International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training eLearning Africa - The largest and most comprehensive pan-African knowledge sharing event for technology- enhanced education and training → 700+ participants from over 70 countries, → 200+ speakers contributing to 50+ varied bringing together their expertise and experiences sessions → Extensive exhibition featuring market leaders → Unique cross-sector integration between and emerging new players education, public and business sectors A truly pan-African event, eLearning Africa provides a forum for the discussion of important issues, such as access We have been able to share ideas of how to learning and vocational training, equality and quality in education, skills and employability, health, agriculture, we can improve our various systems of literacy, governance and much more, all informed by a prioritisation of sustainable development solutions. government and eLearning in our countries. A very good experience!” In 2017, eLearning Africa is being hosted by the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr Yogida Sawmynaden, Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation and the Hon. Mrs Leela Devi H.E. Eugene Lenn Nagbe, Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research. “ Minister of Youth and Sports, Liberia The Programme Inspiring keynotes, skill-building workshops, dynamic parallel sessions: More than 250 speakers give presentations exploring the latest innovations, best-practice examples and issues in the fields of technology and education in sessions that are designed around a variety of engaging formats, thereby stimulating discussion and interaction between participants. Under the theme “Learning in Context”, eLearning Africa 2017 will focus on the importance of context in Africa, and particularly on how essential its understanding is in education and training. What are the main contextual and cultural considerations affecting the development of new opportunities through technology supported learning? How should we apply or adapt technology to meet local conditions and needs? A great opportunity for partners in Attending the conference was a great education at all levels to link up, to set up experience. I came out of the conference networks, to interact, to mingle, to create positively different from the way I came ideas, to innovate.” in.” Thierry Zomahoun, African Institute for Alex Okwaput, KampaBits, Uganda “ Mathematical Sciences, South Africa “ International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training The Exhibition The exhibition forms the central networking hub of the conference and hosts international exhibitors presenting their latest products and services. Exhibitors range from global market leaders to small, grassroots startups. The exhibition is a critical meeting point for professional interaction within the conference. Exhibitors promote their activities, give demonstrations and hold meetings with the most important multipliers and decision makers within the African education and training community. The exhibition area is also the location of coffee breaks, product launches, award ceremonies, cocktail receptions, photographic exhibits and other events. The Community The ability to meet with people who can change policy and are actually carving The eLearning Africa Community is comprised of over 40,000 people from Africa and beyond and includes government the future and to figure out how we can ministers, business leaders, policy directors, institutional decision makers and representatives from organisations such work together was amazing.” as the African Development Bank, the United Nations and ECOWAS, as well as a variety of edtech start-ups, universities, publishers, NGOs and IGOs. “ Mark Surman, Mozilla Foundation, USA Occupation of participants Websitewww.elearning-africa.com stats Where participants came from in 2016 s Occupation of participants r 225,966 81,488 annual page views unique visitors EUROPE ecto S 11,521 facebook Education 33 % Public Sector 32 % 12,661 likes group members Numbers 5,992 followers 1,451 members Regions Sectors Business 29 % For all the latest conference updates and perspectives on the ICT for development, education and training sectors, sign up to the eLearning Africa Newsletter: contact.elearning-africa.com eLearning Africa page & group eLearning Africa group ICWE GmbH • Leibnizstrasse 32 • 10625 Berlin • Germany +49 (0)30 310 18 18-0 News [email protected] @eLAconference, #eLA17 portal www.ela-newsportal.com www.elearning-africa.com.