29 سبتمبر - 1 اكتوبر 2026
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مركز ذي أرينا الرياض للمعارض والفعاليات| المملكة العربية السعودية.
Phil Mathe
Relationship & Partnerships Director - British International School Riyadh
Phil Mathe is an experienced international educator, senior leader and doctoral researcher working at the intersection of education, sport science and school strategy. He leads partnerships and growth within a British international school group, teaches IB Sport Science, and has coordinated elite school esports programmes, guiding a team to World Championship success. He is also the author of Happiness Factories and Changemakers, exploring leadership, culture and impact in education.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1525
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Beyond the Screen: How Esports Can Transform School Profile, Opportunity and Student Engagement
Session Summary:
Esports is often misunderstood in schools, seen as either a distraction or a niche extracurricular activity. This presentation challenges that narrative and presents Esports as a powerful strategic tool for student engagement, school profile enhancement, and community connection. The presentation explores how Esports programmes can develop transferable skills including teamwork, communication, leadership, performance under pressure and digital literacy — all within a structure that schools can justify educationally and operationally. It also addresses common concerns around screen time, safeguarding and perception, offering practical solutions drawn from lived experience. Join this session to:
• Create comprehensive Esports programmes that align with educational objectives while enhancing school brand, student recruitment, and community engagement
• Address common concerns including screen time management, safeguarding protocols, and stakeholder perception through evidence-based approaches and practical frameworks
• Design Esports curricula that develop transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, digital literacy, and performance management while maintaining academic rigor
• Utilise Esports achievements, international competitions, and student success stories as powerful tools for school promotion, admissions enhancement, and community visibility
Speakers
Phil Mathe
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Relationship & Partnerships Director - British International School Riyadh
التصنيفات
Gaming and Gamification in Education
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Beyond the Screen: How Esports Can Transform School Profile, Opportunity and Student Engagement
Session Summary:
Esports is often misunderstood in schools, seen as either a distraction or a niche extracurricular activity. This presentation challenges that narrative and presents Esports as a powerful strategic tool for student engagement, school profile enhancement, and community connection. The presentation explores how Esports programmes can develop transferable skills including teamwork, communication, leadership, performance under pressure and digital literacy — all within a structure that schools can justify educationally and operationally. It also addresses common concerns around screen time, safeguarding and perception, offering practical solutions drawn from lived experience. Join this session to:
• Create comprehensive Esports programmes that align with educational objectives while enhancing school brand, student recruitment, and community engagement
• Address common concerns including screen time management, safeguarding protocols, and stakeholder perception through evidence-based approaches and practical frameworks
• Design Esports curricula that develop transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, digital literacy, and performance management while maintaining academic rigor
• Utilise Esports achievements, international competitions, and student success stories as powerful tools for school promotion, admissions enhancement, and community visibility
Speakers
Phil Mathe
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Relationship & Partnerships Director - British International School Riyadh
التصنيفات
AI and EdTech
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