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Educafe

Season 9 · Dubai

Empowering Futures, Inspiring Minds

One of the largest education and career exhibitions in the Middle East - where students meet institutions, industry leaders, and the guidance to choose well.

12-14 Feb 2027

Dubai World Trade Centre · Dubai

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Students
Students & Visitors Free entry to the exhibition, access to every session, and the option to take the Multiple Intelligences Assessment Test for a personalised career report.Start registration
Sponsors
Partners & SponsorsPut your brand in front of tens of thousands of students and parents, with speaking slots, branding, and on-ground activation across the festival.View packages
Exhibitors
Exhibitors Meet qualified applicants face to face. Shell scheme and raw space stands are available, with counselling desks and lead capture support.Book a stand

Host city

The education festival that deserves the region’s most ambitious cities

Educafe turns a career decision into a festival experience - where breakthrough guidance meets the energy of Dubai, Calicut, Doha, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

12-14 Feb 2027 - Shape your future by day. Experience the city by night.

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Partners & Sponsors

Institutions and brands that stand with Educafe across every season.

  • CampxStudio
  • Findown
  • South Indian Bank
  • Emirates Education Council
  • Gulf Career Network
  • Campus Radio Hub

The festival

One festival. Three experiences.

Exhibition floor, main stage, and counselling zone - running in parallel across every Educafe season.

3 Days

Education Expo

Hundreds of institutions under one roof - universities, colleges, schools, and training providers.

Main Stage

Talks & Summits

Keynotes and panels from leaders in science, business, arts, education, and public service.

Guidance

Counselling Zone

One-to-one career counselling backed by the Multiple Intelligences Assessment Test.

Annually, Educafe convenes

The region’s largest education & career ecosystem

  • 50,000+

    Visitors

  • 300+

    Institutions

  • 200+

    Speakers

  • 5

    Countries

About Educafe

An ocean of opportunities for career seekers

Educafé is designed to deliver the best education solution. In terms of participation, it is one of the largest education and career exhibitions in the Middle East.

It is a platform for professionals and decision makers in the education sector to exchange experience and know-how - and for students to find the path that fits them.

Read our story

  • 01

    Edu & Career Festival

    Hundreds of institutions and programmes under one roof.

  • 02

    Talks by Top Speakers

    Leaders from science, business, arts, and public service on stage.

  • 03

    Personalised Counselling

    One-to-one guidance backed by aptitude assessment.

  • 04

    Sessions for Parents

    Practical guidance on funding, admissions, and study abroad.

  • 05

    Health & Mental Well-being

    Expert sessions on managing pressure and building resilience.

  • 06

    A Transformative Experience

    Culture, competitions, and entertainment alongside the expo.

Why attend

Why families and institutions return every year

  1. 01

    Clarity before commitment

    Assessments, counsellors, and direct conversations with institutions - before you choose a path.

  2. 02

    Leaders on stage

    Hear from people who have shaped careers, companies, and policy across the region.

  3. 03

    Parents included

    Dedicated sessions on funding, admissions, study abroad, and supporting without pressuring.

  4. 04

    A festival, not a brochure fair

    Culture, competitions, and entertainment run alongside the exhibition every season.

Audiences

Who should attend

Students

School leavers, graduates, and career changers seeking clarity.

Parents

Practical guidance on admissions, funding, and wellbeing.

Institutions

Meet qualified applicants face to face on the exhibition floor.

Sponsors

Brand presence in front of thousands of decision-making families.

What's next

Upcoming events

All events
Season 9

12-14 Feb 2027

Educafe Dubai 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The ninth edition returns to Dubai with a larger exhibition floor, a dedicated study-abroad pavilion, and three stages of live sessions.

On stage

Leaders on stage

Voices who have taken the Educafe stage across seasons.

Meet everyone
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Dr. Azad Moopen

Founder Chairman & Managing Director

Aster DM Healthcare

MH

Mohammed Haneesh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

DS

Dr. Sheena Shukur

Educationist & Motivational Speaker

AS

Ansar Sheikh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

PK

Priya Kumar

Author & Motivational Speaker

DM

Dr. Mahek Uttamchandani

Career & Wellness Specialist

AC

Aarti C Rajaratnam

Child & Adolescent Psychologist

GG

Girish Gopal

Career Strategist

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Dr. Azad Moopen

Founder Chairman & Managing Director

Aster DM Healthcare

MH

Mohammed Haneesh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

DS

Dr. Sheena Shukur

Educationist & Motivational Speaker

AS

Ansar Sheikh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

PK

Priya Kumar

Author & Motivational Speaker

DM

Dr. Mahek Uttamchandani

Career & Wellness Specialist

AC

Aarti C Rajaratnam

Child & Adolescent Psychologist

GG

Girish Gopal

Career Strategist

img

Dr. Azad Moopen

Founder Chairman & Managing Director

Aster DM Healthcare

MH

Mohammed Haneesh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

DS

Dr. Sheena Shukur

Educationist & Motivational Speaker

AS

Ansar Sheikh IAS

Indian Administrative Service

PK

Priya Kumar

Author & Motivational Speaker

DM

Dr. Mahek Uttamchandani

Career & Wellness Specialist

AC

Aarti C Rajaratnam

Child & Adolescent Psychologist

GG

Girish Gopal

Career Strategist

Participants

Exhibiting institutions

Universities, colleges, schools, and education providers confirmed for Educafe.

Full directory
  • Aster Medical Academy
  • Future Skills Lab
  • Gulf International University
  • Horizon Study Abroad
  • Malabar College of Technology
  • National Education Bank
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Media

Glimpse of Educafe

Previous Educafe events made history - from students' participation to the number of institutions attending, and from renowned speakers to the topics covered.

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Educafe Calicut 2026 - Exhibition Floor

Exhibition Floor

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Educafe Calicut 2026 - Speaker Sessions

Speaker Sessions

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Educafe Dubai 2025 - Counselling Zone

Counselling

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Educafe Dubai 2025 - Cultural Evening

Cultural & Entertainment

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Educafe Dubai 2025 - Awards Night

Awards & Felicitation

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In their words

What our community says

EduCafe is one of the best edutainment events in Dubai. I have been attending all the editions along with my family. It is a great opportunity to interact with legends and industry experts.

Abdullah Savad

Business Manager at AGC Networks Ltd MEA

I have been associated with Educafe since its inception and have contributed to its versions in other countries as well. It is a very ambitious program that has been growing stronger every year.

Sangeeth Ibrahim

Vice President, Head of Learning & Career Development at SIB

Educafe has become a much-awaited calendar event in Dubai. As a teacher, I have attended all the past editions and closely followed its activities. It is indeed a great platform for students.

Shabeena Sharqi

Teacher at Sharjah Indian School

EduCafe 2026 was a great experience for me as a B.Tech student. The sessions were informative and inspiring, helping me gain more clarity and confidence about my future career path.

Sabeel P

B.Tech Student

Educafe 2026 at Calicut, Kerala was a wonderful experience for both parents and students. It provided clear career guidance, inspiration, and confidence for shaping a better future.

Rohith V

Parent

EduCafe is one of the best edutainment events in Dubai. I have been attending all the editions along with my family. It is a great opportunity to interact with legends and industry experts.

Abdullah Savad

Business Manager at AGC Networks Ltd MEA

I have been associated with Educafe since its inception and have contributed to its versions in other countries as well. It is a very ambitious program that has been growing stronger every year.

Sangeeth Ibrahim

Vice President, Head of Learning & Career Development at SIB

Educafe has become a much-awaited calendar event in Dubai. As a teacher, I have attended all the past editions and closely followed its activities. It is indeed a great platform for students.

Shabeena Sharqi

Teacher at Sharjah Indian School

EduCafe 2026 was a great experience for me as a B.Tech student. The sessions were informative and inspiring, helping me gain more clarity and confidence about my future career path.

Sabeel P

B.Tech Student

Educafe 2026 at Calicut, Kerala was a wonderful experience for both parents and students. It provided clear career guidance, inspiration, and confidence for shaping a better future.

Rohith V

Parent

EduCafe is one of the best edutainment events in Dubai. I have been attending all the editions along with my family. It is a great opportunity to interact with legends and industry experts.

Abdullah Savad

Business Manager at AGC Networks Ltd MEA

I have been associated with Educafe since its inception and have contributed to its versions in other countries as well. It is a very ambitious program that has been growing stronger every year.

Sangeeth Ibrahim

Vice President, Head of Learning & Career Development at SIB

Educafe has become a much-awaited calendar event in Dubai. As a teacher, I have attended all the past editions and closely followed its activities. It is indeed a great platform for students.

Shabeena Sharqi

Teacher at Sharjah Indian School

EduCafe 2026 was a great experience for me as a B.Tech student. The sessions were informative and inspiring, helping me gain more clarity and confidence about my future career path.

Sabeel P

B.Tech Student

Educafe 2026 at Calicut, Kerala was a wonderful experience for both parents and students. It provided clear career guidance, inspiration, and confidence for shaping a better future.

Rohith V

Parent

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Whether you are a student, sponsor, or institution - registration pathways are open for the next Educafe.

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