Transform education and lifelong learning needs in Asia

Transform education and lifelong learning
needs in Asia

Discover the latest innovations and hear from
edtech experts at EdTechXAsia 2016 Summit and Expo which starts today

SINGAPORE, 8 November 2016 – To unlock the potential of EdTech in
Asia, EdTechXAsia 2016 Summit and Expo kicks
off today from 8 to 9 November 2016 at the Singapore EXPO @ MAX
Atria.

A thought leadership platform, the event will
delve deep into 21st Century Education via two programmes,
namely the EdTechXAsia Summit and EdTechXAsia Expo. This will bring together a
global community of thought leaders, investors, innovators, influencers and
senior executives who will discuss the transformation of education in Asia,
alongside EdTech start-ups and their innovations; and result in a roadmap
centred on meeting the future demands for education. 

Benjamin Vedrenne-Cloquet, Co-Founder of
EdTechXGlobal and Partner at IBIS Capital adds, “Why EdTechXAsia? Singapore is
the gateaway to Asia, and Asia not only has the world’s largest student
population and workforce but also represents over one-third of all global
investments in education technology. Asia is to become the most fertile region
for EdTech and that’s why we’re here launching the EdTechXAsia platform to
connect the regional ecosystem!”

Adrian Sng, General Manager (Events Business),
SingEx Exhibitions said, “There is immense opportunity for education in Asia,
led by strong population growth, a growing middleclass, and greater emphasis on
education as a source of personal and professional development. And technology
has enabled this shift in the landscape, by meeting the demand for education by
students throughout Asia delivered on-the-go via mobile devices, by improving
the quality and efficiency of education through customised classes, or by
giving access to higher education such as through Massive Open Online Classes.
EdTechXAsia is the event platform to fuel this transformation and this can be
witnessed at the expo, with over 20 sessions ranging from product
showcases, to panel discussions and live demonstrations, to foster
interactivity and innovation.”

The EdTechXAsia Summit Experience

The EdTechXAsia summit welcomes 100
international thought leaders discussing the future of education via three main
programme tracks: the ‘Now & Next of EdTech’, ‘International EdTech
Perspectives’ and the ‘Global EdTech All Stars’. Attendees will learn about the
latest innovations in the global EdTech industry through keynotes, panel discussions,
case studies, workshops, startup showcases, and pitches.

Some of the sessions that will drive the EdTech agenda in Asia
include:

·  A Glimpse into the Future: Technology,
Globalisation, Education and Training in the 21st Century

·  The School of the Future for 21st Century
Students: Leaders’ Perspectives

·  EdTech Global Investors All Stars Global and
Regional Outlook on EdTech’s Next Key Investment Trends

·  Experiential Learning with VR & 3D: What’s
Next

·  Exploring Career and Work-Readiness Skills:
How can Education Institutions Prepare Students for A New World of Work in the
21st Century

New technologies to drive EdTech at the
EdTechXAsia Expo

At the EdTechXAsia expo, 40 inventive EdTech
companies are set to transform the global education industry through some of
the following inventions:

·        Gateway to mobile platforms: Annikken
Andee is the gateway for connecting to
the Arduino platform for smartphones, tablets or the Apple Watch. Users
can code and create a Graphical User Interface (GUI) on both iOS and Android
devices without mobile app programming. By combining the power of smart
devices and Arduino’s platform, a GUI can be customised with Data Display,
Button, Slider, Text, Date and Time input for all Arduino projects. 

·  Learning and skills
empowerment: SKT is an education
group that stands for Skill, Knowledge and Transformation, and is dedicated to
global education reform through unique customised products and services that
fit the needs for 21st Century students.

·  Education platforms
for active learning: Codetakt develops
educational platforms to encourage active learning for all ages. The main
service is schooltakt, a web-based learning management system that allows
teachers to observe students’ work and progress in real time. schooltakt is
highly compatible and can be used on any browser running on most operating
systems in any tablet, smartphone, laptop, computer, or other smart devices.
Teachers can then distribute assignments and classroom materials on their
screens to their students easily.

Additionally at the expo, the 21st Century
Skills Theatre will feature select exhibitors, partners and select speakers who
will participate in a series of panel discussions, workshops, pitches,
product demos and interactive presentations highlighting innovation in 21st century
education and skills.

For a list of partners, please view http://ecosystem.edtechxasia.com/edtechxasia-2016-supporting-associations.
For more information on EdTechXAsia 2016, please visit http://edtechxasia.com/ and https://twitter.com/edtechxasia. 

Supporting Quotes

“Being
extremely passionate about building bridges and opportunities between
education, innovation and technology, I am thrilled to participate at
EdTechXAsia. I look forward to the exchange of new ideas in the EdTech space.”

–        Anna
C. Mallon, Director Market & Business Development, JFDI Asia – SINGAPORE

“Being at EdTechXAsia is an opportunity to be
part of an exciting innovation ecosystem that brings together entrepreneurs,
researchers, educators and investors to explore, create and evaluate innovations
that will impact teaching and learning.”

–        Dr.
Barbara Kurshan, Executive Director of Academic Innovation, Graduate School of
Education, University of Pennsylvania – USA

“Technological trends are reshaping
education.  Teaching and learning approaches are undergoing transformation
in the face of technological advancements.  The 2016 EdTechXAsia provides
a timely platform for educators and experts from around the globe to exchange
views on the essential knowledge and skills to be mastered in the digital
age.  I look forward to participating and interacting in this summit.”

–        Dr.
Clement Chan, Chairman, Vocational Training Council – HONG KONG