With Dubai's strategic status as a geographic and demographic crossroads, it is in a prime position to host this two-day event that will explore how governments and the private sector can work together in constructive partnerships to jump-start much-needed efforts that will place education first. It will provide an open forum to explore how to create real, sustainable and scalable change at global and local levels. Speakers and panelists will be made up of Heads of Government, Ministers, Board Chairs and Chief Executives of businesses, researchers, multi-lateral agencies and NGOs.