In a bold leap forward for African education, the EdTech Indaba 2025 is set to launch as a landmark forum bringing together educators, innovators, policymakers, students, and investors to one dynamic platform. Organised by the team behind the EdTech Pulse newsletter and hosted by Ashpot, this inaugural event promises to shape the future of learning across the continent through smart tools, exciting ideas, and robust collaboration.
Slated for Saturday, 20 September 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (GMT+1), the event will take place at the NOBIK International Event Centre in Aba, Nigeria. Admission is completely free, offering both ‘General Pass’ and ‘Donation Ticket’ options, to ensure accessibility to as many minds as possible.
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Smart Learning for a Smart Future: A Movement, Not Just an Event
This isn’t simply an ordinary conference — it is a vibrant movement inspired by the compelling theme, “Smart Learning for a Smart Future.” At its core lies the shared belief that technology should not only enhance education but also broaden its reach, equity, and impact. This agenda is all the more essential in an age where classrooms are evolving rapidly, blending digital tools with pedagogical innovation.
Attendees will immerse themselves in an array of offerings: from keynote addresses by global thought-leaders, immersive workshops, and startup showcases, to spirited policy conversations that dive deep into the nuts and bolts of educational transformation. Here, Africa’s education and tech trailblazers will cross professional paths—and no doubt spark lasting partnerships.
Moreover, EdTech Indaba is not just about technology—it is about bringing voices together: educators seeking to harness digital tools, founders aiming to scale innovations, policymakers shaping inclusive frameworks, and students ready to contribute the ideas of tomorrow.
What to Expect: Highlights and Innovations
Keynote Talks from Global Leaders
Imagine hearing from luminaries who are making waves in EdTech—sharing insights, trends, and successful case studies that inform, inspire, and open new frontiers for African schools and communities.
Hands-On Workshops
These sessions will focus on real-world applications, offering attendees practical skills in areas such as AI-powered adaptive learning, digital classrooms, lifelong learning ecosystems, and more.
Startup Showcases
Emerging EdTech startups will take centre stage, presenting solutions that address local challenges—whether it’s bridging the rural-urban digital divide or creating affordable, scalable learning tools.
Policy Dialogues
Influencers from government and the education sector will converge to propose actionable strategies for integrating technology into national education policies—making smart learning more inclusive and sustainable.
Networking & Collaboration
From casual chats over coffee to structured networking sessions, this event is a fertile ground for entrepreneurs, teachers, funders, and policymakers to collaborate and co-create.
Why EdTech Indaba Matters for Nigeria and Africa
First, by providing free entry and both regular and donation-based tickets, EdTech Indaba ensures the door is open to diverse perspectives—from grassroots innovators to seasoned professionals.
Second, its inclusive agenda is rooted in making education smarter—not just via flashy gadgets, but through practical tech, policy alignment, and strategic partnerships that deliver real-life results. Nigeria, with its rich talent and pressing educational gaps, stands to gain immensely from such a conversation.
Third, hosting it in Aba, a major commercial city known for ingenuity and entrepreneurship, is no accident. It symbolises a shift away from just Lagos or Abuja—highlighting a new wave of regional hubs driving innovation across Nigeria.
Fourth, aligning with the EdTech Pulse community means the Indaba isn’t just a one-off—it taps into an existing pan-African network invested in digital education’s future.
How to Participate — What You Need to Know
- Where: NOBIK International Event Centre, Aba, Nigeria.
- When: Saturday, 20 September 2025, 10:00 AM–3:30 PM (GMT+1).
- Tickets: Free; choose either ‘General Pass’ or ‘Donation Ticket’ to register.
- Who Should Go: Educators, EdTech startups, investors, policymakers, students, NGOs—anyone passionate about transforming education.
With so much happening, landing a spot at EdTech Indaba 2025 is a meaningful step toward driving innovation in learning—whether you’re doing it by building a tech startup, shaping education policy, or simply sharing new ideas.
A Call to Action
As Nigeria—and Africa more broadly—strives to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world, events like EdTech Indaba 2025 are not just timely; they are imperative. It is our moment to harness technology, collective wisdom, and local insights to reimagine education. If you’re driven by that spirit of transformation, this is one Indaba you’ll want to be part of.
Let’s gather in Aba, share our visions, spark collaborations, and help build the smarter, more inclusive future of African education.
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