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The Edves Catalyst event is an annual Edtech and Non-Edtech Conference for K-12 leaders, aimed at bringing together over 5,000 Educators, Administrators, Schools Owners, Parents and other stakeholders across several African countries to discuss actionable ways to enhance quality education delivery and combating old and contemporary challenges while exploring technology as an enabler for short and long term gains.
2023 speakers
Speakers of 2024 coming soon
Dimeji Falana
'DImeji Falana, Cofounder/CEO Edves
Prof. Ike-Elechi Ogba
Professor of Marketing & Strategy | Ebonyi State University, NIgeria
Mrs. Lai Koiki
Mrs. Lai Koiki, CEO Greensprings Schools & Chair APEN
Hon. Folasade Adefisayo
Hon. Folasade Adefisayo, Honourable Commissioner for Education - Lagos State Government
Dr. Kathy Perkins
Dr. Kathy Perkins, Director PhET Interactive Simulations, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
Chief Yomi Otubela
Chief Yomi Otubela, Proprietor of Lagoos Schools & President NAPPS
Dare Adebayo
Dare Adebayo, Cofounder/COO Edves
Dr. Peter Chin
Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, Queen's University, Canada
Rtn. Mutheu Kasanga
Deputy Vice Chancellor at Lukenya University, Kenya
Dr Kehinde Nwani
Dr Kehinde Nwani, CEO Meadow Hall
Mrs Adeola Arofin
Principal Temple Schools & Chair AISEN, Nigeria
Hakeem Subair
CEO 1Million Teachers, Nigeria & Canada
John Todd
John Todd, Founding Head / Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos
David Adetayo
David Adetayo, Vice Principal Academic Atlantic Hall School Epe, Nigeria
Coretta Martin
Chief Academic and Strategy Officer, KIPP Massachusetts, USA
Louisa Olafuyi
COO of Kunda Kids, Nigeria & UK
Patience Osinaike
Patience Osinaike at Early Childhood Educator, Cassia School Lagos, Nigeria
Cobhams Asuquo
Performing Artist, Singer/Songwriter, Music Producer, UNICEF Ambassador
Olubukola Ola Adewuyi
Olubukola Ola Adewuyi, CEO Supreme Education Foundation Schools, Lagos
Yemisi Ogunlade
Yemisi Ogunlade, Principal Consultant Plumptre Advisory, Nigeria
Ms Landeka Diamond
District Director for Metro East Education District in Western Cape, South Africa
Rhoda Odigboh
Head of Africa Programs Kizazi
Ify Obidi-Essien
Ify Obidi-Essien, Edu-Tech Consultant & Microsoft Global Training Partner
Akin Akinpelu (compère)
Akin Akinpelu (compère), Keynote Speaker, Performance Coach, Author & Trainer
Ashiedu Jude
Ashiedu Jude, Educational Technology Consultant Grace Schools Lagos Nigeria
Mrs Funke Fowler-Amba
Administrator, Member Board of Directors, Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Lagos, Nigeria
Dr. Olajumoke Mekiliuwa
Dr. Olajumoke Mekiliuwa, Provost, Corona College of Education Lagos
Tunde Mabawonku
Tunde Mabawonku, Executive Director, Retail and Digital, Wema Bank
Nic Knorr
Adjunct Professor St. Lawrence College, Canada
Innocent Oaikhena
Innocent Oaikhena, School Administrator, Corona Day Secondary School, Lekki
Lanre Oguntoye
Lanre Oguntoye, Assistant Principal Greensprings School, Nigeria
Mrs. Lauretta Patrick-Nwachi
CEO of Makarois School Connect, Nigeria
Akin Benjamin
Akin Benjamin, Education Consultant at 3Dimension Edibiz and Associates
2023 Schedule
Time at GMT+1
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Building Sustainability K-12 Education through Talent/Teacher Retention" in the context of Africa is expected to generate valuable insights and discussions among the panelists. The panelists will delve into talent and teacher retention challenges in African K-12 education systems and explore potential solutions to build sustainable education systems. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The "Audacious" presentation is aimed to inspire attendees. Attendees are expected to be energized by the speaker's rhetoric on bold and unapologetic approaches to tackling big challenges and pushing beyond perceived limitations. Listeners are encouraged and dare to think big and not be afraid to pursue audacious goals. The presentation will delve into themes of resilience, creativity, and innovation, as the speaker encourages listeners to embrace audacity as a means of unlocking new possibilities in their personal and professional lives. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The seminar topic "K-12 School Leadership Experience and New Notion: Navigating a Change" in the context of Africa is expected to shed light on the evolving landscape of school leadership and the need for new approaches to effectively navigate change in African educational systems. The seminar is expected to discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by K-12 school leaders in Africa, as well as the emerging notion of leadership that is required to drive positive change in the face of complex and dynamic educational contexts. The seminar is likely to share insights on innovative leadership strategies that can facilitate successful change management in K-12 schools in Africa. This may include discussions on leadership competencies, professional development, and collaborative approaches that can empower school leaders to navigate change with resilience and adaptability. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The keynote topic "STEM Education for All: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators" in the context of Africa is expected to highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as a catalyst for empowering the next generation of innovators in Africa. The keynote is expected to emphasize the need for inclusive and equitable access to STEM education for all students, irrespective of their backgrounds or geographical locations in Africa. The keynote is anticipated to explore innovative strategies, best practices, and success stories in promoting STEM education in Africa, with a particular focus on empowering underrepresented groups such as girls and marginalized communities. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The seminar topic "Learning Acceleration: Literacy Levels in Early Years SEN and Normal Students" is expected to focus on the critical issue of literacy levels among early years students, including those with special educational needs (SEN) and those without, and strategies to accelerate learning outcomes. The seminar is anticipated to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with literacy development in the early years, and how these may differ for students with SEN and their peers. It is expected that the seminar will provide insights into evidence-based practices, interventions, and approaches that can effectively accelerate literacy learning in diverse early years populations. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The keynote topic "STEM Education for All: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators" in the context of Africa is expected to highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as a catalyst for empowering the next generation of innovators in Africa. The keynote is expected to emphasize the need for inclusive and equitable access to STEM education for all students, irrespective of their backgrounds or geographical locations in Africa. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The panel on "Public Private Nexus: Learning Crises" is expected to address the challenges in education that arise from the interplay between the public and private sectors. The discussion is likely to explore how the government and non-state actors can work together to address the learning crisis and promote quality education for all. The panel may delve into the different approaches that governments and private entities take towards education, their strengths and weaknesses, and areas where they can leverage each other's strengths to achieve sustainable education outcomes. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The seminar topic "Partnership in Progress: Paying Attention to Learning Assessment" is a call to action for educators and policymakers to prioritize learning assessment as one of the key components of educational progress. The seminar aims to highlight the importance of assessments in ensuring that students are learning and to champion a partnership approach among stakeholders to ensure that the assessment framework incorporates the input of students, teachers, parents, and community leaders. This seminar is critical, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted traditional systems of learning, necessitating the need for alternative forms of assessments that recognize the unique challenges students are facing. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The panel on "Strengthening Parent-School Collaboration and Partnership" is expected to highlight the crucial role parents and educators play in enhancing student performance and creating a conducive learning environment. The panelists are expected to discuss the need for parents and schools to work together to ensure that students succeed academically and socially. Effective communication, mutual respect, and trust are essential elements of a strong partnership between parents and schools. The panel is also expected to explore different strategies that can be used to strengthen cooperation between parents and schools, such as parent-teacher conferences, school newsletters, and other forms of communication aimed at keeping parents informed about their child's academic progress and any challenges they may be facing. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The panel topic of "Leadership Experience and New Notion - Navigating a Change" is expected to focus on the challenges faced by leaders when dealing with change. The panelists are expected to share their experiences and insight on how to navigate through complex and unpredictable situations. The panelists will also discuss how to handle resistance, engage stakeholders and get buy-in from team members. They will also explore the importance of communication, collaboration, and adaptability in leadership during a time of change. Additionally, they will provide practical strategies for managing change effectively and creating a positive impact on team morale and organizational success. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The seminar on "Authentic Leadership" is bound to present a discussion on integral qualities that define a genuine leader. Foremost, the expectation is that the seminar will emphasize the essential elements of authentic leadership while highlighting the disparities from traditional leadership models. The presentation should include notions of self-awareness, transparency, emotional intelligence, and self-reflection as some of the characters of a truly authentic leader. Furthermore, the seminar should address the significance of building trust with employees, which leads to a positive workplace culture, improved team morale, and heightened worker satisfaction. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The panel topic "Leveraging meta-cognition for ability grouping to enhance personalized learning quality for Primary and Secondary School Students" will focus on how meta-cognition can be used to improve the personalized learning experience for students. Meta-cognition refers to the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes and learning strategies. By understanding how they learn best and what their strengths and weaknesses are, students can be placed in ability groups that are tailored to their individual needs. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
The "Audacious" presentation is expected to be an inspiring and thought-provoking talk. Attendees can expect to be energized by the speaker's rhetoric on bold and unapologetic approaches to tackling big challenges and pushing beyond perceived limitations. Listeners are encouraged and dare to think big and not be afraid to pursue audacious goals. View Details
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
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