{"id":1452,"date":"2021-03-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/03\/01\/microsoft-e2-is-going-virtual-and-youre-invited\/"},"modified":"2021-03-01T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T18:00:00","slug":"microsoft-e2-is-going-virtual-and-youre-invited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2021\/03\/microsoft-e2-is-going-virtual-and-youre-invited\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft E2 is going virtual and you\u2019re invited"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft E2<\/sup> | Education Exchange<\/strong><\/a> is quickly approaching\u2014March 22-24, 2021! The virtual event offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn together and celebrate the achievements of extraordinary changemakers\u2014both leaders and educators\u2014who are working to ensure students can achieve more in their lives today and in the future.<\/p>\n

While Microsoft E2<\/sup> has been an invite-only experience in the past, for the first time ever, this year\u2019s event is free and open to all educators and leaders around the world. You can register here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

This past year, education institutions worldwide have seen both tremendous disruptions but also incredible opportunities. E2<\/sup> will bring us all together for three days of inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking research, professional learning, and so much more, spanning topics such as social-emotional learning, building your career, as well as school and system leadership.<\/p>\n

Plus, we\u2019ll be announcing the winners of the global Tech for Good Challenge<\/em> during the closing ceremony\u2014an experience not to be missed!<\/p>\n

Closed caption will be available for all sessions, in seven languages.<\/p>\n

Preliminary agenda \u2013 More details to come<\/h3>\n

Day 1 | March 22:<\/strong> We\u2019re kicking off this year\u2019s Education Exchange with key learnings you can apply in the classroom tomorrow. Tune in to join featured guests Anthony Salcito, Vice President of Microsoft Education and Dr. Jackie Sanderlin, author of \u201cThe Why Not? Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Throughout the day, you\u2019ll hear from the student winners of a Tech for Good Challenge focused on leveraging AI<\/strong><\/a>, see product demos led by Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts and Showcase School leaders, and learn about an exciting new announcement from Mike Tholfsen, Microsoft Education Product Manager.<\/p>\n

Finally, you\u2019ll get all the details to participate in fun social media challenges and unlock some awesome digital swag. You won\u2019t want to miss it!<\/p>\n

Day 2 | March 23<\/strong>: On day two, you\u2019ll get the chance to choose your own professional learning journey. First, Dina Ghobashy, Business Strategy leader of School programs for Microsoft, and Andreas Schleicher, Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills from OECD, will kick us off with some incredible new research on social-emotional learning.<\/p>\n

Then on each half-hour, you\u2019ll be able to choose from five breakout sessions led by MIE Experts and Showcase School leaders who are transforming the education space. Select from any of the tracks, move between tracks, and choose what you are most interested in.<\/p>\n

Track 1: Build your career<\/strong><\/p>\n