“Victoria is a global education hub, with Melbourne ranked 4th among the world’s best student cities. There are very few jurisdictions in the world that can boast Victoria’s experience, excellence, commitment, and comprehensive education quality at all levels,” Michelle Wade, Commissioner for South Asia for the State Government of Victoria, said in a statement.
She added, “The relationship between India, Australia, and Victoria has never been stronger. We look forward to more edtech collaborations between Indian and Victorian organisations to support the upskilling of India’s 400 million millennials.”
Among the participating edtech organisations are HEX, Australian Council for Education Research, SoaringEd, iCanStudy, Maxme, and Early Childhood Professional Services Australia.
“Our founders have a strong Indian heritage and take immense pride in our work in India, with over 100 professionals currently employed in India. Our attendance at DIDAC 2022 resulted in an exciting partnership with Yagen Robotics,” said Baradhazhvar Balaji, CEO of SoaringEd.
Renata Sguario, Founder and CEO, Maxme, a global provider of tech-enabled human skill learning and development experiences, said, “Expanding into a dynamic global market such as India, an emerging global economy that promises to skill the rest of the world, is critical to the successful delivery of Maxme’s vision.”According to the latest research, 73% of companies in India are investing in education/up-skilling compared to the global average of 55%, and 88% of Indians believe that up-skilling is necessary to future-proof their career. “With India having the largest population of youth globally, where 50% are less than 25 years of age, we are focusing on education as well as early-to-career individuals across the business sectors,” Sguario added.
