Launching during the UAE Year of the Family, the Early Learning Summit is a dedicated B2B forum for the early childhood education and family wellbeing ecosystem.
Hosted as part of Baby & Kids Expo, the summit convenes educators, operators, experts, innovators, solution-providers and industry leaders to explore how learning, care and early environments can better support children and families from the very beginning.
Launching during the UAE Year of the Family, the Early Learning Summit is a dedicated B2B forum for the early childhood education and family wellbeing ecosystem.
Hosted as part of Baby & Kids Expo, the summit convenes educators, operators, experts, innovators, solution-providers and industry leaders to explore how learning, care and early environments can better support children and families from the very beginning.
Grounded in evidence, innovation and real-world practice, the Early Learning Summit will deliver engaging sessions and meaningful conversations that tackle both the opportunities and challenges of early education: preparing children for tomorrow’s work, meeting diverse learning needs, building strong parent-educator relationships, and creating spaces where every child thrives.
Be part of a forward-looking conversation shaping the future of early childhood education in the UAE and beyond.
Massimiliano Spalazzi is the CEO of Mumzworld, the Middle East’s leading e-commerce platform for Mum, Baby, and Child. With over a decade of experience in building and scaling e-commerce platforms, he was part of the founding team of Jumia and later served as Executive Vice President of Marketplace, leading its growth across several African markets.
Now based in Dubai, Massimiliano is focused on driving Mumzworld’s next phase of expansion. Originally from Italy, he is a father of two and passionate about creating meaningful, tech-driven solutions that make parenting easier and more rewarding for families across the region.
Harsha Prakash, Director at the Global Strategy Group (GSG), brings over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting. He specializes in strategy advisory within a deal context, supporting strategic investors, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds in evaluating opportunities across greenfield and operating ventures. His work spans commercial due diligence, growth strategy, market assessments and financial feasibility studies, all geared toward helping investors make confident, well-informed decisions. Harsha plays a vital role in shaping value creation strategies that drive sustainable growth. His diverse experience covers financial services, real estate, manufacturing, digital business models, food and agriculture across the GCC region and India.
