Loyola Marymount University
Daniel Marschner
Director of International Admission
Loyola Marymount University
TOPIC : Studying at a Liberal Arts university in the United States
Dan Marschner has worked at Loyola Marymount University since 2016 and received his Ph. D. from the University of Cincinnati with a focus on the cultural acclimation process for international students to the U.S. As a student, Dan participated in classes in Australia, Italy, and Nicaragua, and lived in Chile for two and a half years where he worked as a Jesuit Volunteer after completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology at Xavier University. He also holds a Master's Degree in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University. He enjoys meeting with students from around the world who want to learn more about LMU.
Robert Nelson
Assistant Director of Admission
Savannah College of Art and Design
Robert Nelson
Assistant Director of Admission
Savannah College of Art and Design
TOPIC : Seven Lessons for Dreamers & Makers
Robert Nelson completed undergraduate studies in classical double bass, musicology, and French at Rice university before getting his MA in Applied Linguistics and teaching English as a second language at Georgia State University. He taught French and English to all levels and ages in the non-profit and collegiate settings before joining SCAD Admission in 2018, where he is currently ADA for the Middle East and Africa.
Please join us for a presentation and workshop based on the book, Seven Lessons for Dreamers & Makers.
The book features research, stories, wisdom, and insights from SCAD professors, alumni, and other creative pros to help illuminate current and future college students looking for their path in life. The book’s seven lessons focus on the transformative power of curiosity, how to find your people, the secret of turning a passion into a profession, and more. As President Wallace says, “This book is written for every student, no matter where you’re studying or hope to go. Future neurologists, pilots, attorneys, and veterinarians—this book is for you, too! What has worked for our creative graduates works for everyone who wants to learn, do more, and go further.”
Omid Honari
Regional Director, Europe Middle East, Africa & The Americas; & Head, Global Government & Institutional Partnerships
Navitas
Omid Honari
Regional Director, Europe Middle East, Africa & The Americas; & Head, Global Government & Institutional Partnerships
Navitas
TOPIC : Why does it matter that I study abroad?
Omid Honari read his undergraduate degree from Western Sydney University before pursuing graduate research, as well as a Master of Creative Industries from Navitas’ SAE Institute; and worked in the media industry for a number of years in his native Australia as a producer and writer.
Omid believes in the powerful core principles of learning, and its lasting, transformative impact on the lives of individuals, their communities and societies, nations, regions and ultimately the world. His family tree traces back to many generations of educators, Poet Laureates and statesmen.
For the past decade, he has lived in Dubai, UAE, first as Regional Manager of Study Group (their first in region) followed by his appointment as Regional Manager and subsequently Regional Director of Navitas, where he currently overseas the regions of Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas and is additionally Head of Global Government and Institutional Partnerships.
Miri Rodriguez
Author and Head of Global Internships
Microsoft
Miri Rodriguez
Author and Head of Global Internships
Microsoft
TOPIC : Elevate your personal brand with storytelling
Miri Rodriguez is a globally recognized Storyteller, Head of Global Internship Program at Microsoft and author of Brand Storytelling. She is a creative journalist and content strategist, evangelizing brand narrative and showcasing how thought leaders can leverage storytelling techniques for culture activation and influence in the digital age. Miri has earned several awards in digital marketing and customer experience and is ranked as top in-demand speaker at leading industry conferences around the world. Miri brings 15+ years of expertise, valuable industry and consulting insights matched with a lighthearted and connected delivery approach. Her social advocacy and philanthropic work include volunteering to train social enterprise leaders in Africa, coaching students at Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship in the U.S., and mentoring men and women to build their personal brand with empathy, passion and purpose. Her biggest accomplishment to date is being a mother of 2 boys and an American Bulldog. She can also run in heels. Ice cream is her superfood.
Basil Ayass
Regional Sales Lead, Education Sector
Google Cloud
Basil Ayass
Regional Sales Lead, Education Sector
Google Cloud
TOPIC : The Future of Education
Basil Ayass is the Regional Sales Lead of Google Cloud for the Education sector in the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa region. He prefers to describe himself as an “extroverted nerd with my head in the cloud”.
Basil joined Google from Nutanix where he served as the Regional Sales Director for the Middle East. Prior to that, he held a number of sales and marketing leadership roles with Dell EMC, Sun Microsystems, and VMware.
Basil has an MBA from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer & Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Fluent in both Arabic and English, he lives in Dubai with his wife Nadine and 2 sons: Dan and Theo.
Salim Bin Saif Alamri
Representative
Oman Research and Education Network
Salim Bin Saif Alamri
Representative
Oman Research and Education Network
TOPIC : Tech Solutions for Students
Salim has over 10 years of experience in both private and public sector. He has a wide experience in sales and marketing communication, promoting products and solutions in various entities, both global and local. from different industries.
Salim has recently joined Oman Research and Education Network to support the Network in spreading the awareness of the services provided by the network to the research and education Community in Oman and to support in the (OMREN) project to achieve the targets.
Tariq Kashoob
Technical Integrity Verification Lead
Petroleum Development Oman
Tariq Kashoob
Technical Integrity Verification Lead
Petroleum Development Oman
TOPIC : Oman-UK Alumni Network
Tariq is the Technical Integrity Verification Lead at Petroleum Development Oman. His role is to build the Road Map of TIV in PDO, Create Specifications of TIV, and ensure all the safety critical element identified in a project are designed, procured, fabricated, constructed and commissioned as per the performance standard identified to avoid Major Accidental Hazards.
Jyoti Singh
Head of Business Development Exams
British Council - Oman
Jyoti Singh
Head of Business Development Exams
British Council - Oman
TOPIC : IELTS for Higher Education
Jyoti has worked with the British Council for the last 12 years. She started in the IELTS Department and become the Business Head in 2016. She took the initiative to increase IELTS Testing services geographical reach to far regionslike Al Burami, Rustaq, Ibri, Sohar and Musandam.
Elia Montanari
Founder
SpaceBrains Foundation
Elia Montanari
Founder
SpaceBrains Foundation
TOPIC : REACH Scholarship
Elias founded SpaceBrains together with his colleague Nathalie Dorval. SpaceBrains is a not for profit organisation supported by the European Space Agency aiming to be the beacon for New Space daring ideas. SpaceBrains will be encouraging the best minds, developing young talent and fostering the space leaders of the future.
The scholarships, offered through the SpaceBrains’ REACH (Research Empowered Achieves Change) programme, is meant to encourage particularly ambitious and disruptive projects in a number of research areas defined by the European Space Agency.
Elia Montanari works at the European Space Agency where he is Head of Management and Control in what can be defined as the 'venture arm of ESA'.
Richard Kemp
CEO
Leadership Quantum
Richard Kemp
CEO
Leadership Quantum
TOPIC : Co-creative Leadership Skills for the New Normal (Economy 5.0) - The Secret to Leading Out-Of-The-Box, Innovation Team Building.
Richard focuses on delivering Economy 5.0 leadership and capacity building that impacts at a National Plan and country economy and global sector level. As Director Cohort 2, of Oman’s National CEO Program, Richard has experience of delivering leadership at global economy level. With programs for Oman’s National Training Fund, Richard has proven how to deliver high potential careerists from the average cross-section of youth. Richard has also delivered measurable high growth and innovation programs to SMEs through Oman’s largest CSR agencies focused on private sector resilience.
Alexandra Kodjabachi
CEO & Founder
PersEd
Alexandra Kodjabachi
CEO & Founder
PersEd
TOPIC : The power of goals
Alexandra is the Founder and CEO of PersEd, a talent development enterprise. PersEd handles training, coaching and consultancy for personal education nurturing 21st century skills and mindset through social and experiential learning. Alexandra is a goal setting coach, an international public speaker and an awarded author, recipient of one of the Alain Decaux Literary Prizes for the Francophone world. She has been recognized as a MENA Leadership Academy fellow (2016-2017), G20 Young Global Changer (2017), Unleash Global Talent (2018) and Evaluator (2019) and UNESCO APCEIU Youth Leader (2019). As the Connection Creator, she’s always exploring the breadth and depth of multidisciplinarity and putting connections at the service of creativity, innovation and foresight to reinvent the ways in which we learn, think, work and live.
Elena Agaragimova
Co-Founder
Bessern
Founder
Agar Global Services
Elena Agaragimova
Co-Founder
Bessern
Founder
Agar Global Services
TOPIC : Preparing for the Future of Work
She is an engaging skilled trainer and talent development specialist, credited with combining operations, education, and international expertise to design and deliver programs for diverse audiences. She is known for her ability to drive change within individuals and organizations that are looking to reach their potential and maintain their competitive edge in the business world. She has started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions. In her recent years, she dove into business and founded a learning and developing consultancy – Agar Global Services and Co-Founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations.
Elena has a strong passion for L&D, promoting creative and engaging workplaces and all about optimizing performance through the development of others with a keen interest in neuroscience. As a career and talent development coach, Elena has over 10 years of experience working individuals across different generations, supporting them in achieving their professional and personal goals. She also recently wrote a guidebook on how to shift yourself and others towards path to success. Finally, she is a regular contributor to Forbes Middle East, and various publications and online platforms in the Middle East region.
When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals.
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