Now in its 5^th year, the Handheld Learning Conference and Exhibition is established as the undisputed leader in its field. The event is renowned for bringing together an outstanding group of thought leaders, innovators and practitioners to network, debate and shape the future. Attracting more than 1,500 delegates in 2008 from the education and technology sectors, it has become a world-class forum and a must attend event for education and industry leaders alike

Key themes & speakers for 2009
2009 is the European Year of Creativity and Innovation that will be reflected in the overarching theme of "Creativity, Innovation, Inclusion & Transformation".

Confirmed speakers include:

• Malcolm McLaren, Agent provocateur and artist
• James Paul Gee, Presidential Professor of Literacy Studies, ASU
• Gordon Shukwit, Director of IT & Learning Technologies, Apple Inc
• Sir Tim Brighouse, Former Commissioner of London Schools
• David Cavallo, Chief Learning Architect, OLPC
• John Davitt, International Learning Advocate
• Tim Rylands, Teacher & Innovator
• Donald Clark, e-Learning Entrepreneur
• Stephen Heppell, heppell.net

See the provisional programme here.

Your opportunity to shape the future
In addition to one of the best conference programmes of the year there's a huge mix of compelling activities including:

• Learners Y Factor
• Pecha Kucha for 21st Century Educators
• Handheld Learning Awards for Innovation
• Exhibition (where you can actually talk and listen!)
• Social / networking sessions
• Research strand for the very latest advances

Handheld Learning 2009 is expected to attract up to 2,000 delegates, including the free to attend first day. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your national and international colleagues; share knowledge, share ideas, exchange views and shape the future!

Register now and see you there!