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Building cities
through knowledge

ADNEC Abu Dhabi

29 September - 1 October 2026

EDUCATION CREATES
LASTING VALUE.
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Education is the infrastructure of human capital. It develops the talent, skills and ideas that drive innovation, strengthen communities and create long-term prosperity.

From early childhood development to lifelong learning, education underpins the success of thriving, future-ready cities.

A FOUNDATION
FOR GROWTH
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The most valuable investment a society can make is in its people. Education develops the knowledge, skills and capabilities that enable individuals to thrive, strengthen communities and contribute to long-term prosperity.

From early learning to lifelong development, investment in people creates the foundation for innovation, opportunity and resilience.

01

Enables Opportunity

Quality education creates pathways to achievement and social mobility.

02

Develops Human Capital

Learning builds the talent and skills that power thriving economies.

03

Advances Innovation

Research institutions and knowledge ecosystems drive discovery and progress.

04

Strengthens Resilience

Continuous learning prepares communities for future challenges and opportunities.

WHY EDUCATION MATTERS 
TO DECISION-MAKERS?
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For investors, developers, planners and governments, education is a strategic asset.

It attracts talent, strengthens communities and supports long-term economic competitiveness. From schools and universities to workforce development and research, education helps cities create the human capital needed for sustainable growth.

 

Investors

Strong education ecosystems attract residents, employers and skilled talent, helping create resilient and investable markets.

Developers

Access to quality education influences where people choose to live and can enhance the appeal of residential and mixed-use communities.

Governments

Education supports economic diversification, social mobility and the development of future-ready workforces.

Planners

Schools, universities and learning districts shape how communities grow, connect and thrive over time.

ABU DHABI: INVESTING
IN HUMAN POTENTIAL.

 

The greatest use that can be made of wealth is to invest it in creating generations of educated and trained people.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi’s education story is rooted in a long-standing belief that people are the emirate’s greatest asset.

AT LIVEX,
SEE HOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER.

01

Learning Cities In Action

Explore how education, skills and talent development shape more competitive, future-ready cities.

Learning cities in action
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Future Skills & Workforces

Discover the capabilities needed to support emerging industries, innovation and economic growth.

Future skills and workforces
03

Voices Shaping Education

Hear from policymakers, educators, innovators and city leaders building the next generation of learning ecosystems.

Voices shaping education

EXPLORE THE OTHER BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIVABILITY.

Education is one of six interconnected themes explored at LIVEX. Explore the other themes that influence how people live, learn, work and thrive.

Livability

Livability

Culture

Culture

Economy

Economy

Energy

Energy

Health

Health

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