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Welcome!
On behalf of MAIS and our conference host school, The American International School in Egypt - West Campus, we warmly welcome you to the MAIS Annual Teachers' and Administrators' Conference, April. 24-27, 2025.
MAIS members make tremendous contributions in teaching and practice; effective educators are the decisive element that positively impacts student learning, well-being, motivation and resilience. It is critical that we recognize and support the outstanding work our school communities accomplish and continue building positive school cultures.
We have an exciting event with interactive sessions that explore critical, timely topics, deep-dive breakouts, and ready-to-apply strategies; to allow participants to jointly experience and reflect upon current and future teaching and learning practices. The program will include keynote and concurrent sessions by expert speakers, and experiences to connect and collaborate.
At this conference let us open our hearts and our minds to learning; connect to share our thoughts and exchange ideas on how to design even more efficient and effective learning experiences for our students; and celebrate what we, as educators, can achieve.
Keynote Speaker
Susannah Johnson
CEO, Individualized Realized
Beyond Prepared: Elevating Minds, Embracing Change, and Becoming More
Education is not a means to prepare students for today’s world—it is a system of human development that unlocks the best within each of us. We must cultivate adaptability, resilience, and a sense of purpose that enables students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world. This conversation challenges educators to redefine our mission. We are not here to patch the cracks of a broken system—we are here to awaken the boundless potential of every human, transform education at its core, and build a future worthy of all.
Keynote Speakers (Pre-recorded)
James F. Lane, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer PDK International
Former undersecretary of education
Keynote co-presented by James Lane and Ted Dintersmith
Ted Dintersmith
Founder What School Could Be, Author, Education Change Agent
“How to take your school to the next level: Trends in education innovation over the next decade.”
I have an unusual vantage point on the future of our children and our nation. I spent my career in the world of innovation, and my track record there suggests I might know a bit about it. And over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in the world of education. I don’t claim to have the expertise our classroom teachers have, and I respect their insights — celebrate them, actually. But I have insights into the world our children will live in as adults, and the ways this future ought to affect the way we educate children. I fight every day to do what I can to help give children a creative, uplifting education that prepares them to lead lives of purpose. Make no mistake, the challenges are serious. But so are the opportunities.
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Speakers & sessions
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Schedule at-a-glance
Wednesday, April 23 2025 (Pre-recorded sessions)
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Beginning at 11:00 - Exhibitor table set-up
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16:00 - 17:30 Pre-conference session exclusively for host and local schools.
Thursday, April 24 2025 (Main Conference & Hybrid Sessions UTC+2)
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7:30 - 8:30 Keynote
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8:30 - 17:30 In-Person Sessions & Hybrid Sessions
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17:30 Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor area
Friday, April 25 2025 (Main Conference & Hybrid Sessions UTC+2)
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8:30 - 17:00 Main Sessions
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9:00-16:00 - Exhibits Open
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17:00 Cultural Experience
Saturday, April 26 2025 (Main Conference & Hybrid Sessions UTC+2)
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8:30 - 17:00 Main Sessions
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9:00-16:00 - Exhibits Open
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17:00 Gala Dinner
Sunday, April 27 2025 (Post-Conference & Hybrid Sessions UTC+2)
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9:00 - 12:00 Post-conference session exclusively for host and local schools.
Pricing
All fees are per person
Full Conference Attendance
In-Person Attendance | April 24-26
Registration
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MAIS Member School Participant: $325
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A/OS Member School Participant: $325
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Non-Member Participant: $435
Exhibitors and Sponsors
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MAIS Member Exhibitor $325
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Non-Member Exhibitor $435
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Table Fee for Exhibitors/Sponsors: $150/table
Additional Conference Attendance
Virtual Attendance | April 23-27
*not all sessions will be streamed
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Virtual attendees
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MAIS Member School Participant: $25
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Non-Member Participant: $50
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Welcome Reception, Cultural Excursion, & Gala Dinner
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$30 per person
Full Conference Registration includes:
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In-Person and Hybrid sessions, coffee breaks, and lunches.
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Certificate of participation with PD hours for the conference
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Access to the Whova conference app community to network with other participants for 6 months.
When in Cairo...
HOTEL & Conference Site
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan*****
Book with the Hotel Reservation Form
Single room: $160 per night
Double room: $180 per night
Rates include breakfast.
Rates do not include 28.95% service charge & value added taxes (12% service charge, 14% value added taxes, & 01% municipal tax accommodation)
Part of the iconic landmark, Arkan Plaza, Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan brings 178 modern guest rooms and suites to discerning business and leisure travelers alike, along with diversified dining options, state of the art meeting facilities and flexible event spaces. During your stay, enjoy free access to the award-winning LA7 gym or opt for a relaxing day by our rooftop infinity pool.
Lying in close proximity to the Giza Pyramids Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the hotel’s prime location offers ample entertainment opportunities, a large auditorium and high end retail options, catering to your every need.
CONFERENCE SITE
Welcome to American International School in Egypt, West (AIS - West), a learning community dedicated to providing a world class international education and to inspire intercultural understanding. At AIS- West, our mission is to provide a challenging American and international education that inspires students to pursue their passions, achieve their goals and become responsible global citizens.
Inaugurated in 2009, AIS - West offers a very modern, technologically rich and diverse educational environment from KG1 to Grade 12. Just a short drive away from the iconic Pyramids of Giza, our campus is located within The Greens Compound, Sheikh Zayed City, a prestigious residential community on the western side of the River Nile. Our school is near Zayed Dunes Compound and the Address on Al Shabab street, and it is a short drive from Capital Business Park and the 26th of July Corridor. AIS - West serves families in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Mohendesin and Zamalek. As one of Cairo's leading international schools, AIS - West serves a multicultural community with both Egyptian and international influences.
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Conference Sponsors
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Conference App
Our conference app, Whova, will enable you to connect via computer or mobile phone with fellow participants, speakers, and exhibitors. You will also be able to plan your session schedule and build connections that last beyond the event itself.
