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StudyWorld Abu Dhabi

Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7 May 2026

Build strategic partnerships in Abu Dhabi in spring 2026

Join us in Abu Dhabi, a city where rich cultural history meets cutting-edge innovation, for a unique opportunity to grow your international network.

Held at the InterContinental Hotel, StudyWorld Abu Dhabi 2026 offers a high impact format: one full day of scheduled meetings as well as opportunities to continue conversations over lunch and dinner.

StudyWorld Abu Dhabi connects accredited UK education and service providers with select international partners from the Middle East and North Africa region.

Secure your spot now! Guarantee your participation at StudyWorld Abu Dhabi by booking early. With only 15 UK provider slots and 25 agent places available, this exclusive event is designed to maintain quality and focus.

StudyWorld events are organised by English UK, the national association of English language centres.

15 providers

all based in the UK

25 agents

from around the region

12+ hours

of business networking

Reasons to attend StudyWorld Abu Dhabi

Targeted In-person Meetings

Targeted in-person meetings

StudyWorld events are the most affordable way for UK providers to meet agents in-person. Organised by English UK, the non-profit national association dedicated to supporting the UK ELT sector.

Friendly Size, Quality Connections

Friendly size, quality connections

We keep our events small and focused, with limited places for UK-based education providers and carefully selected agents who are actively sending students to the UK. This ensures you spend your time meeting relevant and reputable contacts.

Informal Networking Opportunities

Informal networking opportunities

StudyWorld Abu Dhabi offers lots of informal networking opportunities, perfect for developing new partnerships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Prices and registration

English UK members

Table and meeting schedule (includes accommodation): £2,953
Additional representative (includes accommodation): £1,135

Prices subject to 5% UAE VAT.

This special price is for English UK member centres and corporate members. Find out more about English UK and how to join the association.

Education/service providers

Table and meeting schedule (includes accommodation): £3,325
Additional representative (includes accommodation): £1,140

Prices subject to 5% UAE VAT.

Agents and partners

Meeting pass (includes accommodation) Free

The hosted agent package includes a meeting schedule and one night of free accommodation at the venue. When registering, please indicate if you require accommodation.

Professional references required.

What's included?

UK provider – table with meeting schedule:

  • Two nights’ B&B accommodation at the InterContinential Abu Dhabi
  • Meeting table with space for your promo materials, four chairs and access to a power socket
  • One meeting schedule with Marcom eSchedule PRO account
  • Seminar programme on Tuesday
  • Welcome dinner on Tuesday evening
  • Lunch and refreshments on Wednesday

UK provider – additional representative

  • Two nights’ B&B accommodation at the InterContinential Abu Dhabi
  • Seminar programme on Tuesday
  • Welcome dinner on Tuesday evening
  • Lunch and refreshments on Wednesday

Agent - meeting pass

  • One night of B&B accommodation at the InterContinential Abu Dhabi
  • One meeting schedule with Marcom eSchedule PRO account
  • Seminar programme on Tuesday
  • Welcome dinner on Tuesday evening
  • Lunch and refreshments on Wednesday

The venue

StudyWorld will be held at the InterContinental Hotel Abu Dhabi.

With a 7-hour direct flight from London and frequent services from other major UK airports, Abu Dhabi is easily accessible for UK-based delegates. As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi is a dynamic hub that blends rich heritage with modern luxury, and its strategic location provides seamless access to the wider Gulf and North Africa.

Located in the city’s dynamic heart along the glittering waterfront is the InterContinental Abu Dhabi. The landmark hotel offers a private beach and award-winning dining making it an ideal setting for building new connections.

Programme

Tuesday 5 May 2026

from 15:00 Check in to InterContinental Abu Dhabi
15:00 – 18:00 Event registration
16:00 – 18:00 Expert-led seminars and UK focussed agent training
19:30 – 21:30 Welcome dinner for all delegates

Wednesday 6 May 2026

08:00 – 09:30 Set up and registration
09:30 – 17:30 One-to-one meetings
by 12:00 Hotel check-out for agents

Lunch is included for all delegates on Wednesday.

Thursday 7 May 2026

by 12:00 Hotel check-out for UK providers

Meetings at StudyWorld Abu Dhabi

Plan your meetings in advance with Marcom eSchedule PRO, the easy-to-use scheduling tool.

You have full control over who you meet and when.

Registered event delegates will be able to log in to their meeting schedules for StudyWorld Abu Dhabi in April 2026.

After creating an event profile explaining your organisation’s services and objectives, you can search the event database to decide who you would like to meet.

The advanced search function makes it easy to find the right people and send out meeting requests. You can accept or decline incoming meeting requests and send messages within the system.

A view from above of the busy StudyWorld meeting room with lots of people meeting at rows of tables, colourful with fliers and information
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