Location: Alcatel-Lucent Booth – Hall 3B 114

Mobile learning has gained increasing momentum in the past few years as successful business/project models have been created around the world. This session will showcase some leading projects implemented with or by mobile network operators. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss this dynamic field with key mLearning organizations such as GSMA, the Mobiles for Education Alliance and UNESCO. Research findings for mLearning will be shared during the event, including the most recent joint GSMA – Alcatel-Lucent research study on how mobile technology can help address youth employment.

A cocktail reception and the launch of the Broadband Commission report on education will follow the session.

The event is by registration only due to limited space. Please RSVP to Lauren Dawes.

Agenda

17:30 – 17:45 – Research Findings on Impact of Mobiles on Youth Employment

• Revital Marom- Alcatel-Lucent Strategic Marketing

17:45 – 18:45 – Panel Session on mLearning

• Jawahar Kanjilal, Vice President & Global Head of Nokia Life
• Carolina Jeux, CEO Telefonica Learning Services
• Nzioka Waita- Director, Corporate Affairs- Safaricom Limited
• Louise M. Guido, CEO, Changecorp
• Brian A. OliverSmith, CEO Urban Planet Mobile
• Jacob Korenblum, CEO Souktel
• Rebekah Levi, Head of Secretariat, mEducation Alliance /JBS International
• Dr. Francesc Pedró, Chief, Division of Teacher Development and Education Policies-UNESCO

Moderators:

• Lauren Dawes, Head of mLearning, Mobiles for Development, GSMA
• Florence Gaudry-Perkins, International Director-Global Government & Public Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent

18:45 – 19:00 – Questions & Answers

19:00 – Press Release and Cocktail Reception. Please join us for the launch of the Broadband Commission Report on Education

Official Speakers:

• Dr. Hamadoun Touré, Secretary General ITU
• HE Mr. R. Chandrashekhar, Secretary Telecom-Ministry of Communications and IT- India (TBC)
• Dr. Bruno Lanvin-Executive Director, INSEAD eLab, Broadband Commissioner
• Dr. Francesc Pedró, Chief, Division of Teacher Development and Education Policies, UNESCO
• Ms. Gabrielle Gauthey, Executive VP Global Government & Public Affairs, Alcatel-Lucent