Nomazulu Moyo
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is set to host its inaugural EdTech Conference from July 8 to 10, 2024. The conference, organised by the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, will take place at the Hilton Transcorp in Abuja, Nigeria.
Aligned with the African Union’s Year of Education, the 2024 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference is themed “Education Technology for Resilient and Inclusive Learning in Africa.” Participants will engage in discussions about the current state of the EdTech ecosystem, emerging trends, and the role of technology in addressing educational challenges across the continent. Policymakers, investors, data scientists, philanthropists, and young innovators will come together to accelerate progress toward digitally-enabled educational platforms that promote inclusive learning.
Reeta Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, emphasised the power of technology: “Across Africa, young innovators and entrepreneurs are bringing new energy and ideas to the education sector”.
“Some of these innovations have the potential to transform ecosystems and shape the future for many.”
The conference will provide a platform for EdTech ecosystem stakeholders to share practical solutions that enhance access to quality, relevant, and inclusive education in Africa. Joseph Nsengimana, Director for the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, highlighted the opportunity for home-grown solutions to bridge access and learning gaps: “This conference is an opportunity to reflect on what is working and align on the actions needed to take African EdTech to the next level of impact.”
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The Mastercard Foundation, established in 2006, is one of the largest foundations globally. It collaborates with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion, enabling young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. The Foundation operates independently from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa.
Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning
The Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning focuses on leveraging technology to improve access to quality education, particularly for underserved communities. By collaborating with innovation hubs, EdTech entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, educators, and learners, the Centre aims to integrate technology effectively into education. It supports the development, deployment, and scale-up of promising EdTech innovations that enhance learning and strengthen education systems
