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Important Update on SENIA Dubai Conference
The SENIA leadership team is actively monitoring recent geopolitical developments and is in ongoing communication with our local partners and advisors. The safety and well being of our global community remains our highest priority.
We are currently reviewing several possible conference pathways and will communicate a firm decision regarding the format and next steps no later than Friday, March 6, 2026.
If you are currently making travel plans, we recommend waiting until our update later this week before making non-refundable arrangements.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we continue to evaluate the situation and determine the most responsible path forward.
Basic Conference Schedule
- PreConference | Friday, April 10, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Workshops run across the full day with breaks included.)
- Day 1 | Saturday, April 11, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Opening ceremony, keynote, and workshop blocks.)
- Day 2 | Sunday, April 12, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Keynote, workshop blocks, and closing ceremony.
Conference Strands
Systems
Inclusive systems are the educational environments and policies that strive to accommodate and support the diverse needs of all learners, creating an atmosphere where everyone is valued, respected, and included in the learning process.
Practices
Inclusive practices encompass a range of strategies and initiatives designed to ensure that all learners are valued contributors of their communities, so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Agency
Student agency creates meaningful opportunities for students to take an active role in their educational experiences, by empowering them to make choices, set goals, and take initiative in their learning process.
Advocacy
Advocacy is about taking action to support students, educators, families, and the broader community through identifying and addressing issues or concerns, promoting positive change, and working towards creating a more equitable, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Life Centered Education (LCE)
LCE emphasizes transition planning, vocational pathways, independent living skills, and community engagement to prepare learners with diverse needs for success beyond school.
Leadership
Building vision, systems, and strategies that empower schools to create and sustain inclusive cultures.
Conference Topics
Our workshops reflect global expertise across inclusion, leadership, wellbeing, student agency, and neurodiversity
Call for Presenters Now Closed
But we would love to have you join our speaker database. We draw from this base for all our events (in person and virtual).
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