29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed El-Basosy
Academic Development Manager - Knowledge Tower International School
Ahmed El-Basosy is an Academic Development Manager and Educational Sales Consultant with over 18 years of experience across K–12 education, curriculum consultancy, and strategic educational sales in the Middle East. He has a strong track record of supporting schools through curriculum selection, academic implementation, and capacity building aligned with IB, American, and British frameworks.
Currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ahmed works with school leaders and decision-makers across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain, translating academic needs into tailored, value-driven solutions that support both learning outcomes and institutional growth. His expertise spans consultative B2B sales, market expansion, strategic partnerships, teacher training, and academic leadership.
Ahmed has held multiple leadership roles, including DP & MYP Coordinator, IBEN Programme Leader, and School Advisor, and has contributed to IB authorization processes and evaluation visits. He is currently pursuing an MBA while continuing to bridge the gap between pedagogy and business through data-informed, student-centered, and sustainable educational solutions.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1525
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Emotional Intelligence in Teaching: Building a Wellbeing-Driven School Culture
Session Summary:
This workshop explores how emotional intelligence can be intentionally embedded into teaching practices and school systems to promote sustainable wellbeing for the entire school community. The session focuses on practical, research-informed strategies that help teachers regulate stress, build emotionally safe classrooms, and strengthen relationships with students and colleagues. Participants will examine the role of school leadership in modeling emotional intelligence, creating supportive environments, and aligning wellbeing with academic performance while moving beyond theory to offer actionable tools for implementation. Join this session to:
Master research-informed strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into daily teaching practices, learning to regulate stress, create emotionally safe learning environments, and strengthen professional relationships across the school community
Understand how school leadership can model emotional intelligence and create supportive environments that align wellbeing initiatives with academic performance goals at organisational and cultural levels
Gain actionable frameworks and practical tools that can be applied at classroom, team, and whole-school levels to reduce burnout, improve engagement, and foster positive school culture that supports sustainable wellbeing for all stakeholders
Speakers
Ahmed El-Basosy
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Academic Development Manager - Knowledge Tower International School
Categories
Wellbeing and Mental Health
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