Worlddidac Association The Global Trade Association for the Education Industry
Worlddidac is the global trade association for companies providing products for education and training at all levels. We are the only globally operating organization in this business sector.
QUALITY RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION
Worlddidac is the global trade association for companies providing products for education and training at all levels. The association has currently 161 member companies and organizations from 39 countries and is the only globally operating organization in this business sector. The supply of educational resources to schools, training centers and other educational institutions works differently in every country or region. The role of the Worlddidac Association is to increase the transparency about the major players, products and distribution channels and to help manufacturers find their distributors. Every year Worlddidac enriches its circle of members with international manufacturers, distributors, dealers and international associations of high quality products and solutions, that profit from the global educational network.
The history of Worlddidac goes back to 1952, when it had been founded with the aim to support companies active in the education market on a global scale. Worlddidac organizes international trade shows on different continents, which serve as platforms for producers, distributors, educational institutions, governmental departments, and relevant end-users. The world-renowned network of Worlddidac exhibitions are located among others in Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, V.A.E. and Kazakhstan. The association is continually expanding its network worldwide, and makes contacts available to its members. It is also organizer of the biannually held Worlddidac Award, an international recognition for high-quality educational resources.
International Trade Shows
Worlddidac Basel
Worlddidac organises international trade shows on different continents, which serve as platforms for producers, distributors, educational institutions, governmental departments, and relevant end-users.
Technology, science and vocational training: Worlddidac Basel is the world’s most important education trade fair with an international reach. It is unique in its broad focus and, every two years, it is the meeting place for thousands of buyers and around 200 exhibitors concerned with teaching resources. Didacta Schweiz Basel takes place simultaneously with Worlddidac Basel and is the biggest Swiss fair for educational resources with around 18 000 individuals.
These exhibitions are among the most important events in the educational sector for many market participants.
Where leading manufacturers meet global demand
Worlddidac Basel www.worlddidacbasel.com
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Didacta Schweiz Basel www.didacta-basel.ch
Gateway to China and Asia
Worlddidac Asia www.worlddidacasia.com
International Exhibition & Conference
Worlddidac India www.worlddidacindia.com
The only education supplies exhibition in the Central Asian region
Worlddidac Astana www.worlddidac-astana.com
Global Educational Supplies and Solutions
GESS Dubai
www.gessdubai.com
GESS Mexico
www.gessmexico.com
Educational institutions, government agencies and multilateral funding organizations know Worlddidac as the prime source for solutions for the best possible educational infrastructure.
We organise international trade shows on different continents, which serve as platforms for producers, distributors, educational institutions, governmental departments, and relevant end-users. Our members benefit from special rates.
We are continually expanding our network worldwide, and make our contacts and information available to our members. Worlddidac members receive weekly business opportunities and a monthly newsletter about the activities of the association. A special Member Area with open tenders as well as current education market and exhibition news are available for our members.
We facilitate the access to new markets and business opportunities worldwide by creating direct contacts with key players in the business. Participants gain insight into cultural aspects, and obtain essential information about the economic framework.
Trade Shows
Business Network
Trade Delegations
International exhibitions, Worlddidac Basel, Didacta Schweiz Basel, Worlddidac Asia, Worlddidac India, Worlddidac Astana, GESS
Relations are key, UNESCO, World Bank, British Educational Suppliers Association, Didacta, ISTE, Governments, Teachers associations
Access to new markets, Russia, China, Latin America, Europe, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong
Activities
Since 30 years the Worlddidac Foundation presents the Worlddidac Award, an internationally recognised distinction for educational resources. The participants are companies who offer products and solutions for all levels of education. First bestowed in 1984, the Worlddidac Award is presented every two years.
Twice a year the Worlddidac e-journal presents the global education trends and key topics in education worldwide. It is aimed at all those interested in education and the education sector and is free to download on www.worlddidac.org
Our team keeps regularly contact to member companies in order to learn about their needs, which in turn allows us to develop adequate services for them. Members can contact us anytime to receive relevant information about all business related matters, and are also welcome to visit us in our office or at the trade shows.
Worlddidac Award
e-journal
Member Services
Global recognition, LEGO Education, Promethean, Festo Didactics, Speexx, Vernier, Jeulin, Seabery Soluciones
Information is power, Overview educational resources industry, insights in new trends, background articles , interview with experts
Global network, 161 member companies and organizations, 39 countries, 5 continents
Worlddidac Award International recognised distinction for educational resources since 1984 Since 30 years the Worlddidac Foundation presents the Worlddidac Award, an internationally recognised distinction for educational resources. The participants are companies who offer products and solutions for all levels of education. First bestowed in 1984, the Worlddidac Award is presented every two years.
Worlddidac e-journal The global digital magazine for the education industry Twice a year the Worlddidac e-journal presents the global education trends and key topics in education worldwide. It is aimed at all those interested in education and the education sector and is free to download on AppStore, Google Play Store and www.worlddidac.org
Organization Worlddidac is organized as an association according to the Swiss civil law code. The constituency is our member companies who meet every two years in the General Assembly. Last General Assembly was held by postal ballot in July 2014. The Worlddidac General Assembly is the body that decides about basic questions as defined in the Worlddidac Statutes. The Worlddidac Executive Council is equal to a Board of Directors, and is elected by the General Assembly. The Excecutive Council is made up of the President, the Vice-President and a further 7 to 9 members, which convene at least twice a year and are in regular contact. Current President of the association is Prof. Dr. mult. Wassilios E. Fthenakis. The Secretariat is headed by Director General Beat Jost and has its headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. Prof. Dr. mult. Wassilios E. Fthenakis, President
Worlddidac Association Contact Bollwerk 21 3011 Berne, Switzerland www.worlddidac.org info@worlddidac.org T. +41 31 311 76 82 | Fax +41 31 312 17 44