9 August, 2024
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Edusko proudly announces the return of ACTIVATED, Africa’s premiere and biggest education summit, scheduled for November 1st and 2nd, 2024, at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre Onikan, Ikoyi, Lagos.
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The event will feature plenary sessions, workshops, exhibitions, musical performances, and engaging activities like gaming competitions and edutainment.
Mr. Jide Ayegbusi, Edusko CEO, in a statement says, “Our theme this year, Beyond Classroom, encapsulates our commitment to ushering in a new era of teaching and learning that empowers the next generation of African leaders beyond the classroom”
He continues, “Participants can expect insightful discussions led by global speakers and experts, networking opportunities with key stakeholders, and a showcase of futuristic educational technologies and services.”
Highlight of the event is a special panel session for top African Celebrities and Influencers to discuss how they could be harbingers of change in our education system and help prepare the next generation of African children for the demand of the future workforce. There is also going to be a plenary for teenagers to dissect their expectations from the older generation including parents, schools & perspective shapers - as they prepare for the future workforce.
Some of the confirmed speakers, according to Mr. Ayegbusi, include: Professor Abiodun Adebayo, Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University; Professor Abiola Awosika, Chairperson, Sanctum Startup College, Ojoma Ochai, Managing Director, CcHUB; Dr. Ademola Adenubi, CEO EDUTAMS, Mrs. Ayoola Akinyeye, Director of Schools, Chrisland Schools and Olajumoke Abiodun, CEO, ShopEx TV.
Others are: Genoveva Umeh, Award Winning Nigerian-British Actor; Idia Aisien, Actor and Media Entrepreneur; Pere Egbi, Actor, Model and Reality TV Star; Dayo Israel, Youth Leader; Sulaiman Adebayo (Pooja), Sports Journalist and Influencer; Sylvester Juwe, Founder, Edatech; Bola Edwards, CEO, Roots of Africa; Ahmed Alaga, Head of Partnerships - Africa, Jobberman, among others.
Registration to attend ACTIVATED 2024 is free at edusko.com/activated
About Edusko
ACTIVATED Summit is an initiative of Edusko. The EdTech startup matches African students with top rated, k-12 private schools and finances their education affordably. Edusko has listed over 8,000 top rated k-12 schools that are providing education for more than 2.5 million students in Nigeria.
Africa’s largest education market place for best schools. parents, students, vendors, lenders. and many more.
