October 10-12th 2007

Central Hall Westminster, London

Learning while mobile

Now in its third year the Handheld Learning Conference and Exhibition has established itself as the signature event for those interested in opportunities presented by “always-on” learning. Drawing together a highly influential audience of opinion formers, policy makers and practitioners, the event is supported by Becta with endorsement from DCSF, e-Learning Foundation and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

Renowned for the quality of its speakers, stimulating conference sessions and engaging networking opportunities; additional space has been made available this year for more in-depth breakout sessions as well as sessions for those new to the field.

"the key element in London's recent Handheld Learning conference was not the tools but the ethos behind them. It covered more than one technology - in fact anything you can easily carry, including personal digital assistants (PDAs), iPods, tablet PCs, mobile phones, and even games consoles. These are not new technologies, and the speakers weren't saying anything they hadn't said several times before. However, it seems the message - that these devices can fundamentally change learning - is beginning to be heard more widely."

John Galloway, The Guardian

Last year over 600 delegates, 70 speakers and 20 exhibitors descended on Westminster to participate in what has become one of the world’s largest conferences for mobility in learning. Government policy and decision makers, academics, practitioners, developers, publishers and manufacturers; those experienced in the use of mobile technologies and those new to it came to share and expand knowledge of how the use of mobile and pervasive technologies will lead to a positive, transformational change for teaching and learning.

This year we are delighted that Jim Knight, UK Minister for Schools and Learners, will be opening the conference and Stephen Crowne, Chief Executive for Becta, will be presenting the opening keynote followed by a further keynote from visionary writer Marc Prensky.

We at Handheld Learning are very excited about the conference, and whether you plan to participate as a delegate, speaker, workshop host, sponsor or exhibitor we very much look forward to welcoming you to this year's event.

Download the Handheld Learning 2007 delegate flyer here.