Strategic Vision
Vision
To be the leading platform in the Gulf for connecting the education sector with the world of investment, and to establish the Eastern Province as a distinguished regional hub for education and investment.
The official introduction · KIFEi 2027
Khobar International Forum for Education & Investment
An annual forum bringing together educational institutions, tech innovators, entrepreneurs and decision-makers in Khobar, KSA.
Dhahran Expo Center, Al-Khobar, Eastern Province
4–6 February 2027
Introduction
What is KIFEi?
A forum that brings educational institutions, investors and decision makers together in one place, a specialised exhibition, a three-day conference, and hands-on workshops.
The forum opens its first edition with specialised zones covering the whole education landscape: schools and higher education, professional training, education technology, investment, and the Bahrain and Gulf pavilion.
4–6 February 2027Dhahran Expo Center, Al-Khobar, Eastern Province
Core Mission
Mission
To provide a complete professional platform bringing together educational institutions, investors and decision makers in an annual event that develops the education system and drives investment in this vital sector.
Objectives
The forum’s objectives
Six objectives the forum is built on, from showcasing institutions to connecting them with investors and decision makers.
01
Showcasing outstanding institutions
Putting outstanding educational institutions, local, regional and international, in front of the people who matter to them.
02
Opening investment horizons
Opening investment horizons in the education sector and encouraging strategic partnerships.
03
Exchanging expertise
Providing a platform for specialists in education to exchange expertise and knowledge.
04
Supporting Vision 2030
Supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in developing the national education system.
05
Connecting institutions with investors
Connecting educational institutions with investors and decision makers.
06
A regional hub in the Eastern Province
Strengthening the Eastern Province as a regional hub for education and investment.
Who it is for
Who the forum is for
Students and parents
To discover outstanding institutions, scholarships and study-abroad opportunities.
Educational institutions
Universities, schools and training centres looking to expand and build partnerships.
Investors and business leaders
Those seeking investment opportunities in education and educational technology.
Education entrepreneurs
Founders of startups working in educational technology and innovation.
International organisations
International bodies looking to enter the Saudi and Gulf markets.
Government bodies
Education ministries and government bodies developing the education system.
Principles
Our values
The principles behind everything we do
Innovation
New ideas are what reshape how education is delivered.
Collaboration
We build bridges between institutions and individuals toward shared goals.
Excellence
We aim for the highest standard in everything we put on.
Inclusion
Everyone is welcome, and a range of viewpoints is a genuine asset.
Sustainability
We design what we do to last and to leave a lasting effect.
Transparency
We work openly and honestly with every partner and participant.
Forum Brochure
Explore the Official Guide
The official forum brochure and comprehensive guide
The official brochure is being prepared
The forum brochure appears here once it is approved, to read in the browser or download as a PDF.
ADMEX
Organised by
ADMEX
ADMEX organises the Khobar International Forum for Education and Investment. The company designs and delivers events, exhibitions and conferences from the idea and the identity through to operations and press coverage, and runs every part of the forum: the exhibition, the conference programme, the workshops and the school-fee finance area, alongside bringing in the exhibitors and sponsors.
Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia www.admex-co.com First edition · 2027