Education innovators TinyTap and Open Campus have announced their first event, “EDU Denver,” which will take place on June 24, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM MST in Denver, Colorado. This free event aims to bring together leaders in education and Web3 to explore the expansion of a decentralized education ecosystem Animoca brands.
Event highlights
EDU Denver promises an evening full of inspiring lectures, hands-on demonstrations, networking opportunities and entertainment. The event coincides with the prestigious International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, which offers participants a unique opportunity to combine the latest developments in classroom and home learning with Web3 innovations.
Notable speakers at the event include Yogev Shelly, Vriti Saraf, Amanda Slavin and Taylor Kendal. The event is sponsored by Ed3DAO, LearningFREQUENCY, Learning Economy Foundation and CodeMonkey. Drinks and refreshments will be provided and participation is free, but prior registration is required.
About the organizers
TinyTap, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is one of the most downloaded kids apps in the world, with more than 250,000 interactive lessons created by teachers around the world. Open Campus, a decentralized education protocol, aims to address challenges in the education sector by building a robust decentralized infrastructure, including the first layer 3 blockchain built for education – EDU Chain.
Open Campus has already attracted more than 100,000 students and includes more than 80 prestigious education companies in the alliance, such as BitDegree, CoderSchool, Weeve and GEMS Education. EDU Denver marks the first in a series of events aimed at expanding this alliance.
Event details
- Date: June 24, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM MST (GMT-6)
- Place: Denver, Colo
- Entrance fee: Free (registration required)
Elie Wiesel, a community contributor to Open Campus, expressed excitement about the event and noted Web3’s potential to lower barriers in education and make knowledge sharing more collaborative. Yogev Shelly, CEO and founder of TinyTap, highlighted the efforts invested in supporting Open Campus’ vision of a more open and fair education system.
About Open Campus
Open Campus is a community-led protocol designed for teachers, content creators, parents, and students. The goal is to put learning decisions back in the hands of teachers and students, foster a collaborative environment and open new revenue streams for effective educators around the world. More information can be found on their website website.
About TinyTap
Founded in 2012, TinyTap, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is the world’s largest library of educational games, with more than 250,000 activities created by educators and publishers. The platform serves more than 11 million registered family members and is among the top 10 most profitable children’s apps worldwide. Further details are available on their website.
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