We had a wonderful time hosting the EdTechReview Conference, Expo, Pitch & Awards 2020 (5-6 March 2020) at Hotel Leela Ambience, Gurugram, India.
We thank all our speakers, sponsors and attendees for their commitment and support in attending the event amid the coronavirus situation that week.
During 2 full days of keynotes, panel discussions, edtech startup pitches & awards; hundreds of edtech stakeholders – edupreneurs, institution leaders, buyers & investors, 50+ exhibitors, 10+ partners attended making this indeed India’s leading edtech event.
At the EdTech Pitch competition we had live pitch from 12 shortlisted startups; which had an evaluation based on marking/rubric sheet by jury members + audience polling. Based on the same, the top three startups were recognized on the first day of the event.
Pitch Winner: PlayAblo
1st Runner up: Perspectico AI
2nd Runner up: Kidzbyte
The event concluded with the EdTechReview Award Ceremony (followed by networking dinner & cocktails) to recognize and celebrate the best edtech startups/companies and the practitioners from institutions (including Pre-K-12 and Higher Ed).
Each category got overwhelming number of nominations but the following stood clear winners and were awarded for the following edtech corporate award categories:
| Winner Name | Category Name |
| Saras-3D | Emerging EdTech Startups of the Year |
| Altairika VR Education Franchise | Best AR/VR Solution of the Year |
| Univo Edtech LLP | Digital Learning Company of the Year |
| Ankalan Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | TopRankers | Best Exam Prep Company of the Year |
| BC Examinations and English Services India Pvt Ltd (BCEESIPL) | Language Learning Company of the Year |
| Bluebear Technology Pvt Ltd | Propelld | Best FinTech Startup in Education |
| Brainly | Best B2C EdTech Company of the year |
| CodeMonkey | Skill Development Company of the Year |
| Compro Technologies | Best EdTech Solution for Higher Ed |
| Conduira Education and Training Services Pvt. Ltd. | Student Engagement Solution of the Year |
| Coobic | Best EdTech Solution for Early Childhood |
| Cue Learn Private Limited | Math Learning Solution of the Year |
| Extramarks Education India Private Limited | Best AI in Education Company of the Year |
| Extramarks Education India Private Limited | Learning App of the Year |
| Great Learning (Great Lakes E-learning Services Pvt. Ltd.) | Best E-Learning Company of the Year |
| Mohan Lakhamraju from Great Learning (Great Lakes E-learning Services Pvt. Ltd.) | EdTech CEO of the Year |
| IdeaBoard Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Emerging EdTech Startups of the Year |
| LEAD School | Best EdTech Solution for K12 |
| Leverage Edu | Emerging EdTech Startups of the Year |
| PlayAblo (Go Sharp Technologies and Consulting P. Ltd.) | Game Based Learning Company of the Year |
| Skillinabox | STEM Education Solution of the Year |
| Squirrel AI Learning by Yixue Group | Best AI in Education Company of the Year (Global) |
| Talento Consulting Private Limited | Best Learning Assessment Company of the Year |
| Testbook Edu Solutions Private Limited | Emerging EdTech Startups of the Year |
| Tribyte Technologies Pvt.Ltd. | IT Solution Provider of the Year |
| Univariety | Best Career Guidance Company of the Year |
| VdoCipher Media Solutions Pvt Ltd | Best B2B EdTech Company of the year |
| VINGYAN INNOVATIONS PVT LTD | Emerging EdTech Startups of the Year |
| Zenworks Solutions Pvt Ltd | School App of the Year |
with special mention to following startups in respective categories.
| Winner Name | Category Name |
| 1to1PROGRESS | Language Learning Company of the Year |
| BRICSMATH.COM (by UCHI.RU) | Math Learning Solution of the Year |
| EduShilla University Connection Pvt Ltd | Best Career Guidance Company of the Year |
| Imarticus Learning | Best E-Learning Company of the Year |
| Open Door | Best Learning Assessment Company of the Year |
| Testpan India Private Limited | Best B2B EdTech Company of the year |
| Testbook Edu Solutions Private Limited | Digital Learning Company of the Year |
As the leading edtech media & community, we are happy that we have been able to achieve our motive of highlighting the hottest, most innovative, cutting edge edtech startups, companies, top institutions across Pre-K12 to Higher Ed and their leaders.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
Day 1 & Day 2 Highlights.
Here are more photos from the event.
