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    Join us for a transformative two-day gathering where innovation meets opportunity and vision becomes impact.

    The EdTech Week and Investment Forum, hosted by Reach for Change in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is a flagship event designed to project Ethiopia’s most promising EdTech ventures. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving education and innovation landscape, this event brings together dynamic EdTech fellows and entrepreneurs, strategic investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders who are reimagining the future of learning through technology.

    Over two days, experience inspiring keynote speeches, thought-provoking panel discussions, live demo pitches, and curated networking opportunities. This is more than a showcase; it is a platform for collaboration, investment, and lasting change.

    From policy roundtables to ecosystem tours and high-level discussions, we’ll explore how EdTech can scale inclusively, shape education systems, and create bold opportunities for Ethiopia’s youth.

    Whether you are an investor, educator, policymaker, or innovation enthusiast, this is your moment to be part of something meaningful.

    Welcome to the future of learning!

     
     

    Event Overview

    About the Event

    Welcome to Ethiopia EdTech Week, a dynamic two-day event dedicated to unlocking the future of learning through education technology.

    Hosted by Reach for Change in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Ethiopia EdTech Week (June 11–12, 2025) will bring together some of the country’s most promising EdTech innovators, investors, policymakers, educators, and development partners.

    The event features keynote addresses, interactive exhibitions, thought-provoking fireside chats, and immersive ecosystem tours. You’ll experience inspiring demo pitches from EdTech Fellows, gain insight into funding and scaling strategies, and join conversations that are shaping the education system of tomorrow.

    Each moment of the event is curated to foster connections, drive investment, and build lasting collaborations that drive inclusive and scalable EdTech solutions across Ethiopia.

     

    Objectives

    Ethiopia EdTech Week is more than a showcase; it’s a movement. Our goal is to:

     

    Who Should Attend?

    Ethiopia EdTech Week is designed for changemakers across the education and innovation ecosystem in attendance will be:

    ✅ Policymakers and Government Leaders seeking to align education policy with innovative learning technologies.

    ✅ EdTech Entrepreneurs & Startups ready to scale impactful solutions.

    ✅ Investors & Venture Capitalists looking to fund the future of education.

    ✅ Education Institutions & Practitioners interested in adopting transformative EdTech tools.

    ✅ Technology & Corporate Partners committed to driving digital innovation in learning.

    ✅ Development Partners & NGOs focused on equitable, high-quality education access.

    Whether you're exploring, investing, implementing, or advocating, this is your platform to engage and lead.
     

    Thematic Focus:

    Innovate, Scale, Transform

    Under the theme “Innovate, Scale, Transform: Unlocking the Future of Learning Through EdTech”, this year’s theme reflects our belief that innovation must go hand-in-hand with growth and systemic impact. This theme runs through every aspect of the program; from demos to discussions as we rally behind the bold vision of equitable and tech-powered learning for all.

    Spark fresh ideas that address the core challenges of education access and quality.

    Expand solutions that are proven, adaptable, and ready for national reach.

    Create long-term shifts in how education is delivered, accessed, and experienced across Ethiopia.

     
     

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