The Best of Britain at GESS

As a founder of GESS, the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) returns once again to bring visitors the UK Pavilion, a dedicated zone featuring over 30 of Britain’s most successful and innovative educational suppliers. Taking place in Dubai, GESS runs from 23 – 25 February brings together international educationalists and suppliers.
As the British trade association for educational suppliers, BESA is running the UK Information Stand (stand I64) to provide visitors with information about the UK exhibitors at the event, and the remaining 335 educational suppliers that BESA represents in the UK. With over 30 UK companies exhibiting in the UK Pavilion, GESS visitors can meet with a diverse range of suppliers and test the latest resources.
Dominic Savage, director general at BESA states: “Within our UK area you will find established manufacturers with fresh and interesting products that have proven to be effective in the classroom and will contribute greatly to developing new ideas for teaching and learning.”
With a vast array of educational suppliers in the UK Pavilion, some of the educational equipment, resources and materials on display includes:
- Laboratory equipment
- Science, maths and engineering resources
- Software and ICT
- Interactive whiteboards and presentation equipment
- Attendance and behaviour management tools
- Training and accreditation
- Books and literacy software
- Furniture and storage equipment
- School administration systems and MIS
- Learner response systems
- Special Educational Needs
- Broadcasting equipment
- Sports and fitness
- School uniforms
- Content
Dominic Savage continues: “BESA is proud to be a founder of GESS, reflecting our interest in the major educational events around the globe; and particularly our commitment to the Gulf region which our member companies have been serving for decades.”
For further information about BESA, its 335 educational supplier members, or UK exhibitors at GESS, visit the BESA Information Stand (I64) during GESS.

About BESA
BESA, the British Educational Suppliers Association, is the trade association representing over 335 educational suppliers in the UK, including manufacturers and distributors of equipment, materials, books, consumables, furniture, technology, ICT hardware and digital-content related services to the education market.
With 75 years of experience, BESA offers unparalleled support, research, events and advice on both UK and International markets, and the future of the education supplies industry. BESA is focused on promoting and providing support and advice to their members, the industry and to schools.
BESA has a Code of Practice to which all members must adhere, along with a stringent membership process, both of which assure buyers of a high standard of quality in both product and customer service.
BESA is the industry sponsor for BETT, the world’s largest educational technology event, and the co-organiser of The Education Show. BESA is also involved in many other education events and conferences around the world.
For more information, please visit www.besa.org.uk.
For further information at GESS 2010 visit the BESA information stand (I64) or contact:
William Prieto-Parra
International Manager, BESA
Ph: +44 (0)7977 510 874
Email: William@besa.org.uk
For further press information contact:
Jo Lee
Mango Marketing
T: +44 (0)1932 829 077
E: jo.lee@mangomarketing.com