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Integrate the Middle East to discuss the impact of emerging

technologies on the education and training sector – World

Posted on April 27, 2023

Integrate Middle East, a major new learning and networking event for the entire Pro AV and system
integration value chain, is set to highlight the rapidly evolving education and training technology (EdTech)
market for the first time at the Dubai World Trade Centre. , from May 16 to 18, 2023.
As more schools and companies across the region implement technology solutions for classrooms and
learning thanks to global trends in home and remote learning, the market for EdTech and “smart

classrooms” is expanding along with increasing demand for e-learning solutions and connected devices.
use in educational institutions.
The global EdTech market is projected to reach USD 333.327 billion over the next four years, according

to the EdTech & Smart Classroom Market Intelligence Report – Global Forecast to 2027 published by
MarketResearch.com. Contributing factors include an increase in schools choosing digital educational
tools and resources over physical ones because they improve student outcomes and provide more
personalized learning, according to market analytics provider ISC Research.
Investors around the world are recognizing the potential of this market in the Middle East and Africa, and

the sector is expected to be worth AED 26 billion ($7 billion) in the Middle East and Middle East by 2027.
Across the region, Egypt currently has the largest share of emerging EdTech ecosystems with 1,500
Edtech companies, followed by the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In addition, the region is home to an emerging ecosystem of startups developing dedicated EdTech
solutions that leverage innovative technological advances such as blockchain, augmented reality (AR),
virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. The maturity of the UAE education industry will
facilitate the further implementation of digitization in higher education. The country’s government is
making huge efforts to promote technology in schools, with numerous initiatives that contribute to a future-

oriented learning ecosystem that is one of the fastest growing in the region.
Integrate Middle East will focus on Pro AV systems to support the EdTech community and facilitate its
integration into the larger entertainment business and several other vertical markets. Visitors have access

to a full range of AV technology suppliers, including digital signage, displays and solutions. Focusing on
critical topics and advancing the future of education, the Integrate Middle East Summit provides
attendees with in-depth insights from industry experts.
A further evolution in education, the combination of education and entertainment – edutainment – is
gaining popularity as an important tool that stimulates student engagement. Gamification, real-time

simulation, and AR and VR technologies have been incorporated to make learning enjoyable and
engaging. These innovative solutions use media, games, toys and experiences to deliver better learning
outcomes and student retention.

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