Philippines, Feb 6, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The 4th annual EduTECH Philippines 2020 which will be held on 19-20 February at SMX Convention Center, Manila will once again bring together the Philippines' entire education ecosystem to discuss new strategies, pedagogies and innovations to bring 21st-century quality education to all in the Philippines.
Opening the event is Ms Atima Joshi, Founding Principal, Middleton International School, Singapore who will be delivering a keynote on Capacity building of educators. In the afternoon, Mr Craig Kemp, Owner and Global Edtech Consultant Ignite EdTech and Mr Raphael Nikko Almazar, Key Accounts Manager, Lenovo (Singapore) Pte Ltd will address the audience with insights into Education 4.0: The Future of Education and Smart Schools: K12 IT Leaders Insight respectively.
On the second day of the event, Mr Paul Roland Alfonso-Maiquez, Director of Technology, VERSO International School, Bangkok, Mr John Fong, Chief Executive Officer, SP Jain School of Global Management and Ms Emie Baylon, EdTech Coordinator, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School kickstart the morning with insights on Robotics, STEAM and Classrooms of the Future. Fr. Benigno Beltran, Chief Learning Strategist, The Philippine Sustainability Challenge will conclude the afternoon keynotes with case studies on Collaboration and Technopreneurship.
In addition to the visionary keynotes, there will be a series of case studies and sharing sessions across six theatres of content – K-12, Tertiary, STEAM, Tech Innovation, Learning Spaces, Smart School & Campus and #teachtechtalks. Over 200 inspirational speakers from across the Philippines will address key issues including K-12 strategies, tertiary education, flipped learning, digital storytelling, integrated STEM education, education 4.0, makerspaces, partnerships & stakeholder management in education and more.
Besides the conference, the exhibition will feature a showcase of the latest education technologies by over 70 industry players and a maker space with hands-on activities by Science Center Singapore. Some of the exhibiting companies include Lenovo, Microsoft, Intel, Canvas, Oracle, Zoho Corp, GO Philippines and more.
The two-day free-to-attend conference and exhibition are expected to gather over 4,000 education stakeholders from the Philippines and beyond.
About EduTECH Philippines 2020 Date: 19-20 February 2020 Conference & Exhibition opening hours: 09:00 am Registration & badge collection starts from 08:00am Venue: Level 2, Function Room 1-5, SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines Website: http://bit.ly/39cTUUZ
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CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH, Jan 23, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Professor John Sexton, a U.S. national, who served as the fifteenth President of New York University (NYU) and whose vision and leadership led to the creation of New York University Shanghai and Abu Dhabi campuses, will be the Commencement Speaker at the Eighth Commencement of the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Chittagong, Bangladesh on Saturday, May 9, 2020. A law professor, who also served as Dean of NYU Law School, John Sexton is the author of the leading American casebook on civil procedure as well as several other books, including, "Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game" and "Standing for Reason: The University in a Dogmatic Age". Professor Sexton will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the Commencement.
John Sexton
Andrea Schenker-Wicki
Gita Gopinath
Meesha Shafi
Three others will receive honorary degrees from the Asian University for Women during the Commencement Proceedings. Andrea Schenker-Wicki, a Swiss national, who serves as the President of the University of Basel, will receive a Doctor of Laws; Gita Gopinath, who was born in Kolkata and serves as the first female Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (where she is on leave from her position as John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics at Harvard University) will receive a Doctor of Laws; and Meesha Shafi, the noted Pakistani actress and singer who made her film debut in the Hollywood production of A Reluctant Fundamentalist, will receive a Doctor of Arts.
AUW expects that 123 students from 12 countries will graduate at the Eighth Commencement. The Eighth AUW Commencement will be chaired by AUW Chancellor Mrs. Cherie Blair, CBE, of the United Kingdom and AUW Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Dipu Moni (who is also the Bangladeshi Minister of Education). Professor Nirmala Rao, OBE, FAcSS, Vice Chancellor of AUW, will officiate the program.
About Asian University for Women (AUW):
Founded in 2008 and located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, AUW is the first of its kind: a regional institution dedicated to women's education and leadership development – international in outlook but rooted in the contexts and aspirations of the people of Asia. Chartered by the Parliament of Bangladesh, AUW exists solely to support a rising network of women leaders, entrepreneurs, and change makers from across the region. It seeks out women who have significant academic potential, demonstrate courage and a sense of outrage at injustice, and are empathic to the woes of other people.
Almost 900 students from 18 countries attend AUW: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Syria, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and Yemen. More than 85% of AUW students are on full or near-full scholarships funded by supporters from around the world. The University has graduated more than 800 students. A majority of AUW graduates secure employment in the private and public sectors in their home countries, while about 25% go on to pursue graduate studies at other institutions of higher learning including Oxford, Stanford, Columbia, New York University, Duke, Surrey, SOAS, and Ewha, among others.
HONG KONG, Jan 21, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 30th edition of the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo runs from 6 to 9 February (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Open to the public free of charge, the expo provides comprehensive information on education and job opportunities available in Hong Kong and overseas. Featuring two major sections – Careers and Education – the four-day fair will host 880 organisations representing more than 20 countries and regions, including educational institutions and consultants, professional associations, government departments, public organisations and private companies.
Speaking at a press conference held today, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said that the Education & Careers Expo will feature two major sections – Careers and Education – coupled with the brand new Future Tech Talent Day and Aviation Day, along with the popular Electrical & Mechanical Day and Culinary Day which return again this year. More than 2,600 on-the-spot vacancies will be offered at the 2020 expo.
(L-R) Iu King-fung, Assistant Executive Director, Vocational Training Council; Samuel Mak, Chief Flight Instructor, Flight Level; Yasmin Chafra, Head of Campus France Hong Kong, Consulate General of France in Hong Kong and Macau; Benjamin Chau; Patricia Lee, Assistant Hospital Administrator, Prince Philip Dental Hospital; Carmen Wong, Senior Training Officer, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department; and Poon Ka-tik, Marine Officer, Vessel Traffic Centre, Marine Department
The 30th HKTDC Education & Careers Expo will run from 6 to 9 February. The picture shows a scene from last year’s event.
Speaking at a press conference held today, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said that the Education & Careers Expo will feature two major sections – Careers and Education – coupled with the brand new Future Tech Talent Day and Aviation Day, along with the popular Electrical & Mechanical Day and Culinary Day which return again this year. More than 2,600 on-the-spot vacancies will be offered at the 2020 expo.
New focus for career theme days
Speaking at a press conference to announce details of the expo, Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “This year’s Education & Careers Expo features several thematic zones covering further education, continuing studies and job opportunities. It also highlights four career theme days, including the brand new Future Tech Talent Day and Aviation Day, along with the popular Electrical & Mechanical Day and Culinary Day which both return again this year. Some of the exhibitors will provide the latest job market updates relating to popular industries such as healthcare, finance and engineering, while information on further education, continuing studies and working holidays will also be on offer. Visitors will get the chance to chart a new path forward based on their own preferences and needs.”
On the first day of the expo (6 February), the new Future Tech Talent Day, organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, will feature experts sharing their insights on digital technology, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education and the application of artificial intelligence in daily life and industrial development. Visitors and jobseekers can get up to date on the latest market trends.
The Electrical & Mechanical Day (7 February) will feature engineers from companies such as CLP, Hong Kong Electric, Towngas and MTR Corporation to explore industry potential and trends. On the third day of the expo (8 February), the Culinary Day, co-organised with the Chinese Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute, will provide cooking demonstration to visitors looking to learn more about prospects in the industry. Specialists from the food and beverage sector, including sommeliers, will be on hand to share their career experience. The last day of the expo (9 February) will feature the Aviation Day, supported by Airport Authority Hong Kong, where pilots will share their industry experiences and prospects.
More than 2,600 on-the-spot job vacancies
Enlarged in scale in 2020, this year’s Recruitment Square will cooperate with various recruitment platforms to invite local companies such as Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Limited, China Evergrande Group, Hang Lung Properties, Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd, Pure International and Modern Beauty Salon to provide on-site job recruitment, with some of them offering on-the-spot interviews. Various government departments and public organisations, including the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification, will also accept job applications on-site. More than 2,600 job opportunities will be offered during the expo.
The Youth Zone returns this year with information on continuing education and career planning for young people. Representatives from the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups will introduce popular courses such as the Certificate in Playgroup Tutor Training, Certificate in Veterinary Assistant Training and Certificate in eSports Management. Representatives from the Labour Department and various consulates will introduce the Working Holiday Scheme that allows young people to explore opportunities available overseas.
Four education-themed zones highlight local and overseas opportunities
Four educational zones will be set up at the expo this year. The Tertiary Academy zone brings together universities and higher education institutions offering articulation opportunities, including Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. The Vocational and Professional Education zone will feature the Vocational Training Council (VTC), Hong Kong Institute of Construction and Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, introducing a comprehensive range of pre-employment programmes. At the Continuing Education zone, Hong Kong language schools Wall Street English and EF Language will offer value-added programmes. Among the exhibitors in the Creative and Educational Support Services zone is Magazines International, which will introduce its latest multimedia online courses.
Education theme days will provide an in-depth introduction to studying in Mainland China (6 February), the United States (7 February), France (8 February) and Japan (9 February). Representatives from Huaqiao University, Jinan University, EducationUSA, CampusFrance and the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong will host seminars highlighting the prerequisites for admission and application procedures, information on campus life and more. The International Exchange Village also returns to provide visitors with on-site consultation services for studying and working overseas. Participating consulates general and official education authorities include Austria, Argentina, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Russia and the US.
More than 90 inspiring events with popular speakers
6 February (Thursday) Nathan Lam and Yelo from entertainment cultural brand Manner will talk about their experience of becoming YouTubers and share some of the challenges of being online celebrities.
Star tutor Jayden Lam will share tips on tackling the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Chinese examination.
7 February (Friday) Popular DJ Ah Jeng from Commercial Radio Hong Kong will share her career experience and offer practical tips on becoming a DJ.
8 February (Saturday) Tong Shiu-sing, Senior Lecturer from the Department of Physics at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and guest host of the TVB programme Sidewalk Scientist, will share fascinating ways to understand physics.
Meanwhile, a series of seminars on working holidays will highlight the job opportunities and application requirements in Austria, France, Japan and Germany.
9 February (Sunday) Parenting education expert and famous DJ Blanche Tang will share her children’s experience studying abroad in the United Kingdom, including expenditure and challenges in their daily lives. Visitors looking to study in the UK should not miss this event.
Schedule / Theme days 6 February (Thursday) 10:30am-7pm / Careers: Future Tech Talent Day, Education: Study in Mainland China 7 February (Friday) 10:30am-7pm / Career: Electrical and Mechanical Day, Education: Study in the US 8 February (Saturday) 10:30am-7pm / Career: Culinary Day, Education: Study in France 9 February (Sunday) 10:30am-6pm / Career: Aviation Day, Education: Study in Japan
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: http://www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.
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