Agenda
Registration
Welcome Remarks by FT chair
Conference Chair- Jamil Anderlini, Beijing Correspondent, Financial Times
Opening Address
Keynote(s)- Carma Elliot, Consul General, British Consulate General Shanghai
Keynote Address
Keynote(s)- Mark Anderson, President, Global Strategy & Business Development, Pearson International
Panel Discussion - Technology in Education: Breaking the boundaries
How has the increased use of technology in the classroom changed education methods in the UK, China and elsewhere? Are innovations such as online textbooks, interactive homework tools, and automated assessment tools easily adapted to different cultures, teaching environments, and age levels? Or is a pure online educational experience more suited to some subjects or learner cohorts? What impact will increased technology and distance learning have on the role of the teacher? What is the state of China's educational software and hardware market? What is the level of indigenous innovation? How will this market develop in the next decade?
Keynote(s)- Mark Anderson, President, Global Strategy & Business Development, Pearson International
- Maiyue Cheng, Director, Internet Business Solutions Group, Cisco
- Jonathan Palley, Chief Technology Officer, Idapted
- He Kekang, Professor and Director of Institute of Modern Educational Technology, Beijing Normal University
Networking and Refreshment Break
Keynote Address
Keynote(s)- Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ambow Education Group
Panel Discussion - The Investment Boom: Opportunities and Challenges
China's education sector has become a major target for private equity and venture capital investment. Is the market correctly valued or is competition leading to inflated prices? What is the outlook for M&A and IPOs over the next 12 months? Which areas offer the best prospects and the best value? What are the main obstacles, if any, to future rapid growth? Are regulatory conditions conducive?
Speaker(s)- William Bao Bean, Partner, Softbank China & India Holdings
- Ian Gow, Principal and CEO, Sino-British College
- Lisa Lo, Partner, CID Group
- Rob Derrett, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian
Closing Remarks
Cocktail Reception
