Edtech Ignite 2026
Thu Jun 25, 08:00 - Thu Jun 25, 23:00
Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
ABOUT
EdTech Ignite 2026 is the premier platform to reimagine education through innovation, collaboration, and future-ready technology. The event brings together CIOs, IT managers, academic ICT leaders, digital innovation officers, policymakers, researchers, EdTech startups, and solution providers to share insights, explore practical solutions, and drive meaningful change in South African education.
South Africa’s education sector is at a crossroads. While the need for modern, digitally enabled learning is greater than ever, many schools, TVET colleges, and universities face digital inequality, outdated ICT infrastructure, limited device access, and growing cybersecurity risks. These challenges make it difficult to modernize teaching, streamline administration, and support students effectively.
Why You Should Attend
- Discover practical, scalable EdTech solutions for teaching, learning, and administration
- Gain insights into cloud, AI, immersive learning, cybersecurity, and data-driven education
- Network with senior ICT and academic leaders, government officials, and private-sector innovators
- Explore innovative case studies and successful digital transformation models
- Participate in interactive sessions, executive roundtables, and a startup hackathon showcase
What to Expect
- Keynotes & Panels: Digital transformation, AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and EdTech trends
- Case Studies: How rural and under-resourced schools are becoming future-ready learning hubs
- Executive Roundtable (Invite-Only): Peer-level discussion for senior C-suite education leaders
- Interactive Expo: Connect with EdTech innovators, ICT companies, and solution providers
- Startup Hackathon Showcase: Cutting-edge South African EdTech solutions addressing real challenges
Who Should Attend
- Education policymakers and government leaders
- University, TVET, and school executives
- CIOs, IT/ICT Managers, Academic ICT Leaders, Digital Innovation Officers, and Heads of IT Departments
- Researchers, academics, and education technology consultants
- EdTech startups and innovators
- Corporate partners, telecoms, ISPs, and solution providers supporting digital learning
Date & Time:
Wednesday, 25 June 2026 | 08:00 – 17:00
Location:
Courtyard Hotel, Waterfall City, Johannesburg, South Africa
Event Type:
In-Person Conference
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