Do you believe that:
“Children can only aspire to what they know exists”?
“Experience is everything”?
“Learning is a satellite navigation system to better places in life”?
Are you ready to challenge the definition of insanity?
“Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results”.
If so, you are in the right place. A place where,
“Jean-Jacques Rousseau meets Willy Wonka”!
“Ger Graus is a pioneer and a visionary.
His dedication and passion for making a positive impact on the lives of all children is truly inspirational. You can't help but glow under his light.”
- Mohammed Isap, Co-Founder Tauheedul Education Trust
Meet Ger Graus
Professor Dr Ger Graus OBE is a renowned figure in the field of education. He was the first Global Director of Education at KidZania, and, prior to that, the founding CEO of the Children’s University.
In the 2014 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Ger Graus was made an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to children.
Keynote Topics
Education and Schooling
Leadership and Management
Equality, Equity and Reality
Futures Awareness aka Careers Education
Innovation and Creativity
Experience-Based Learning
The Importance of Early Years
Wellbeing
Business for Good: Return on Investment versus Return on Involvement
Entrepreneurship, Schooling and the World of Work
EdTech
Edutainment
Measuring What We Value: Research and Evaluation
KidZania
KidZania is an interactive city for children 1-14 that combines inspiration, fun, and learning through realistic role-play. Kids can independently explore a scaled city of over 7,000 square meters with more than 100 exciting careers that they can try.
Fueled by a child’s natural desire to create, explore, and collaborate, KidZania is equal parts entertainment and learning, making it one of the most progressive family entertainment concepts in the world today.
Through ultrarealistic role-play, children learn about different careers, the inner workings of a city, and the concept of managing money. Each experience empowers kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves and inspiration to be great global citizens.
As KidZania's first-ever Director of Education, Ger was responsible for developing and implementing the education and learning partnership strategies of KidZania UK, including partnerships with schools, Higher Education, government, commercial, and third sectors.
KidZania Doha hosts inspiring 5th Zummit 2024: 'Inclusive Qatar – Empowering the Youth'
Upcoming Appearances
Today was my first day as a Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria, and I welcomed some 150 secondary Teacher Training Students to their new and very exciting world. “If you are a teacher, remember that somebody will mention your name 50 years from now [in 2074].” Thank you for your support, Dareys Anne and colleagues.
My position is about children, their learning, and our teaching. It is also about being the best we can be, disrupting the status quo, bending the rules, inclusion, and equity, accountability to the child as opposed to the system, innovation and creativity, and fun and joy. My message? “Salid y disfrutad” – Go out and enjoy, to quote my compatriot the great Johan Cruijff.
University of Cumbria Teacher Training Conference, UK
2 September 2024
KidZania Doha Inclusion Conference, Qatar
16 September 2024
KidZania Doha is an edutainment brand for children that offers an immersive educational experience in a miniature city where kids can role-play. The activities are designed by educators for children ages 1–14 and encourage creativity, teamwork, and decision-making. KidZania Doha is located in Aspire Zone and offers more than 60 real-life activities, including being a doctor or dentist.
DIDAC Conference, India
8-20 September 2024
With 13 years of grand success, DIDAC INDIA is the largest event in Asia for Educational Resources and Technology-based products & solutions for all levels and segments of the Education and Skill Sector.
BETT Asia Conference, Malaysia
2-3 October 2024
Bett Asia is the only regional event that focuses on gathering ministers, senior leaders, and changemakers in education to share knowledge, best practices, and ideas that will have a real, meaningful impact on the future of the education technology sector in Southeast Asia.
Bett Asia is embarking on a new era, increasing its presence and impact in the Southeast Asia Education Technology community at a 365 scale, with new initiatives and reach. Bett Asia will continue to be The Event that drives changes in EdTech in Southeast Asia with even more support from the regional Ministries of Education and key players.
9th-10th October at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah
Professor Dr. Ger Graus, an esteemed educational advisor and global expert, will deliver an inspiring speech addressing critical questions surrounding the future of education.
YGA Conference, Turkey
28 December 2024
Bringing together double-winged role models with daring young individuals who empathize with the world's problems and dream of finding solutions.
Recent Appearances
Second ACS Doha Future Skills 2040
The ACS Doha Future Skills 2040 Event brought together international experts in education, technology, and business to equip attendees with insights into future job markets, it was explained. This event, along with the ACS Doha EDTech Conference, demonstrates ACS Doha's dedication to fostering innovation in education and providing a platform for educators and industry professionals to exchange ideas, nurturing a culture of continuous learning.
The Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) organizes Career Village, an event that helps young people in Qatar identify and achieve their educational and career goals. The fifth edition of Career Village was held in April 2024 at KidZania, an interactive city, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE). The three-day event concluded with a panel discussion featuring internationally recognized career development and ed-tech experts.
Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Redefining Early Childhood Education. Ger's talk for H H Sheik Hamed bin Zayaed
Dallas
YGA Istanbul
YGA Istanbul
Riyadh
London
Sao Paolo
Moscow
Mumbai
Shenzhen
Doha
Mexico City
New York
Santiago
Istanbul
Tokyo
Dubai
Kuala Lumpur
Manila
Bahrain
“Ger's exceptional vision, total focus on developing the 'whole child', and ability to realize incredible opportunities for children outside of the classroom are inspiring. The fact that he was able to take this work to his role at KidZania where so many children on a global scale are able to experience these real-life inspirational 'eye openers' as I term them is not surprising given his energy and drive and belief in the 'hands on' experiences of the real world in developing young people. Eleven years and three organizations on after I first heard Ger first speak I am delighted that our children benefit from his contributions and leadership.”
- Hilary Macaulay Executive Headteacher and CEO
Bring Ger to your next event. Enchant and inspire your audience.
“The mind once enlightened, cannot again become dark”.
- Thomas Paine, Political Activist