Message from the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao Hello Everyone, 大家好!
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2021
Learning & Teaching Expo in Hong Kong – this year we are excited to be back as an in-person event, where it’s all about showcasing fresh possibilities as we reimagine the future in the wake of COVID-19. The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) is proud to support the Expo. We have partnered with UK suppliers to present to you the UK Pavilion at the Learning & Teaching Expo with a packed programme of exciting workshops and demonstrations.
The UK has an outstanding reputation for excellence in education and skills. From school and university study in the UK and English language teaching overseas, to exports of educational learning and teaching resources, equipment and software. The UK education supplies sector is also widely recognised as being at the forefront of innovation. School closures due to COVID-19 are affecting learners worldwide. The disruption has imposed a fundamental shift in the mode of delivery in schools, from traditional face-to-face provision to online learning, creating substantial opportunities for Edtech companies. UK businesses have become world leaders in developing and bringing 2
to market innovative and world leading education technology supporting, for example education administration, reduction of teacher workload, student and community engagement, excellent teaching and student attainment. Our educational suppliers are constantly developing high quality, effective and innovative ways to meet the needs of learners today and tomorrow. The DIT Education Team will be on hand throughout the Expo to answer any questions and hear about your experiences in implementing technology. Whether you are an educator, Edtech supplier, policy maker or someone who is simply interested in this area, please come visit us for a chat (we will be on stand R01).
Feel free to drop by and chat with the team. I hope that this important event will provide a platform for the exchange of ideas that will help meet the needs of the growing education market here in Hong Kong.
Brian Davidson CMG
British Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao Learning & Teaching Expo 2021
