Moldova ICT Summit 2018

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We invite local and international Government Stakeholders, ICT relevant associations, leading ICT companies and professionals, experts, and Academia representatives to join us on the 23rd of April, at Tekwill, to attend Moldova ICT Summit 2018.

Event Day
April 23, 2018
Vulcanizare in Moldova
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8:30
Registration, Welcome Coffee and Networking
9:00
Opening Keynote: Engaging into a digitally educated future
By Pavel Filip Prime Minister of Moldova , Chiril Gaburici Minister of Economy and Infrastructure , Igor Sarov General Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research , James D. Pettit U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova , Signe Burgstaller Swedish Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova , Peter Michalko EU Delegation Head to Moldova

9:00 - 10:00
Opening remarks and welcome speech covering the key trends shaping the landscape of Education and Learning Ecosystem today.
TwentyTU social campaign launch
What are the key areas of change to follow?
What are the key opportunities?
What is going to be the next big thing in EdTech?
10:00
Break
10:30
Session 1: Creating Learning Environments That Work
By Ana Chirita Executive Director of ATIC and Project Senior Coordinator of Tekwill , Sergiu Tarigradschi Project Manager at AlfaSoft , Sergiu Postica Strategy, Business Development & Regulatory Affairs Director , Olga Cusnir International Operations Director, Orange Moldova , Angela Cutasevici State Secretary for Education, Ministry of Research, Culture and Education , Inga Crucirescu ICT Consultant at Ministry of Education, Culture and Research , Dumitru Vasilescu Project Manager at UNDP

10:30 - 11:30
Compared to other industries, education still has a long transitioning path into a truly digital industry. Industry leaders will discuss the challenges faced when digitizing education. They will share success stories and map out the digital transformation roadmap.
11:30
Session 2: Change agents in Moldovan Education system
By Ionela Titirez ICT Education and Entrepreneurship Development Manager at Moldova Competitiveness Project , Alexandra Barbaneagra PPP at State Pedagogy University Ion Creanga , Olga Radu PPP at Fine Arts, Music and Theatre Academy , Igor Cojocaru PPP at State University Alecu Russo in Balti , Viorel Bostan Rector at the Technical University of Moldova

11:30 - 13:00
How can technology empower students of today? How is the role of the teacher changing? Learn how the technology can be used to immerse the students in the subject matter by providing interactive and engaging curriculum.
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Session 3: Reinventing the Meaning of Education
By Irina Oriol Deputy Project Coordinator, Tekwill , Gheorghe Hincu Head of #InternetFaraGriji Program, Moldcell , Adriana Brăescu Biologist involved in the Education reform in Romania , Nikos Ioannou EMEA Strategic Initiatives Lead at Oracle University , Alp Köksal Director at Khan Academy TR

14:00 - 15:30
Education has not changed much in several decades, and is now undergoing a radical disruption and transformation as more educational institutions grapple with innovations in technology and the reality that college degrees no longer secure jobs. Students must now become social innovators and entrepreneurs to ensure success.
15:30
Break
16:00
Session 4: Digital Collaboration and Talent in Education
By Michelle Iliev Tekwill Academy , Maria Conisescu Academy+ Moldova , Irina Basiul Step IT Academy , Veceslav Caburgan Psychologist, Teacher and CEO at Codifun , Artur Gurău President at Digital Communication Network , Razvan Tapu Digital Transformation Center Manager (Stefanini)

16:00 - 18:00
A changing work environment, sharper technology tools and internal systems consolidation are driving a technology revolution for IT professionals. How is EdTech driving change? What are the key trends you must be aware of?