10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Louise Evans
Founder / CEO - The 5 Chairs
Louise Evans is the founder of The 5 Chairs®, a globally recognized methodology for building emotional and behavioural intelligence. A TEDx speaker with over 6 million views and author of 5 Chairs 5 Choices (for adults) and The Magnificent 5 (for children), Louise has dedicated more than 35 years to transforming the way people communicate, lead, and relate to one another. Her work integrates neuroscience, psychology, and practical philosophy into a powerful experiential model that is being applied across corporations, schools, NGOs, and government institutions in more than 10 countries.
Passionate about education, Louise has developed age-appropriate 5 Chairs programs for children as young as 4 through to university students, helping them cultivate self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and conscious communication. She is currently collaborating on Erasmus+ and global wellbeing projects to scale the methodology internationally.
Originally from the UK and based in Florence, Italy, Louise combines her background in drama, education, and coaching to create unforgettable learning experiences that are both practical and transformational. Her mission is clear: to equip the next generation with the behavioural tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Speaker Sessions
Leaders in Education
1637
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The 5 Chairs®: A Practical Tool for Whole School Well-being
Session Summary:
Well-being in schools is no longer optional - it's foundational to learning, relationships, and future success. The 5 Chairs® methodology offers a simple, practical, and transformative framework for building emotional intelligence, resilience, and conscious communication across the whole school community. Rooted in neuroscience and behavioural science, the 5 Chairs help students, teachers, and leaders manage emotions, reduce conflict, cultivate empathy, and foster collaboration.
In this session, Louise Evans - TEDx speaker (6M+ views) and author of 5 Chairs 5 Choices - will demonstrate how schools can embed the 5 Chairs into daily practice, creating a culture where well-being is lived, not just taught. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to nurture a healthier, kinder, and more connected school environment.
