Our sponsors
The ICDE Committee acknowledge and thank the sponsors listed below, without whom the Conference would not be possible.
Studiosity
Kauri sponsor
Transforming higher education and addressing systemic challenges
Partnering with universities and education institutions across the globe, Studiosity provides 24/7 access to academic support via the institution, from large networks like the Open University serving traditionally-underrepresented students, to state universities serving their local communities, to smaller colleges that need to grow sustainably.
Scalable and cost-effective, partnering with Studiosity enables universities to serve diverse student populations fairly and equitably. Delivering academic-quality AI feedback with human and educator intervention, at a fraction of the cost to the university so that they can run sustainable services for their students, Studiosity ensures all students are given fair support - incorporating AI for learning while protecting public trust in degrees.
Ako Aotearoa
Kōwhai sponsor - Name badge and pocket program
Ako Aotearoa promotes excellence in teaching to support the best learner outcomes across the tertiary education sector in Aotearoa. Our mission is to work in partnership with tertiary organisations to drive equitable and excellent outcomes for learners through world-class teaching practices.
Being a respected thought leader for innovation drives us forward, as does advocating for diverse learners as partners and leaders in their education journey.
We strive to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all our work and model this in our research, advocacy, relationship building and sector-wide influence.
HBMSU
Gold sponsor - Global Doctoral Symposium
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), established in 2002, is the first smart learning institution accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. Our vision is to be globally recognized as an innovative university and learning hub with a distinctive impact on the skills of ambitious, career-focused learners. Our mission is to enable knowledge creation and application through disruptive innovation and transformation, providing unique lifelong learning opportunities and intellectually stimulating experiences within a diverse community of faculty, staff, learners, and alumni.
At HBMSU, we are committed to fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and research through smart learning, emphasizing online accredited degrees and professional training in business, quality management, education, healthcare, and the environment. We redefine transformative learning as a trusted partner in lifelong personal and professional growth. Leveraging AI-driven adaptive technologies, we offer flexible, fully online, and career-centered education through innovative, stackable, and modular programs. From micro-credentials to full degrees, HBMSU empowers learners to upskill, reskill, and advance their careers, ensuring their education adapts to the evolving demands of industries and the future workforce.
REANNZ
Conference app sponsor
Seamless connectivity thanks to eduroam, powered by REANNZ!
REANNZ is Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Research and Education Network (NREN) provider, dedicated to empowering the research and education sector.
We operate the country’s specialist high-performance digital network, tailored to meet the unique demands of educators and researchers.
We also deliver a range of specialist products and services designed to support the sector.
One such product is eduroam; the secure, roaming, wireless access service offering staff and students from participating institutions, quick, easy and seamless wifi connectivity.
Its availability is becoming increasingly common in community spaces such as libraries, museums and conference venues - including the Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre!
By using eduroam, delegates can seamlessly connect to the internet - no additional passwords, terms and conditions, or splash pages to navigate.
eduroam is now available in more than 100 countries worldwide including right here in Aotearoa.
REANNZ is proud to be supporting this important global conference on open and distance education and sponsoring the conference app. Watch for updates on the app during the conference.
Inspera
Hydration sponsor
An end-to-end assessment platform with additional solutions that can be combined to create a digital assessment ecosystem, covering all your assessment needs in one place. The seamless integration of Assessment, Proctoring, and Originality guarantees a secure, reliable, and accessible digital assessment experience. Our cloud-based platform facilitates real-time monitoring, proctoring, and post-assessment originality assessment, ensuring the utmost integrity. With an emphasis on efficiency, the platform allows for the creation and evaluation of authentic assessments, fostering collaboration among faculty and administrators.
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