About the EIT EdTech Conference 2024

The EIT EdTech Conference brings together key actors from across the education and innovation communities that are key to fostering European EdTech innovation. This very first EIT Community European EdTech event, coordinated by EIT Urban Mobility, gathers Higher Education Institutions, EdTech companies, and representatives of EU Institutions and national governments, to discuss the current state of EdTech in Europe, explore the existing challenges it faces, as well as the opportunities to boost cooperation and support Europe in becoming a global frontrunner in EdTech. Through a distinctive programme that mixes co-creation and ideation sessions with high-level discussions, this event is unique in that it aims at setting future roadmaps to EdTech, designed specifically for the purpose of producing solid outcomes for the years to come and make EdTech Europe’s next success story.

By bringing together the EIT Community and the public and private sectors, this event will be an opportunity to identify synergies and find avenues for further cooperation, by sharing experiences in the use of new technology in education and working together towards concrete outcomes.

The debate will also link to broader policy frameworks and initiatives – such as the Digital Agenda for Europe, the Digital Education Action Plan 2021-2027, the Deep Tech Talent initiative – that seek to improve the provision of digital skills and make digital education systems truly accessible and inclusive. Through addressing the role of education, in supporting wider societal goals and transformation, European EdTech will have an invaluable role to play.

Key themes

Aims of the Conference

workshop (1)

Join the discussion and play an active role in shaping the future of EdTech in Europe. 

Participate in workshops

european-union (2)

Learn about the challenges faced by the European Education sector regarding EdTech and the opportunities it offers.

learn about the state of edtech in europe

platform (1)

Experts will join the discussion and present the latest EdTech trends in Europe

DIscover the latest edtech trends

network

Meet EdTech stakeholders from Europe including HEI, private sector companies and policy makers.

enhance networking opportunities

Agenda

Please note that not all speakers are confirmed, they will be marked as ‘Invited’ in the agenda.

EIT EdTech 2024
2024-01-23
08:30 - 09:00
Coffee, participants arrive
09:00 - 09:30
Welcome and Introduction
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Dr. Martin Vendel
Director Academy, EIT Urban Mobility
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Dr. Maria Tsavachidis
CEO, EIT Urban Mobility
Welcome and Introduction image
Martin Kern
Director, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote speaker
10:00 - 11:00
Workshop – ‘EdTech: Past, Present & Future’
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Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren
Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
11:00 - 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 - 12:00
Workshop – ‘EdTech: Past, Present & Future’ (continuation)
Workshop – ‘EdTech: Past, Present & Future’ (continuation) image
Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren
Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Panel discussion I – ‘Building a Better Future: Challenges and Innovation in European Education’
Panel discussion I – ‘Building a Better Future: Challenges and Innovation in European Education’ image
Salvatore Moccia
Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital
Panel discussion I – ‘Building a Better Future: Challenges and Innovation in European Education’ image
Prof. Tuula Teeri
CEO, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)
14:00 - 15:00
Panel discussion II – ‘Unlocking the Power of EdTech: European Education in the Digital Age’
Panel discussion II – ‘Unlocking the Power of EdTech: European Education in the Digital Age’ image
Dr. Inge de Waard
Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy
Panel discussion II – ‘Unlocking the Power of EdTech: European Education in the Digital Age’ image
Beth Havinga
Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 - 16:30
Workshop – ‘EdTech: What now?’ (Idea generator workshop)
Workshop – ‘EdTech: What now?’ (Idea generator workshop) image
Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren
Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
16:30 - 16:45
Conclusions and final remarks
16:45 - 17:00
Closing Keynote
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Milena Stoycheva
Bulgarian Minister of Innovation and Growth
17:00 - 19:00
Cocktail reception & networking
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08:30 - 09:00

Coffee, participants arrive

09:00 - 09:30

Welcome and Introduction

09:30 - 10:00

Keynote speaker

10:00 - 11:00

Workshop – ‘EdTech: Past, Present & Future’

11:00 - 11:15

Coffee break

11:15 - 12:00

Workshop – ‘EdTech: Past, Present & Future’ (continuation)

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

13:00 - 14:00

Panel discussion I – ‘Building a Better Future: Challenges and Innovations in European Education

 

14:00 - 15:00

Panel discussion II – ‘Unlocking the Power of EdTech: European Education in the Digital Age’

 

15:00 - 15:30

Coffee break

15:30 - 16:30

Workshop – ‘EdTech: What now?’ (Idea generator workshop)

16:30 - 16:45

Conclusions and final remarks

16:45 - 17:00

Closing

17:00 - 19:00

Cocktail reception & networking

Speakers, Panelists and Moderators

Milena Stoycheva

Milena Stoycheva, Bulgarian Minister of Innovation and Growth

Beth Havinga speaker photo

Beth Havinga, Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance

Salvatore Moccia round speaker photo

Salvatore Moccia, Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital

Martin Vendel speaker photo

Dr. Martin Vendel, Director Academy, EIT Urban Mobility

Tuula Teeri v2

Prof. Tuula Teeri, CEO, Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA)

Inge de waard photo

Dr. Inge de Waard, Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy

Martin Kern

Martin Kern, Director, European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Maria Tsachavidis

Dr. Maria Tsavachidis, CEO, EIT Urban Mobility

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Dr. Henrik J.E. Blomgren, Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Dr. Inge de Waard, Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy

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Dr. Inge de Waard, Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy

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Dr. Inge de Waard, Senior Learning Strategist, Innovator, EIT InnoEnergy

Sponsorship opportunities

To discuss sponsorship and visibility opportunities at EIT ’s EdTech Conference 2024, 
please contact eitedtech@forum-europe.com.

Organisers

The EIT EdTech Conference 2024 is organised by EIT Community and coordinated by EIT Urban Mobility. It is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), working to encourage positive changes in cities to make them more liveable places.

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Knowledge Partners

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Venue

The EGG Brussels

Rue Bara 175

1070, Bruxelles

Belgium