30/03/2026
Day 1 Highlights | EdTech Week Ethiopia 2026 Demo Day and investment forum
We kicked off EdTech Week Ethiopia 2026 (March 24–27) at the Addis Ababa Science Museum with a powerful theme: Integrating EdTech for Inclusive, Impactful, and Gender-Responsive Learning.
The day brought together government leaders, global partners, innovators, and educators for a high-impact Demo Day: Knowledge Sharing & Ecosystem Dialogue.
🎤 Key moments included:
• Opening ceremony and national anthem
• Welcoming Address & Fellows Spotlight by Mekdim Gullilat Aberra, Country Manager, Reach for Change Ethiopia.
• Keynote addresses from:
– Sofia Breitholtz, Global CEO, Reach for Change
- Wariko Waita, Director, Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, Mastercard Foundation
– H.E. Dr. Bayissa Badada Bedada, State Minister, Ministry of Innovation And Technology- Ethiopia
– H.E. Prof. Kindeya Gebrehiwot, Advisor to the Ministers and State Minister of, Ministry of Education — Ethiopia
✨ Throughout the day:
• Official launch of the Demo Day & Fellows Exhibition
• EdTech Fellowship program insights
• Interactive panel discussions on classroom integration & inclusive EdTech
• Voices from students, teachers, and parents
• Networking, exhibitions, and ecosystem exchange
From policy to practice, the conversations are grounded in real implementation and collective action.
📌 We’ll be sharing more from Day 2—along with impact videos and fellow journey highlights—stay tuned.
The future of learning in Ethiopia is being shaped—together. 🚀
