RIYADH: Riyadh will host a scientific conference “Towards a Globally Competitive Future in Education” on Dec. 23 and 24 at King Saud University.
The conference, under the patronage of Education Minister Yousef Al-Benyan, has been organized by the Saudi Educational and Psychological Association and the Research Excellence Center for the Development of Science and Mathematics Education.
Conference supervisory committee chair Fayez Al-Fayez said discussions would focus on integrating tertiary institutions to ensure efficient spending, and boost education outcomes, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
He added that the conference will include higher and general education affiliates, as well as stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Al-Fayez said participants would look at future trends, the role of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education, and highlight effective local practices.
Experts and leaders in general and higher education will look at key factors shaping education in the Kingdom. The event will focus on 12 topics and have 14 research papers presented.
