Bett and Microsoft embark on global collaboration
i2i Events Group has announced Bett has partnered with Microsoft for its events in the UK, Asia and Latin America over a period of three years.
Bett and Microsoft’s global collaboration will work together to help deliver inspiring content at Bett events around the world that shares next generation ideas and innovative technology-based classroom practices.
The educator-led sessions will highlight inspirational concepts to help develop 21st century skills and find solutions to global challenges and will showcase the methods that have the most impact on educational outcomes.
CEO of i2i Events Group, Mark Shashoua said: “This collaboration goes beyond business for both Bett and Microsoft. Working together to improve education, global prosperity and innovation in a necessary cultural shift, is exciting. The content that will be offered across Bett events will share and celebrate new ways of thinking, working and educating.
“This is because we know that supporting teachers is one of the most effective ways of offering the best possible life chances and wellbeing for young people now, preparing them with the right skills for the future.”
The organiser said this partnership aligns with Microsoft’s commitment in education to entitle educators and inspire students to achieve more, and mirrors Bett’s on-going pledge to help those working in education to explore the potential that technology, collaboration and creativity can offer.