The Mastercard Foundation is organizing its first EdTech Conference from July 8 to 10, 2024, through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning. This event will occur every two years and is being held in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria at the Hilton Transcorp in Abuja, Nigeria.

The 2024 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference is aligned with the African Union’s Year of Education theme. The event will focus on discussions about the EdTech ecosystem, new developments, the impact of EdTech on addressing educational issues in Africa, and necessary policies to support technological innovation in education.

Technology is a powerful enabler of possibility and progress. Across Africa, young innovators and entrepreneurs are bringing new energy and ideas to the education sector. Some are innovations that could shift ecosystems and the future for many. This inaugural conference brings together young people, EdTech innovators, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, data scientists and others to accelerate progress toward digitally-enabled educational platforms and systems that deliver inclusive learning for all.

Reeta Roy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Foundation EdTech ecosystem stakeholders from across the continent working at the nexus of education and ICT are expected to share expertise on practical solutions to increase access to quality, relevant and inclusive education in Africa.

Africa could change the course of education delivery by investing in home-grown innovative solutions that bridge access and learning gaps. This conference is an opportunity to reflect on what is working and align on the actions needed to take African EdTech to the next level of impact.

Joseph Nsengimana, Director, Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning The inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference will underscore the role of technology in catalyzing transformation within Africa’s education ecosystem.