The Future Is Human.

WELCOME TO THE SECOND EDITION

The Ministry of Education’s official platform for advancing education, innovation, and human capability, connecting global leaders to shape the future of learning.

3 – 5 May 2026|

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

EDGEx Pillars

Three core pillars turn human capability into action.

HUMANITY
People at the Heart of Progress
Society is shaped by people who seek connection and understanding. When education and innovation are guided by human values, progress becomes meaningful.
LEARNING
Empowering, Equipping, & Shaping People
Educators bring learning to life. They build skills, confidence, and curiosity, using technology as a tool to help people think, create, and lead.
GROWTH
Built & Led by People
Progress advances when people are empowered to imagine, decide, and lead. Technology supports progress, but people create it and use it intentionally.

Education is human.

Specialised zones to connect ideas, innovation, & people.

Exhibition

EDGE Hub

The central marketplace for global education supplies and infrastructure solutions.

EDGE U

A dedicated higher education zone connecting The Kingdom and international universities for recruitment and R&D partnerships.

EDGE Teach

A showcase of pedagogical excellence and classroom innovation, equipping teachers with next-gen instructional strategies.

EDGE Signings

The official venue for Formalising MoUs, strategic alliances, and major agreements between government and private entities.

Conference

EDGE Skills

Ministry-certified professional development workshops empowering educators with tangible career skills. Ministry-certified and accredited professional development workshops for educators.

EDGE Tech

Learning remains human through the thoughtful use of data, immersive technologies, and AI.

EDGE Talks

The strategic main stage for policy reform, investment, and leadership dialogue.

EDGE U Campus

A space for higher education leaders and stakeholders with sessions covering governance, innovation, partnerships, employability, & digital integration.

Why EDGEx

Whether you're exhibiting or visiting, EDGEx delivers unmatched access, visibility and strategic value across the Kingdom's most influential education platform.

Why Exhibit at EDGEx?

Establish your organisation's presence in one of the region's fastest-growing education markets
Meet senior education decision-makers and procurement authorities
Showcase supplies and solutions at the Kingdom's only official Ministry of Education event
Gain visibility across local, regional and international education markets
Reach senior decision-makers and institutions from across the region and beyond
Build partnerships with universities, school groups and sector stakeholders
Announce and sign MoUs with coordinated coverage
Strengthen brand credibility within a Ministry-backed platform
Convert strategic engagement into measurable commercial outcomes

Why Visit EDGEx?

Access the Kingdom's only official Ministry of Education event
Engage with Ministers, policymakers and senior education leaders
Discover proven solutions across K–12, higher education and workforce development
Earn Ministry-certified CPD hours through accredited workshops
Access high-impact conferences and specialist forums
Explore emerging technologies shaping teaching and learning
Connect with local, regional and international universities
Build strategic partnerships across the education sector
Connect with regional and international audiences of educators, exhibitors and speakers

Establish your organisation's presence in one of the region's fastest-growing education markets
Meet senior education decision-makers and procurement authorities
Showcase supplies and solutions at the Kingdom's only official Ministry of Education event
Gain visibility across local, regional and international education markets
Reach senior decision-makers and institutions from across the region and beyond
Build partnerships with universities, school groups and sector stakeholders
Announce and sign MoUs with coordinated coverage
Strengthen brand credibility within a Ministry-backed platform
Convert strategic engagement into measurable commercial outcomes

Visit EDGEx 2026 in Riyadh, May, 3-5.

Looking to connect with key decision-makers or explore the latest innovations? Find the opportunity that matches your goals.

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Our Partners

EDGEx 2025 Highlights

An invitation-only leadership community for strategic education industry leaders and decision makers.

EDGE Elite convenes a private network of senior leaders beyond EDGEx. Through a year-round programme of executive forums, briefings, and regional meetups, the network is built to bring together purchasing and partnership authorities, senior and strategic leadership to:

Strengthen strategic alliances
Collaborate across sectors
Sustain year-round engagement

Make informed decisions
Contribute to policy reform
Convert insight into action

Experience the future of education this May

Connect with over 25,000 education professionals, explore new ideas, and engage with global speakers shaping the future of education at the only official Ministry of Education event in the Kingdom. Reserve your place today.

FAQs

Because visionaries always have questions!

The Future Is Human.

WELCOME TO THE SECOND EDITION

EDGEx Pillars

People at the Heart of Progress

Society is shaped by people who seek connection and understanding. When education and innovation are guided by human values, progress becomes meaningful.

Empowering, Equipping, & Shaping People

Educators bring learning to life. They build skills, confidence, and curiosity, using technology as a tool to help people think, create, and lead.

Built & Led by People

Progress advances when people are empowered to imagine, decide, and lead. Technology supports progress, but people create it and use it intentionally.