Edtech industry to reach $10trln by 2030, says SEF speaker

Edtech industry to reach $10trln by 2030, says SEF speaker

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Sharjah: Dynamic conversations were central to the Tech Stage, one of the five zones of the ongoing Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2022. The annual event, held at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) on December 17 and 18, includes a range of activities such as keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events. A unique opportunity for business aspirants and innovators to learn, grow, and succeed in today's competitive business environment, it also features an innovation competition where startups and entrepreneurs can pitch their ideas and showcase their products and services.

In a session titled ‘The Future of Tech’, Omar Chihane, Founder and CEO of Englease, spoke about the structural aspects of tomorrow's education. He began by noting the long history of education, dating back to the 6th century. “Despite the many advancements and changes in society, the model of education has remained largely unchanged. That is, until the Covid-19 pandemic forced the sudden shift to remote learning for millions of students around the world. This shift opened up the possibility for a decentralised education system, where