Virtual Event (10-11 November 2020) - Stellenbosch University Experiential Education Conference (SUEEC) 2020

Title:
Stellenbosch University Experiential Education Conference (SUEEC) 2020

Theme:
Experiential Education as Pedagogy for Social Justice: praxis and practice for shaping 21st century global citizen-leaders

Date:
10-11 November 2020

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Fast Company Talks virtual event on the 22nd May 2020 at 12pm - 1pm [GMT (UTC) 10am - 12pm]: Current state of e-learning in South Africa

Virtual event:
Current state of e-learning in South Africa

Presenter:
Prof Mmaki Jantjies from the University of the Western Cape, Information Systems department

Date:
22nd May 2020 at 12pm - 1pm (South African time)
GMT (UTC) 10am - 12pm

For more information & to register:
https://www.fastcompany.co.za/webinar

COVID-19: The State & Future of Pandemics (16-18 March 2020) - Recorded Sessions of this virtual event are available

Singularity University presented a virtual summit titled COVID-19: The State & Future of Pandemics from 16-18 March 2020.

"Singularity’s three-day virtual summit shared facts, facilitated discussion, our experts answered questions, and addressed your concerns around COVID-19—as well as the impact of outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics—in a measured and thoughtful way.

This event humanized what is happening around the world. Our experts shared practical steps to manage fear and uncertainty surrounding your health and work, and uncover strategies for adapting to future challenges like COVID-19, as well as the long-term impacts they have on society"

Attendees:
This excellent event was attended by more than 23,000 people.

Focus of the three days:
Day 1 (16 March 2020): Introduction to COVID-19 & Current State of Affairs
Day 2 (17 March 2020): Future Implications and Considerations
Day 3 (18 March 2020): Business Impact, Leadership, & Strategies for Today

To watch the recorded sessions:
https://su.org/summits/covid-19-virtual-summit/

Disruption 2020: A Virtual Symposium [Tuesday, 21 April 2020] - Free, Live Event

Name of event:
Disruption 2020

Sponsored by:
* getabstract
* MIT Management

When:
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EDT [7 a.m. - 11 a.m. PDT]

From the event website:
"Disruptive innovation is alive and well in the new decade. As illustrated by the brilliant contributors to our special Spring issue, “Disruption 2020,” the threats and opportunities of disruption are both mighty and ever-shifting.  

We invite you to a remarkable opportunity to hear from and engage with “Disruption 2020” authors, including some of the world’s top minds in disruptive innovation, in a live online event. Speakers will discuss the ideas presented in the special issue with a particular eye toward understanding their relevance in these incredible times."

For more information, to see the speakers and their topics & to register (free registration):
https://sloanreview.mit.edu/virtual-symposium-disruption-2020/

VR Takes The Stage As Conferences Cancel (Forbes, 11 March 2020)

Title:
VR Takes The Stage As Conferences Cancel

Author:
Charlie Fink

Published:
Forbes, 11 March 2020

From the article:
"Several weeks ago, the first Educators in VR Summit took place in Microsoft’s AltSpace VR. Over six days 170 speakers took the virtual stage in 150 events over six days. Over 2,000 people attended." 

To read the article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2020/03/11/vr-takes-the-stage-as-conferences-cancel/#2caa72911dbe

Singularity University - COVID-19: The State & Future of Pandemics - A Virtual Summit (16-18 March 2020) -This event is free and open to everyone

Virtual summit:
COVID-19: The State & Future of Pandemics

By:
Singularity University

This event is free and open to everyone.

For more information & to register:
https://su.org/summits/covid-19-virtual-summit/