Date: 6 December 2023 | 08:30-15:30
Location: Scruton MCC – 1113 Budapest, Tasöv utca 3-7

On 6 December 2023, we will organise an Education Technology “EDUCATION:NEXT – Building Synergy and exchanging Knowledge in EdTech” conference to discuss the business, academic and societal potential of education technology, with international professionals and businesses. The event will contribute to the EdTech Talents and DigitalTech EDIH projects, with the active support of the EdTech ecosystem in Hungary.

EDUCATION:NEXT is a gap-replacing English-language platform that brings together open-minded actors in the education technology and education system, leaders, experts and innovative teachers from public and higher education institutions, leaders of innovative school networks, contributors to knowledge centres and experience centres, and businesses themselves.

In essence, the conference will explore the real role of EdTech in education and the solutions and aspects that can be followed by education technology as an effective and effective tool for pedagogy, avoiding the trap of self-developing.

The event will focus on key topics related to education technology and provide answers to a number of questions:

• identify the needs for education technology (EdTech) from the perspective of education and entrepreneurship;
• define the innovation and investment and educational aspects of EdTech;
• explore the challenges of EdTech developments and introduction into education;
• assist with relevant cybersecurity, AI and organisational development considerations for EdTech companies and entities wishing to use EdTech
• it provides direction for development based on international and domestic trends and good practices.

Program

08:30 – 09:00
Registration and networking

09:00-09:20 | Ádám Horváth (Education:Next)
Direction – impact of EdTech developments?

• How does education technology help prepare for life?
• How do you support the achievement of pedagogical goals and teaching methods?
• How do you support the development of teaching and learning processes?

09:20-09:50 | Dénes Csiszár Dénes (EIT Digital), Miklós Tóth (MI Coalition), Imre Lenda (ELTE), Balázs Koren (EDUTUS)
Digital technologies for the efficiency of EdTech firms
(AI, cybersecurity, digital business development)

EdTech companies and organisations using EdTech also need to use state-of-the-art digital solutions to operate efficiently and safely. The conversation responds to the role AI, cybersecurity, can and should play in the life of organisations active in EdTech or using EdTech solutions.

09:50-10:10 | Dr Péter Lábody (SZTNH)
IP protection in the Hungarian and European innovation ecosystem

Adequate protection of intellectual property rights is also key for EdTech companies. Considering the right opportunities from the first development steps will help to make good use of EdTech innovation, which is a key factor in the financing of innovation and development.

10:10-10:30 | Koren Balázs (EDUTUS
) DigitalTech EDIH– Aid to EdTech enterprises

Technology advice and skills development services free of charge to EdTech companies and organisations using EdTech technology through DigitalTech EDIH.

10:30-11:00
Coffee break

11:00-11:20 | Péter (HunBAN)
EdTech start-ups in Hungary: Invest or not to invest?

What are the opportunities and challenges for EdTech start-ups in Hungary and the world market when looking for investment?

11:20-11:50 | Janika Leoste (Tallinn University), Dr Felde Imre Óbuda University
The Future of “EdTech Cooperation” – Good Practices for Business and Academic Cooperation in the Sale of Knowledge

How can industry and the Academy best cooperate in EdTech to market knowledge?

11:50-12:20 | Fenyvesi Kristóf (Finnish Institute for Educational Research), Dragana Malidžan Vinkić (EdTech Center Western Balkans), Péter Barna (Telekom)
EdTech initiatives in Hungary and Europe – business – university – market motivation

A large number of EdTech projects have been launched and implemented in Hungary and neighbouring countries, both directly from the EU and from its own resources. The aim of the discussion is to explore the value behind the EdTech initiatives and the impact and possible framework of the initiatives needed to launch them.

12:20-13.30
Lunch break and networking

13:30-15:00
Accessibility to IP scan (Intellectual Asset Diagonalisation) service

The IP Scan service of the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, which is already well known and increasingly popular, free of charge for small and medium-sized enterprises, is now complemented by free industrial property consultancy services.

The IP Scan (Intellectual Property Diagnostic) service is recommended to innovative companies that want to make more effective use of the IP toolkit to achieve greater business success.

DigitalTech EDIH audit and consultation

With regard to EdTech, education technology, it is clear that schoolchildren are in the minds of many. However, EdTech provides solutions not only in school settings, but also beyond, to the extent that it is one of the largest industries.

DigitalTech EDIH supports the domestic SME sector and public organisations by providing free training and advisory services to increase their competitiveness and make them more efficient by using digital solutions.

Find out more about training and how to work together on our stand!