Ethiopia EdTech Week & Demo Day 2026, hosted by Reach for Change in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, brings together entrepreneurs, educators, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders to explore the transformative role of education technology in shaping the future of learning in Ethiopia.
Event overview
Building on the success of the inaugural event, this year’s edition expands into a multi-day experience featuring ecosystem workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, partner engagements, and the highly anticipated Demo Day showcase. At the heart of the event are the Cohort 2 fellows of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, who will present innovative solutions designed to improve learning outcomes for children and youth across Ethiopia.
Guided by this year’s theme, “Integrating EdTech for Inclusive, Impactful, and Gender-Responsive Learning,” the event will explore how technology can move beyond pilots and become meaningfully integrated into classrooms, institutions, and education systems.
Event overview
Across the week, participants will engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, keynote conversations, investor meet-ups, live demonstrations of EdTech solutions, and ecosystem networking opportunities. The event also marks the celebration of the Cohort 2 Fellowship journey and the launch of the next generation of EdTech innovators.
Whether you are an educator, policymaker, investor, entrepreneur, or ecosystem partner, Ethiopia EdTech Week offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and innovative learning future.
Provide visibility for the Cohort 2 fellows of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship by showcasing their solutions and connecting them with investors, policymakers, and key education stakeholders.
Facilitate dialogue and knowledge sharing on practical strategies that support the successful integration of technology into teaching and learning, including strengthening teacher readiness and institutional adoption.
Encourage the development and implementation of EdTech solutions that address barriers faced by girls, women, and marginalized groups in accessing and benefiting from digital learning.
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.
