VIRTUAL INTRODUCTIONS PROGRAMME 2021
WHAT IS IT? - 04 WHO CAN TAKE PART? - 05 HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT TO OTHER MEETING PROGRAMMES? - 06 TIMELINE - 07
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Being able to take part remotely, from my office, was brilliant! This really worked with my existing schedule. I’m excited to get the opportunity to meet with likeminded people from the Learnit community - with so many dramatic changes in education, the global nature of the community will be invaluable.
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CONTENTS WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF TAKING PART? - 08 WHO HAS TAKEN PART PREVIOUSLY? - 09 FAQs - 10
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John Short Ring Deputy Head King’s College School Wimbledon
WHAT IS IT? Our Virtual Introductions programme matches school, university and government leaders with thoughtfully selected technology and learning providers to discover new solutions and products, via 20 minute virtual meetings. Meetings will take place at designated times throughout the week of 8-12 March, alongside Learnit Live. Meetings will be uniquely matched based on both the edu leader and the tech company’s needs and wants. No wasted time, no travel budget required, just apply at learnit.world/121 and get ready to make awesome connections.
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SAVE THE DATE 8-12 March 2021
WHO CAN TAKE PART? 1.
Education Leaders: K-12, HE or Government
Virtual Introductions are open to anyone in a leadership position with a school, university, or education system (eg: government or state). To qualify for the programme as an education leader, you must be responsible for buying or evaluating education products, services and/or technology.
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Tech Companies
EdTech companies, and companies providing services to schools and universities can take part from anywhere in the world. Meetings are purchased at a price of £2,500 (plus tax) per set of 10 meetings. Jo Gathern School Business Manager The Glebe Primary School 04
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Thank you for letting me be part of the Hosted Leaders Programme, it was great! It was like having a personal assistant to help set up the right meetings for me. As a result we have already signed up with one of the suppliers – there is a good chance that I wouldn’t have found them otherwise.
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HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT TO OTHER MEETING PROGRAMMES? ➔
Meet people who want to work with you (not random people)
Meetings are proposed based on a bespoke algorithm which matches you with prospective partners who meet your needs. That means you’ll meet people you may not otherwise have found or known, and due to our pre-screen process, they’ll be looking to work with someone just like you. There is nothing random about this programme!
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Participate virtually
Meetings take place virtually, with a very easy video integration, allowing you to participate from anywhere in the world at the click of a button. Save your travel budgets for something more meaningful!
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Mutually beneficial
Meetings are based on a dual opt-in process, meaning that we only suggest one where both parties have indicated an interest to meet the other person. You have the option to decline any meetings that you don’t think match your current needs.
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Unfulfilled meetings are refunded
If someone doesn’t show up to a meeting you have purchased as a tech company, you’ll receive a refund 30 days after the event closes. 05
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TIMELINE Application closes: 9 February 2021
All applications must be completed, including signature of T&Cs and payment for meetings package by this date. **please note we expect the tech company packages to sell out quickly, so early purchase of these is strongly recommended
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Matched meetings provided: 23 February 2021
You will receive an invite to login and view the meetings we’ve proposed for you, based on personalised matching with relevant partners, based on the information provided in your application form. You will need to login, view the individual meetings, and confirm or decline each meeting.
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Schedule of meetings finalised: 1 March 2021
Once both parties have confirmed the proposed meetings, a final schedule of meetings will be circulated, identifying the agreed dates and times for each meeting.
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Meetings take place: 8-12 March 2021
Each meeting will be scheduled at specific times, agreed based on agreed availability for both parties. These timings will meet your local time zone requirements. 06
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We are extremely proud to be associated with Learnit. What Learnit offers is different. They have created a community of change agents, those who do not accept the status quo in education and are committed to true transformation. The dialogue and authenticity is on a different level; Learnit fills a critical gap in the spectrum of education events and communities.
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Jeff Lowe EVP & Chief Marketing Officer SMART Technologies
WHAT’S THE BENEFIT OF TAKING PART? As an educator leader, what do I get?
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6 x 20 minute meetings (virtual) with companies who can help solve your problems, or deliver solutions your learners need. All meetings are based on your mutual interests, and you have the option to decline our suggestions, or request additional ones.
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Opportunity to request additional meetings - want more meetings? Have a crazy project? Email us and we’ll find people to help you hello@learnit.world
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A free ticket to Learnit Live (8-12 Mar 2021) worth £250. 5 days, 100+ speakers, all for free.
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£100 ($125) towards a charity of your choice, or an Amazon voucher
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As a technology company, what do I get? ➔
10 x 20 minute meetings scheduled with pre-screened education leaders looking for your solutions or services. Meetings are based on mutual interests, and you have the option to decline our suggestions. 10 meetings are £2,500 plus tax.
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A free ticket to Learnit Live (8-12 Mar 2021), worth £450
GENERATE LEADS
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH SENIOR LEADERS
WHO HAS TAKEN PART PREVIOUSLY?
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Peter Ashworth CEO Cidari Multi Academy Trust
“ I was very impressed with the professional delivery, and achieved in an online setting too. The chance to meet new, emerging providers is particularly important in today’s changing landscape, and I now know I can trust Learnit to introduce me to people I wouldn’t have met otherwise.
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Previous participating organisations include: Acorn Trust, Al-Bayan Bilingual School, Aspire Academy Trust, Baltimore City Public Schools, Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust, Bedford School, Berkhamsted Schools Group, Berlin Metropolitan School, Cardiff and Vale College, Chiltern Learning Trust, Cidari Education Limited, DC Public Schools, Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, Eastern Multi Academy Trust, Elm Grove Primary School, Eton College, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology - Brazil, First Federation Trust, Forest International School, Paris, GEMS Education, Glebe Primary School, Griffin Schools Trust, Hatching Dragons, Insignis Academy Trust , Kennet School Academies Trust, King's College School - Wimbledon, Learning Without Limits Academy Trust, Lever Academy Trust, Maharashtra International Education Board, Merchant Taylors' School for Boys, Ministry of Education - Afghanistan, Ministry of Education - Chile, New South Wales, Department of Education, North Bridge House Senior School, Putney High School (GDST), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Manor Hall Academy Trust, Sola Kommune, Star Academies, TEACH Poole, The British School in the Netherlands, The Keys Federation Academy Trust, The Shared Learning Trust, Trinitas Academy Trust, University of Edinburgh, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Cape Town.
EDUCATION LEADERS - FAQs ➔
All meetings take place at designated times between Monday 8 - Friday 12 March 2021, scheduled based on your availability.
Can other colleagues from my organisation apply? ➔
Yes, there is no limit to the number of people who can apply to the programme.
How do I know I won’t just be pitched by companies I don’t want to work with? ➔
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Do I have to work with the companies I meet with? ➔
No, absolutely not. Bett and Learnit provide this programme so that you can explore opportunities on a zero-cost basis to your education institution. There is no obligation to work with any of the companies you meet with.
What is Learnit Live? ➔
Learnit Live is a five day (8-12 Mar 2021), global online event featuring global education leaders driving impactful change for their communities as we build a ‘new normal’ for education. Following the success of Learnit 2019 and the Learnit Virtual Series in 2020, Learnit Live 2021 will give the global education ecosystem the knowledge, network and tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We only match meetings where we believe interests overlap and the company could help solve an issue that the educator leader is facing (outlined during the application stage). During the application stage, you have the opportunity to list companies you do (or don’t) want to meet as well as areas you are looking to find solutions in.
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Catherine Oswin-Wilde Sales Director Civica
You’re meeting with the people who actively want to talk to suppliers. So far it has been tremendous.
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When will my meetings take place?
TECH COMPANIES - FAQs I want to see buyers before committing ➔
We don’t release the list in full, however all meetings are based on mutual interests.
I cover HE and my colleagues does K-12, can we split our meetings? ➔
We provide one set of meetings per individual from a tech/learning company, you cannot allocate other people.
I am away the second half of the week of the meetings, can you make all my meetings on Monday 8 Mar? ➔
Yes we can, but it will hugely reduce the potential buyers you can meet with, we suggest picking as large a window as possible for meetings.
What happens if you cannot match all the meetings I paid for? ➔
What happens if I need to cancel my involvement? ➔
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This isn’t a platform for you to do a full demo. You’ll have detailed information on the person you are meeting with. This is a ‘virtual introduction’ where you have both indicated mutual interests. You can follow up afterwards to further develop a sale.
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If you become unable to participate, you can suggest one or more substitutes from your organisation as your replacement in the programme. If you are not able to provide a substitute approved by us, you will not receive a refund.information.
Do I get contact details for the people I meet with? ➔
20 mins is too short for me to do a full demo ➔
We only accept applications from organisations we are confident we can provide meaningful matches for. If for any reason we cannot fulfil your allocation, you will receive a refund for meetings not scheduled/matched within 30 days after the event closes.
Yes, once you have submitted your feedback after the event you will receive name, job title, company and email address for anyone you met with. Information will not be shared if the individual asks us not to share their information.
What happens if the person I’m meeting doesn’t turn up? ➔
All participants apply to take part, and complete T&Cs to ensure commitment to full participation. You will receive a refund for any meeting where the other person did not turn up. And for educator leaders, you will not receive the financial incentive if you do not attend meetings you’ve previously confirmed.
GET IN TOUCH Get in touch to discuss the programme in greater detail. The Virtual Introductions Programme is delivered by Learnit, in partnership with Bett. Email meetings@learnit.world to get involved
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