George DeBakey
President, DeBakey International
George T. DeBakey has been involved in international business for 40 years in the private and public sector. Mr. DeBakey assists educational technology firms to expand and develop their business in the Middle East and other regions. Major focus in the education sector includes K-12 schools (mainly international schools) in the Middle East, Ministries of Education, and universities. He is involved in areas of Arabic language products, game-based learning, educational technology, languages, eBooks, reading, literacy, science, math, STEM programs, special needs, professional development programs and online courses. He has worked with firms from the U.S., UK, Australia, Estonia and the Middle East. George has attended the GESS event for the past seven years and has assisted firms to exhibit and participate in the program and develop business opportunities and partnerships.