Towards an ethical and impactful EdTech: A dialogue between East and West

Roundtable: Towards an ethical and impactful EdTech: A dialogue between East and West

Time: 25 April 2023, 10:00 BST

Location: Zoom [link will be sent after registration]

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About

The EdTech industry is poised to grow, with a projected value of $10 trillion by 2030. Targeting children and young people as one of the most powerful end-users, the EdTech market makes a substantial contribution to children's lives by shaping the future of learning and ultimately, their life chances. Hence, it is essential to consider the moral, social, and economic implications of the values that underpin the future of EdTech. How should stakeholders balance their commercial interests with ethical and evidence-based practices to ensure product design, business models, and investment strategies are child-centred? Bringing in experts from East and West, we explore this question from investment and policy perspectives to highlight global trends and opportunities.

Leading experts from East and West will explore global trends and opportunities in ethical, impact-driven EdTech from investment and policy lenses.

Panel 1: Design Responsibility in Principle and Practice

What are the risks of technology lacking design principles such as data privacy, algorithmic fairness, ethics, and cybersecurity? How can innovators embed these values into products to prevent harm and achieve positive impact?

Panel 2: Impact-driven Investment

How can investors balance commercial interests with ethical values by shifting to impact-driven investment? How can these values be integrated in decision making to support sustainable, ethical, and robust solutions?

This webinar will bring together diverse perspectives to shape a future where EdTech enhances children's interests, rights, and privacy, and learning outcomes.