POST SHOW REPORT POST SHOW REPORT WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 … The Largest International Exhibition for Educational Products & Solutions in the Asia Pacific Region September 10 - 12, 2014 I New Delhi, India …An Arclights Presentation… …. Supported By: WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 Co-Partnered By: [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT TITLE WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 EVENT DATES VENUE EDITION FREQUENCY : Exhibition, Conference & Workshops : 10th to 12th September, 2014 : Hall No.11, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. : 6th : Annual GROSS AREA NET COVERED AREA CONFERENCE AREA BUSINESS HRS NO. OF OPENING DAYS ORGANIZED BY : 6000.49 sqm : 2107 sqm : 656 sqm : 10:00 am – 6:00 pm :3 : Arclights Eventz Network Pvt. Ltd. : Exhibition and Conference dedicated to Products, Solutions, Services and Technology for all Levels and Sectors of the Indian Education and Training Industry PROFILE WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT The sixth edition of Worlddidac India 2014 was a great success in all respects. The event received an overwhelming response from all exhibitors, visitors and delegates. The international exhibition and conference presented real-life solutions to all possible manner of changes in the South Asian region, with a focus on the Indian Education & Training sector. Held annually, the only show of its kind in India and the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, it achieved great results in terms of participation, attendance and public awareness. WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 witnessed the presence of quality educationists, ministry officials, trade visitors, trade buyers, industry professionals etc. from across the globe over the three days. The exhibition brought together prominent players from the education and training industry, thus offering the visitors access to a varied quantum of information pertaining to the industry. Left to Right: (Left to Right: Mr. General, Dominic BESA Savageand – Forum Forum Director, Director ASES; ASES H.E. & EWF, lekhaYadav Yadav– Education – Edu. Minister of Nepal; Nepal, Mr. Dominic Savage – Director Mrs.Mrs.Chitra Chitra Lekha Minister, H.E. Mr. P.Mr.P.Kamalanathan Kamalanathan ––Deputy Education Minister II, Malaysia; Dr.Chula Gangoda – Vice-President, Worlddidac Association; Edu. Minister Malaysia, Dr.Chula Gangoda – Worlddidac Association, Mr.Reinhard Koslitz – Didacta Germany, Mr.Reinhard Koslitz – Managing Director, Germany; Dr.S.S.Mantha – Chairman, AICTE; Prof Dr.forSatpal Sandhu – Secretary, UGC; Dr.S.S.Mantha – Chairman AICTE,Didacta, Prof Dr.Satpal Singh Sandhu – UGC, Mr.Deo Nukhu – Minister higherSingh education Nagaland, H.E. Mr. Deo Nukhu – Minister for Higher Education, Nagaland; Mr. Aditya Gupta – CEO, India Didactics Association. Mr.Aditya Gupta – CEO, IDA ) WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT A total of 107 prominent exhibitors representing 14 countries showcased innovative technology, modern instruments, supplies, infrastructure, inventive materials, contemporary educational advances & services that aid and fuel learning, teaching and skill improvement. INDUSTRY WISE BREAK- UP INDIAN & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS Education INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS Corporate Government & Associations INDIAN EXHIBITORS 51% Media & Others WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] 49% POST SHOW REPORT PRODUCT CATEGORY Title Special Needs 17 Allied & Supportive Products /Solutions 26 Equipments / Hardware 66 Communications / Connectivity 23 Content & Curriculum 45 Software 54 Music, Play & Sports Materials 12 Publications 20 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES: WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT Asian Summit on Education & Skills 2014 The annual conference, Asian Summit on Education & Skills (ASES) 2014 was held from 9th to 12th September 2014 in New Delhi, India. ASES 2014 (9th Sept. 2014) - For Policy Makers and Key implementers The ministerial summit, partnered by Education World Forum London, recognised the needs and desires of governments (national and state) in the Asia Pacific region to develop education at all levels; implementation of technology advancements, the ability of major industry players to play key roles in making change happen; and the value of a regional summit to build consensus and promoted confidence among decision-makers in their routes to successful policies and in the industry partners who can help them. ASES 2014 (10th - 12th Sept. 2014) – For Key Educationists and stakeholders Building on the summit held on 9th September 2014 and taking its learnings forward, ASES continued from 10th to 12th September 2014. ASES is an invitation-only event for key stakeholders from the Education & Training sector. The summit brought together influential leaders, eminent educationists and other key stakeholders to create an unparalleled platform for exchange of dialogues on implementation of policies, adopting technology and new growth drivers that are revolutionising the education and training sector in India and around the world. The delegates shared their visionary inputs at the summit, thus creating a valuable exchange of ideas & future practices with the aim to arrive at consensual solutions for taking the Asian Education & Training industry to the Next level – Together. The three day summit took place concurrently with the Worlddidac India 2014. WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT The summit discussed new growth drivers that are revolutionizing the education and training sector in India and other developing countries. Distinguished ministers and speakers from India and overseas contributed with their visionary inputs at the summit thus leading to a valuable exchange of ideas and best practices aimed at furthering the growth of this high priority sector. The panel of speakers for the conference included key representatives from: Government of Afghanistan British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), UK Microsoft Government of India Worlddidac Association Promethean Government of Malaysia UNESCO HP Government of Nepal British Council Pearson India Government of United Kingdom Agastya International Foundation Foradian Technologies Government of Arunachal Pradesh Education Fast Forward Labtech International Ltd. Government of Karnataka Delhi University BarrierBreak Global TVET, Philippines IGNOU Spectrum Planning Commission, Govt. of India KR Mangalam University Score Foundation All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Modern School Daisy Consortium National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) NIIT Ltd. Calorx Education & Research National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Education World Forum, London and more… WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT ‘IDA Connect Workshops @ Worlddidac India’ was held simultaneously in 2 Arenas conducted by 11 organizations covering 15 topics over a period of 3 days from 10th to 12th September 2014 in New Delhi. During the three days, over 2000 pre-registered participants were engaged in sessions covering various approaches to educational resources and solutions for the education institutions and educators to explore aspects in understanding the use & implementation of technology and various other advancements both international and national. With an average duration of 60 – 90 minutes per session, the workshops provided an in-depth, hands-on exploration of topics to meet various individual & institutional needs. The Workshops, with the addition of live web-streaming proved to be an ideal platform for educators and trainers to enhance their knowledge for practical and successful implementations of new age educational solutions. The participants included Principals, Academicians, Teachers, Senior Management, and Administrative Heads from Education & Training Institutes, Universities & Schools (public & private) covering all levels from primary education to higher education including vocational training. WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT Winners and Special Awardees of the 2014 IDA Awards were announced and felicitated at the IDA Awards Ceremony and Dinner night, on the evening of 11th September 2014 at the Worlddidac India Exhibition, New Delhi. This year, the prestigious IDA Awards garnered over twice the number of entries compared to last year, from top industry players vying and competing in 10 Corporate Categories. 'IDA Awards' is an annual presentation of India Didactics Association, the premier trade association for the Indian education and training fraternity engaged in improving learning and teaching. Every year the award ceremony is held concurrently with Worlddidac India, the largest exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region for educational material, training & technology based solutions for all levels and sectors of the Indian education & training industry. Apart from all the well deserving awardees in the 10 categories, this year the Individual award for 'Outstanding Contribution towards Education & Training in India' was conferred to Mr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor - Amity University, President - Ritnand Balved Education Foundation, CEO AKC Group of Companies. The award was presented by the Hon. Education Minister of Nepal, H.E. Mrs. Chitra Lekha Yadav, who also graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Other key dignitaries and industry partners were present on the occasion from India and various countries like UK, Germany, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, USA, and Canada etc. The Awards Ceremony was on invitation basis only and was attended by around 300 top industry leaders and education innovators, providing an evening of acknowledgement, entertainment and opportunity to network with industry peers. WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 [www.worlddidacindia.com] POST SHOW REPORT WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2014 has over the years become the most awaited event in the education and training domain in the Asia-Pacific region. It brings together all the stake holders of the fraternity for - collaborating, exchanging, promoting, networking and sharing of the best practices in the education and training sector. The visitors included domestic and overseas users & purchasers, making procurements and collecting information on the latest products, resources and technologies related to their teaching and training processes. The event provided the perfect platform for senior representatives from the government, education & corporate to discuss and explore the future needs for this ever growing & most important industry in India's progress with a mix of talks, presentations & panel discussions. The 3 day event comprising the exhibition, conference and various workshops brought together the teaching & training fraternity for making them familiar with the advancements taking place in the global arena. The event was a Global Showcase of the best practices and solutions from across the globe. With a focus on adding varied products & solutions to the 7th edition of the show and the determination to expand & improve, Worlddidac India is confident of bringing a much bigger event in 2015. Taking this journey ahead, WORLDDIDAC INDIA 2015 is set to take place from 9th to 11th September 2015 in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India. 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