Event Highlights

There is so much on offer at the 10^th Anniversary of EduWeek taking place from 29-30 June at the Gallagher Convention Centre. If you’ve already registered, that’s great. We look forward to seeing you next week. Don’t forget to download the Show Guide to familiarise yourself with the floor plan and to plan your day.

Entry to EduWeek is free to attend for all visitors, and here are just a few highlights that you should not miss out on:

Opening Keynote: Wednesday 29 June, 10:00 in the E-Tech Theatre.
Listen to high profile speakers from Intel, Microsoft and the Department of Basic Education, as well as our keynote speaker, Maurice de Hond, CEO & Founder, SteveJobsSchools

E-Tech & EduTheatres: The EduTheatre & E-Tech sessions on the exhibition floor are free to attend for everyone. Please refer to the programme schedules in the Show Guide for topics and speaker information. There are 5 streams, Early Childhood Development, Technology, Basic Education, Vocational & Higher Education and Inclusive Education.

Hour of Code: Visit stand Q5 and find out why coding and other tools can help embed innovation in schools, even in the midst of chaotic environments. Allow curiosity to drive development in your institution with The Hour of Code.

Sustainability Zone: The theme for #EduWeek16 is” Education for Sustainable Development. Leave your message as symbol of promise on our sustainability tree, stand H2, as we advance educational knowledge together at EduWeek.

Speaker Corner and Chill Zone Sponsored by Bidvest Waltons: This zone was designed for you to interact with our passionate speakers in a relaxed area as you exchange views and ideas. Stand L7.

Microsoft in Education Partner Village: Visit stands M3 & N3 where Microsoft and their partners will be hosting demonstrations and workshops. Find attached the schedule of live demo’s Microsoft has on offer at EduWeek 2016.

Networking Function: Build new connections at the networking function on Wednesday 29 June, 17:00 in the EduWeek visitor lunch area. Complimentary drinks and refreshments available.

EduWeek Awards: Join your peers for an evening of fun, thrills and joyous applause at the EduWeek Awards on Wednesday 29 June, 19:00. For more information or to book your seat, contact [email protected]

Floor Tours: We will be hosting daily floor tours where you have the opportunity to be taken on a guided tour around the exhibition floor where you also stand a chance to win awesome prizes. Times available in the Show Guide

E-Tech Café: Unwind in the E-Tech Café which was created for you to refresh your feet & your thirst and as a place to meet and greet over 150 of our exhibitors. The full exhibitor list is available in the showguide.

Robotics Session: Join coach Michael Ettershank, Manager of the Robot Science Project, in an informative and interactive workshop on The Robot Science Project from UJ TechnoLab. To attend the robotics session contact [email protected]

Closing Keynote: Join entertaining activities with the Nutty Scientists and be part of the first in Education to view a live message NASA, as well as a chance to win a digital classroom. This is a not to be missed closing keynote, view the Show Guide for more details!

Download the showguide for all the information you need here