2017 edX Global Forum December 5 and 6, 2017
Amplifying Innovation Host: University of British Columbia Whistler, British Columbia

Plenary: EdX Learners on Career Outcomes

Hear directly from learners how edX courses and credentials have helped to advance their careers and improve their lives. We’ve gathered a group learners from diverse backgrounds, who have taken a variety of edX courses and programs, to appear live on our main stage. We’ll hear what they look for when choosing courses and what keeps them engaged and committed to seeing courses through to the end.

Partner Talks: Program Innovations

MicroMasters programs, Professional Certificate programs, and other credentials are changing the way learners approach online education. We have invited a group of edX partners to the plenary stage to talk about their innovations with regards to program offerings, and to share details on how they are making these programs successful. Presentations will include one on MIT’s pioneering Supply Chain Management MicroMasters program, which was the pilot program for the MicroMasters initiative.

Plenary: How Organizations Learn

Today’s online learners will make up tomorrow’s global workforce. Increasingly, employers are using online learning content and tools to keep current staff on the path to success – a trend that offers opportunity for all of us as content providers. A distinguished group of experts from industry and universities who understand how organizations learn will discuss the impact.

Plenary: Pioneers Panel

EdX began five years ago. As we look back at the successes we’ve seen as a community, what have we learned? What will the next five years bring? Join what should be a provocative talk between edX CEO Anant Agarwal and a group of senior leaders and innovators who helped carve our path to success to date.

Plenary: Why Humanities Matter in a STEM-Focused World

As STEM-focused jobs become more prevalent, there is a growing parallel discussion around the importance of a humanities education and critical thinking development for today’s learners and future workers. An exciting and diverse group of thought leaders will meet on our plenary stage to discuss how to break through education silos to educate the well-rounded learners that the world needs today.

Second Annual EdX Prize Finalists Ceremony

For the second year, some of the best educators from across our partner community will be honored as finalists of this year’s EdX Prize for Exceptional Contributions in Online Teaching and Learning. The prize acknowledges the innovations of MOOC teachers around the world whose passion and dedication are helping to drive change and engage learners worldwide.