Agenda
Day 2
Wednesday, March 25th 2026
Demo Day: Knowledge Sharing & Ecosystem Dialogue
08:30-09:00
Arrival & Registration
09:00-09:05
Welcome and introduction to the day’s program
09:05-09:15
National Anthem by March Band
09:15-09:30
Welcoming Address & Fellows Spotlight by Reach for Change Country Manager
09:30-09:40
Sofia Breitholtz - CEO Reach for Change Global
09:40-09:50
Eliud Chemweno - Head EdTech Ecosystems Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL), Mastercard Foundation
09:50-10:00
Dr . Bayissa Bedada - State Minister, Ministry of Innovation & Technology
10:00-10:10
Professor Kindeya Gebrehiwot - State Minister and Advisor to the Minister - Ministry of Education Ethiopia
10:10 - 10:15
Fellows+State Officials + Mastercard Foundation and Reach for Change Leadership
10:15 - 10:20
March band performance
10:20 – 10:40
Official launch of the Demo Day and exclusive exhibition walkthrough by state dignitaries.
Followed by Media Engagements with dignitaries & fellows.
10:20 - 10:25
The audience watches the opening ceremony briefly via live feed and enjoy cultural performances.
10:25-10:40
Overview of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship implemented by Reach for Change
10:40-11:35
Coffee Break & Exhibition Walkthrough
11:35-11:40
Short video highlighting the impact of AIT Technologies
11:45-12:45
Integrating EdTech into the Ethiopian Classroom – Practical strategies for teacher adoption, curriculum alignment, and institutional readiness.
12:45-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-14:05
A short impact video highlighting an EdTech Fellow i.e. Ethiop IQ
14:05-14:20
Students, Teachers and Parents reflect and share their experience in using edtech solutions
14:20-14:30
Cultural performance to re-energize participants after the interactive sessions
14:30-15:15
Inclusive EdTech for All Learners: Designing and Scaling EdTech Solutions for Gender Equity , Marginalised groups, and Underserved Communities
15:15-15:45
Final opportunity to visit fellow exhibition stands
15:45-15:50
Feedback from Plenary
15:50-16:05
Summary and official wrap-up of the day’s sessions
Day 3
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Investment Forum & Cohort 3 Fellowship Launch
08:30-08:45
Arrival & Registration
08:50-09:00
Traditional Ethiopian Cultural Performance.
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Recap Video of Day 1 of Demo Day .
09:05-09:10
Welcome Note from Country Manager Round Table
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Ministry of Labour & Skills
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Video interlude
09:20-10:05
Scaling EdTech in Ethiopia
Sub-theme: Partnerships, Ecosystem Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth
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Cultural performance
10:10-11:10
First group of 6 Cohort 2 Fellows present their solutions to investors and partners (5 min pitch + 5 min investor Q&A).
11:10-11:40
Coffee Break & Exhibition Walkthrough
11:40 -11:45
A short impact video highlighting an EdTech Fellow
11:45 -13:00
The second group of 7 Cohort 2 Fellows present their solutions to investors and partners.
13:00-14:15
Lunch Break
14:15-14:30
Cohort 2 Fellows to be invited on stage to receive Certificates of Completion and take a group photo.
14:30-15:15
Cohort 2 Fellows move to a breakout room for direct engagement with investors to explore partnerships and investment opportunities.
14:30-15:15
Introduction by MC
Fellowship Journey Video
Introduction of Cohort 3 Fellows
Inspirational Messages from selected previous fellows
Official Declaration of Cohort 3 Launch & Photos