About
The EdTech Investment Conference (EIC) is a new, high-level gathering that connects capital, innovation and policy in education.
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Co-located with Learning & Teaching Expo 2026, EIC brings together investors, family offices, corporate strategics, foundations, EdTech founders, scale-ups and government leaders for focused dialogue on the future of education and the opportunities shaping the sector.
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Against a backdrop of AI adoption, workforce transformation and rising public-sector demand, EIC provides a timely platform to discover, fund and scale the next generation of education solutions.
Event Information:
Date: 26 June 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:30
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (see map)
Why Now?
Education is entering a period of profound transformation, creating new urgency — and new opportunity — for investment in scalable, evidence-based solutions. Several forces are driving this momentum:
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Education is one of the world’s largest sectors
Global education expenditure is projected to reach US$10 trillion by 2030 and exceed US$13.6 trillion by 2036. By 2036, Asia Pacific is expected to account for 46.3% of the global education market.
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Lifelong learning is a major growth opportunity
Corporate and lifelong learning is projected to capture over 51% of market share by 2036. Demand is being driven by reskilling, vocational education, professional learning, and flexible models such as micro-credentials and modular pathways.
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Powerful structural shifts are driving market demand
The next decade is expected to bring 1 billion additional graduates, with Asia and Africa driving enrolment growth. At the same time, AI is accelerating demand for workflow-embedded learning and administration tools.
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High-potential segments are gaining momentum
K-12 is projected to become a US$5 trillion segment by 2030, while core EdTech infrastructure — such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), Student Information Systems (SIS), secure assessment and analytics — continues to offer sticky, recurring revenue opportunities.
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Regional indicators show strong market momentum
In China, the education smart hardware market has exceeded RMB 100 billion. In Hong Kong, the government has budgeted HK$102.3 billion for education in 2026/27, including major funding for digital education and AI-enabled learning.
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Hong Kong is a government-backed mega-market
Public schools in Hong Kong are receiving HK$500,000 each to procure AI-powered solutions under a HK$2 billion digital education fund. The 2026 Budget also introduced a HK$50 million fund for public AI literacy, creating new opportunities in adult reskilling and corporate learning.
Why EdTech is an Ideal Impact Investment?
EdTech sits at the intersection of access, outcomes and workforce readiness. As an impact investment theme, it offers the potential to generate both commercial returns and measurable social value across the education lifecycle.
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EdTech can generate impact in several ways:
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Learner Access & Participation
Technology can widen access to education for underserved learners, remote communities and non-traditional student groups.
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Academic Progress & Attainment
Digital tools can support stronger engagement, personalised learning, assessment and student achievement.
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Skills Development & Employability
EdTech helps learners build relevant skills for higher education, employment and career mobility.
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Teacher & Institutional Efficiency
Technology can reduce administrative burden, support educators and improve institutional effectiveness.
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Lifelong Learning & Workforce Reskilling
Flexible learning models help adults and professionals adapt to changing workforce demands through continuous upskilling and reskilling.
Who should attend?
EIC is designed for stakeholders across the education, investment and innovation ecosystem, including:
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Venture capital and private equity firms
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Angel investors and family offices
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Corporate venture and strategic investment teams
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EdTech startups and scale-ups
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Education companies exploring growth or partnership opportunities
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Foundations and philanthropic organisations
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Public-sector leaders and institutional decision-makers
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Trade commissioners, accelerators and ecosystem builders
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Whether you are seeking investment opportunities, partnerships, market insight or strategic connections, EIC provides a focused setting to engage with key players shaping the future of education.
Co-located with Learning & Teaching Expo
The EdTech Investment Conference 2026 will be held alongside Learning & Teaching Expo (LTE) 2026, taking place 25–27 June 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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As one of Asia’s leading education platforms, LTE convenes educators, school leaders, policymakers, innovators and solution providers from across the region and beyond.
For EIC participants, this co-location expands the conversation beyond investment alone. It places founders, investors and partners within a broader education ecosystem — creating direct links to institutions, decision-makers and end users of education solutions.
Why It Matters?
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Access the full education ecosystem — not just capital, but the schools, institutions and stakeholders shaping adoption.
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Build higher-value connections with investors, founders, educators, policymakers and strategic partners.
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Increase visibility for speakers, startups and partners within a larger regional education platform.
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Bridge innovation, investment and implementation by connecting ideas and capital with real education needs.
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Together, EIC and LTE create a platform where capital, innovation and education demand converge.
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