Tens of thousands of education professionals will be inspired for five days by top speakers such as professor Erik Scherder, TedX frontman Jim Stolze and TikTok Master Jesper
Utrecht, 24 January 2023 - Today, Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs opens its doors for the National Education Exhibition (NOT). This is the largest event for education professionals in the Netherlands. Tens of thousands of education and childcare professionals will gain knowledge and inspiration here from today until Saturday 28 January, both in terms of the latest teaching resources, innovations and the latest products. Audrey Wilschut, fair manager: "In the presence of thousands of education professionals and students, NOT was festively opened this morning by Princess Laurentien and Minister Wiersma. In the coming days, we will also give the stage to well-known top speakers such as professor Erik Scherder, TedX frontman Jim Stolze and well-known TikTok Master Jesper."
Theme NOT 2023 'For development and growth'
This edition is all about development and growth, both of students and of the education and childcare professionals themselves. The digital transformation within education is an important theme in this. Audrey Wilschut: "This is why we have set up a special EdTech College where Princess Laurentien delivered a valuable message for education this morning, led by TedX frontman Jim Stolze." Besides the official opening, Princess Laurentien, founder of number 5 foundation and FutureNL board member, will also be involved in the so-called Game Changers Clubhouse this afternoon. Here, children and adults will engage in a dialogue about the education of today and tomorrow based on 12 topical themes. Princess Laurentien: "Children still have little life experience. But they do have different knowledge and different brainpower than adults, and that is exactly what makes their input so interesting."
Professor Erik Scherder on the challenge of the brain in times of digitalisation
NOT 2023 is all about digital education innovations. Audrey Wilschut: "A great development that offers many opportunities to design education even more effectively. But are we still challenged enough when a lot is already taken care of for us? Is 'making an effort' important for the quality of our brains or is it beneficial to take it easy? These are some of the questions that renowned professor Erik Scherder will address this Thursday during his challenging lecture on 'Challenge that brain'." Besides Erik Scherder, other well-known top speakers in attendance include influencer and author Master Mark. He will inspire education professionals on Wednesday afternoon about what it is like to be an influencer as well as a teacher. Another top speaker is television presenter and rector Eric van 't Zelfde. This Friday, he will take visitors on a journey through both education land and the state of the Netherlands and its impact on children."
Making food in school canteens more sustainable
During NOT 2023, climate and health will also be in focus. "For example, this edition we have set up the special terrace 'The healthy school' in collaboration with Greendish, our regular partner in making the food and drink offer more sustainable," explains Audrey Wilschut. "On this terrace, we offer sustainable, tasty and surprising local and seasonal meals. This way, we ensure minimal environmental impact and a delicious offering for all visitors. The aim is to make education professionals aware of the possibilities in school canteens, among others, both better for climate and for the health of both teachers and students."
Three exhibition halls packed with education inspiration with hundreds of exhibitors and sessions
NOT 2023 brings all relevant organisations and inspiring speakers within education under one roof. For a future-proof education, leading organisations such as; Zwijssen, Snappet, Blink, CNV, AOB, Dell, CITO, Delubas, Schoolsupport, Lexima, Prowise, Parnasys, Lenovo, Promethean, Stichting Future NL, SLO, Schilte B.V., Van Ee speeltoestellen, Speelmaatje and Nijha will be packing big on the exhibition floor. "We are extremely proud to be able to put together such an inspiring programme with-and for-education. I am very much looking forward to the coming days when we will be able to inspire many education professionals," says Audrey Wilschut.
The National Education Exhibition will take place from Tuesday 24 January to Saturday 28 January at Royal Jaarbeurs. For more information and the programme, visit www.not-online.nl
