Experienced strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in educational development across Canada, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar currently serves as the CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, one of the largest privately funded philanthropic education initiatives in the Arab world.... Read more
Driving the Wheel of Implementation for Humanity to Thrive
Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education
Highlights | Open learning in the Arab world | Expo 2020
Experienced strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in educational development across Canada, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar currently serves as the CEO of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, one of the largest privately funded philanthropic education initiatives in the Arab world. A key focus of her expertise is promoting the use of rigorous evidence as a means of gaining insight into and collaborating on sustainable solutions to pressing educational challenges. She is committed to assisting key stakeholders in having a collective positive impact on education and enhancing livelihoods.
Her additional role as Chairperson of the Global Council on Sustainable Development Goals focuses on cultivating partnerships that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals with measurable impact in the education and talent ecosystems. During the course of her career, Dr. Ben Jaafar has worked on major educational development projects with organizations including the American Institute of Research, Ericsson, UNESCO, UNICEF, and War Child UK.
Prior to her appointment as CEO of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar was Managing Director of EduEval, where she developed partnerships with governments, international agencies, non-profit organizations, and multinational corporations to promote evidence-based education decisions.
Sonia Ben Jaafar holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Toronto, as well as a MA in Curriculum Studies. She utilizes her experience as well as her academic background to promote knowledge sharing and education for the greater good.
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You can book Sonia Ben Jaafar through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sonia's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sonia Ben Jaafar's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sonia tailored to your event.
Sonia Ben Jaafar speaks on Cities & Environment, Education, Society & Education, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sonia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sonia Ben Jaafar for events worldwide, subject to Sonia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sonia Ben Jaafar is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sonia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sonia Ben Jaafar on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sonia can offer.
Sonia Ben Jaafar delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sonia Ben Jaafar's areas of expertise include Cities & Environment, Education, Society & Education, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Sonia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sonia Ben Jaafar can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Cities & Environment, Education, Society & Education, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Sonia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sonia Ben Jaafar is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sonia Ben Jaafar, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sonia's current availability for your dates.