↓ → 1000+ participants from over 13� International 70 countries, with 85% from Conference on ICT for , to share their expertise Development, Education & Skills and experiences → An extensive exhibition fea­ turing the leading international eLearning Africa – The Continent’s eLearning manufacturers, sup­­pliers and service providers Home for Ideas, Innovation and → 250+ speakers New Solutions for Education, Training contribu­ ting­­ to 50+ interactive “I loved the final debate. It was wonderfully sessions and talks and Skills Development… interactive but non-combative, which worked really well. The debate topic was → The unique cross-sector A unique event, Africa’s largest digital learning technologies can pertinent and relevant, and while the truth between education, public, con­ference and exhibition on tech­ help you, your organisation or your always lies somewhere in between the government and business. nology supported learning, training community, you should be at eLear­ two poles, I think that it sparked fruitful and skills development, eLearning ning Africa. discussion.” Africa is a network of experts, pro­ The 13th edition of eLearning Afri­ Mignon Hardie, FunDza fessionals and investors, committed ca will be held from 26 – 28 Sep- Trust, South Africa to the future of education in Africa. tember, 2018 in Kigali, , the Education and technology are chan­ booming capital city of Rwanda PROGRAMME ging Africa. They are key elements at the Kigali Convention Centre. in the ’s 2063 Vision The conference is being organised The PROGRAMME includes core dialo­ for a “transformed continent.” by ICWE GmbH and the Rwanda gues, debates, discovery demos, Convention Bureau under the pa­ African economies are growing know­ledge exchange sessions, know­ tronage of the Republic of Rwanda. faster than those of Europe or North ledge factories, networking meet-ups, Kigali has become known for its America. Africa has the world’s panel talks, plenary sessions and “The conference always brings ICT-based initiatives in a variety youngest population too. So, equip­ something new to the table. It of sectors and services. The city’s poster presentations on specific topics ping young Africans with the skills makes everyone look at things enthusiasm for new, tech-based and informal networking opportuni­ they need to compete is a vital part in a different perspective and solutions has led observers to ties in which practitioners share their of ensuring continuing growth in the has so many takeaways. I refer to it as the “Innovation City world’s most exciting continent. experiences, ideas, new information enjoyed every moment of it!” of Africa”. and perspectives. If you want to understand how Speaker/Facilitator, Africa is changing or to find out how eLearning Africa 2017 ↓ WHERE PARTICIPANTS 13� International COME FROM Conference on ICT for ASIA, MIDDLE EAST Development, Education & Skills & AUSTRALIA 2,8% THE AMERICAS 3,5%

EUROPE 11%

NORTH AFRICA “The best part about eLearning eLEARNING AFRICA COMMUNITY AREA 4,4% SUB-SAHARAN Africa is making new networks The eLEARNING AFRICA COMMUNITY AFRICA 78,3% and learning about new eLearning is comprised of over 40,000 people initiatives in my own country from Africa and beyond and includes government ministers, business 3000km away from home.” leaders, policy directors, institutional Gabriel Konayuma, Ministry decision makers and representatives WHERE PARTICIPANTS COME FROM (BY AFRICA REGION) of Higher Education, from organisations such as the Afri­ can Development Bank, the United CENTRAL MINISTERIAL ROUND TABLE Nations and ECOWAS, as well as a va­ AFRICA 3,06% rity of edtech start-ups, universities, NORTH AFRICA eLearning Africa is also the venue for 5,06% EXHIBITION AREA publishers, NGOs and IGOs. SOUTHERN MINISTERIAL ROUND TABLE (MRT), an AFRICA 13,07% The EXHIBITION AREA: the leading annual meeting of African ICT and international eLearning manufactu­ Education ministers, who take part in WESTERN AFRICA 31,07% rers, suppliers and service providers a day-long discussion of key issues EASTERN present their latest products and affecting education, training, skills AFRICA 47,7% services. Most participants see the and technology before the official exhibition as an important meeting opening of the main conference point for professional interaction and networking within the conference. Participant, eLearning Africa 2017 OCCUPATION OF PARTICIPANTS “My favourite moment at eLearning Africa was wrestling ICTs to serve the community and learning while increasing ease and efficiency.” 33% EDUCATION

32% GOVERNMENT

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