HP Education Programs Sharing Education Programs’ News and Stories from across Commercial Markets Capacity Building for the Future of Work Half of us will need to reskill in the next five years, as the "double disruption" of economic impacts and increasing automation takes hold, per a report by the World Economic Forum. This will also necessitate organizations into adopting an approach that “seeks to be open, fluid, and adaptable with a model that focuses on a powerful aspiration: creating sustainable and inclusive growth”, according to a McKinsey Study. The future of work will therefore be dominated by: Advanced technologies - AI, automation, IOT, 5G etc New work styles – remote, hybrid, GIG, freelancer etc Evolving employee expectations – well-being, inclusive, flexible, continuous L&D etc The triangulation of these vectors will necessitate capacity building at scale. Capacity Building is a long-term process that involves strengthening skills, activating resources, and building new capabilities. It is a term often bandied about but seldom understood properly. To be effective, capacity building needs a three-pronged approach that focuses on – individual growth, intra-organization resilience, and inter-organization relationships. As an example, in the ‘HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship’ program for policymakers we zone-in on all 3 aspects. Participants are provided leadership coaching, deep dive into the latest EdTech and AI developments, are tasked with leading a national transformational project in their country with scalable impact, and are given access to a global network of like-minded Fellows on whom they can lean on for expertise and support. Similarly, the ‘HP Gaming Garage program’ for students, when executed in collaboration with Ministries to support their digital skilling agenda, gives learners free in-depth Creative Economy curriculum with professional certification, integrates application of the newly learned skills through hackathons, and provides access to HP’s intergovernmental partners on the program such as UNDP and YMCA. Grateful and proud to be supporting national digital transformation mandates through our capacity building programs and shaping the Future of Work. Best, Mayank Dhingra Director - Education Strategy At a Glance HP Gaming Garage Launches HP, UNDP, and AGF collaborate to support UAE's digital skills agenda UNDP and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, in collaboration with HP, launched a 6-month boot camp to help 500 young Emiratis graduate as junior game developers, supporting the UAE’s goal of becoming a global game development hub. The boot camp will utilize HP Gaming Garage coursework and labs across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah as anchor spaces for networking and community events. The program aligns with the local government’s initiative, the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), and the event was inaugurated by Faisal Kazim, head of DPG33. Events The Gaming Landscape of South Africa is poised for growth HP and Tshimologong Precinct hosted a media briefing on HP’s South Africa Gaming Landscape Study, revealing that 70% of young South Africans are eager to pursue gaming careers. However, 80% are unaware of educational programs to prepare them for roles in Gaming, Media, and ICT, highlighting a critical gap for future talent. HP Gaming Garage addresses this gap by offering free professional certificate courses in Esports Management and Game Development. In partnership with RGB Gaming and ITTHYNK, HP aims to unlock greater value for aspiring game developers in the rainbow nation. Masterclass on Gaming and Blockchain HP’s Jitka Tomkova participated in a landmark Esports event in Benin. Led by Barbara Hounmenou, President of the Association of Women in Esports in Benin (BEWOES), the event explored how blockchain is transforming security, transparency, interoperability, and its application in NFTs and cryptocurrencies. Watch this space for HP’s course on Cyber Security and Blockchain in Gaming. Partnerships MoU with YALI In November 2024, HP and the U.S. government’s YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a new milestone in their ongoing partnership. The agreement integrates HP Gaming Garage Courses into YALI's leadership curriculum, expanding digital and technological opportunities for both new participants and alumni. The signing took place during the 2024 YALI Alumni Expo and Trade Show in Cape Town, South Africa. MoU with Skyline University College At GESS 2024, the Middle East’s largest education event, HP welcomed H.E. Sheikh Buti Saeed Mohammed Al-Ghandi to their stand where a variety of panel discussions on education, gaming, and related topics took place. The event also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyline University College to bring the HP Gaming Garage lab and courses to their Sharjah campus. MoU with HRDF Saudi Arabia HP signed a cooperation agreement with the Human Resources Development Fund at the Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC), aiming to empower the national workforce and enhance their future capabilities and skills through HP Gaming Garage Courses. The agreement was signed by Firas Abdulaziz Aba Al-Khai, Deputy General Manager of Business at HRDF, and Fadle Saad, Managing Director at HP. MoU with YMCA World In February 2025, HP and YMCA signed a Global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva to deepen collaboration in advancing digital equity and future skilling for young people worldwide. The MoU was signed by Carlos Madjri Sanvee, Secretary General of World YMCA, and Bernhard Fauser, former Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Central and Eastern Europe at HP. MoU with Tuwaiq Academy HP and Tuwaiq Academy announced their partnership at LEAP 25 in Riyadh, marking a 'world's first' blended delivery of the HP Gaming Garage curriculum. The opening cohort, which started in April 2025, combines self-paced online study with instructor-led face-to-face sessions. A subsidiary of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming & Drones, Tuwaiq Academy is the primary institution to offer educational programs in advanced technologies in Saudi Arabia, and is committed to supporting Saudi Vision 2030. MoU with Savvy Games HP and Savvy Games Group signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at LEAP 25 in Riyadh, February 2025, to nurture local talent for careers in game development and Esports. This partnership will strengthen Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy (NGES), which aims for 30 games released by Saudi Arabia-based gaming studios to rank among the global top 300 by 2031. MoU with DCO HP and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) signed an MoU at the DCO’s 4th General Assembly in Jordan, focusing on bridging the digital divide, promoting digital equity, and expanding access to technology in underserved regions through HP’s Gaming Garage courses on GenAI, programming, and design. Leveraging HP’s digital solutions and DCO’s focus on inclusive digital economies, the collaboration aims to advance tech education and digital transformation. MoU with TeachMeCode HP has partnered with TeachMeCode Institute to enhance gaming technology education across the MENA region. According to the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), the global gaming workforce must grow by at least 30% over the next five years to meet industry needs. By leveraging HP Gaming Garage courses, the partnership aims to equip young people with essential skills for industry-grade education and establish the region as a center for interactive digital creation. Graduation First cohort graduates with flying colors HP and Tuwaiq Academy have collaborated to skill local youth in Saudi Arabia on Game Development and support the Kingdom’s ‘National Gaming and Esports Strategy’. Tuwaiq Academy, an affiliate of the Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, has created in-person boot camps using the courses from HP Gaming Garage to teach participants in-depth coding and design skills. The first cohort graduated in April and six more cohorts are planned in 2025. Hackathons HP GameOn Sprint Finals at FEJA 2024 HP GameOn Sprint had an exciting launch at FEJA 2024, the largest Esports event in West Africa. Participants prepared for the 48-hour Game-Jam, held on November 15th, by taking HP Gaming Garage courses in Game Programming and Game Design. They also attended an engaging session led by an HP subject matter expert. HP GameOn Hackathon Finals at rAge 2024 Launched in September on South Africa's Heritage Day, the HP Gaming Garage's GameOn hackathon saw 131 teams qualify. The finals, held in December, featured top 10 finalists showcasing their prototypes live at rAge Expo, one of Africa's biggest Esports events. From Afro-futurism to Braai culture, the ideas reflected profound creativity and local relevance, with 3 teams emerging as winners. HP GameOn Hackathon in Dubai HP, in collaboration with the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF), launched the 'GameOn with HP Gaming Garage Hackathon’ at the KHDA schools' town hall. Open to all students in the UAE aged 13-17, the hackathon concluded at the Dubai Esports Festival in May 2025, where 3 winners were crowned. The challenge integrated UAE heritage with technology, offering students an opportunity to showcase their game development skills and receive mentorship and support for their prototypes. GameOn Game-Jam in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The GameOn Game-Jam with HP Gaming Garage is now open for aspiring game developers in Saudi Arabia. In partnership with Savvy Games Group, the competition invites innovative, impact-driven game ideas that support Saudi Arabia’s fight against land degradation, as showcased at UNCCD COP16. In the last week of July, ten finalist teams will present their games to industry experts, with the top three securing spots in the Savvy Incubator Program. Lab Launches HP Skyline Creator's Garage HP has launched the Creator's Garage at Skyline University College in Sharjah. The lab will serve as a platform for future collaborations with intergovernmental organizations focused on digital future-skilling. With the UAE announced as the hosts for Games of the Future 2025 (#GOTF2025), this collaboration plays a vital role in developing grassroot talent for both the mega-event and the UAE’s vision to become a global hub for Esports and game development. HP Gaming Garage Lab in Lahore, Pakistan HP, in collaboration with M&P and the Ministry of Defence, has launched the HP Gaming Garage Lab at NASTP, Lahore. Inaugurated by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Asim Rana and HP's Country Business Manager, Nawaz Dhanji, the lab marks an important milestone in Pakistan’s gaming and tech ecosystem. It will equip students with Esports Management and Game Development skills, unlocking opportunities in Media, ICT, and the thriving Esports industry. HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship Launches Europe and Central Asia cohort commences HP and Cambridge welcomed 24 education leaders from Europe and Central Asia to the HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship. The cohort began in January 2025, offering a subject matter deep dive, one on one coaching, national projects’ implementation, and networking, to equip participants with the tools to address educational transformation effectively. Applications open for LATAM Cohort The HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship opened applications for EdTech leaders in Latin America on May 1, 2025. This award-winning program provides leaders with the knowledge and insights needed for sustainable digital transformation in education. Having previously welcomed 78 exceptional leaders from Africa, Asia, the Gulf, and Europe, the program has been extended to new Fellows from Latin America. Residency Week Fellowship academy continues to transform learning The Europe and Central Asia residential academy brought together over 20 senior policymakers and education leaders in Cambridge for a week of transformative learning and collaboration. A formal dinner at the Jesus College marked the culmination of the academy and, the presence of diplomatic, academic, and sector leaders, reflected the strength of multilateral engagement. Event Fireside chat with Prof. Subra Suresh Professor Subra Suresh, a former HP Board member and past President of Carnegie Mellon University and Nanyang Technological University, engaged with the HP Cambridge EdTech Fellows in a powerful fireside conversation. His thoughts on the future of humanity and technology inspired new thinking, provoked challenging reflections, and left the Fellows better informed and more open-minded than before. Graduation South and Southeast Asia cohort celebrate their graduation The Asia cohort celebrated their thrilling journey at the latest graduation ceremony of the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship. Their projects have the potential to impact over 10 million students, highlighting the significant influence and positive outcomes of their work. Award Finals for BETT Transformation Award The HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship was nominated as a finalist for the Transformational Impact Award at the Bett 2025 Awards held in January. The event highlighted the significant progress being made in transforming education through innovative EdTech solutions. HP IDEA Colombia HP IDEA started its journey in LATAM by launching its first cohort in collaboration with YMCA, enrolling 50 schools (28% from rural areas) and 300 teachers from across the country. Focused on inclusive access and digital equity, the program supports teacher upskilling across both urban and rural communities, helping advance digitalization and introduction of new learning experiences in classrooms. Brazil Leading the way in Latin America, HP IDEA has expanded to Brazil, the second country to join the initiative after Colombia. With nearly 2.5 million teachers, Brazil boasts one of the largest educator populations worldwide. In partnership with Nova Escola, HP IDEA aims to upskill teachers in Brazil by providing intensive training for a full academic year, culminating in a Fellowship and inclusion in a global network of HP IDEA Fellows from nearly 30 countries. Jordan HP proudly announced the launch of HP IDEA in Jordan in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The program supports upskilling objectives of both the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018-25 and the National Digital Transformation Strategy & Implementation Plan (2021-2025) of the Hashemite Kingdom. Alumni Event Neurodiversity Webinar To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 to 23 March 2025), HP ran one of its most impactful sessions on February 18 with Joy Buckner and Christine Nasserghodsi, recognized experts in neurodiversity and literacy. Hosted for HP IDEA alumni, the session explored how AI can assist educators in understanding and supporting neurodiverse learners in the classroom. Graduation UAE - GEMS Education 108 teachers from GEMS Education schools in UAE graduated as the latest HP IDEA Fellows in a celebratory ceremony attended by the school group's senior management team. They completed a nine-month long journey focused on digital upskilling and instructional leadership. Their projects showcased an evolved understanding and application of digital pedagogy. India HP IDEA was conceived to support educators in their digital capacity-building journey, fostering technology adoption and innovation fluency. The India cohort's graduation was a powerful reminder of the program’s global impact, now reaching over 60,000 teachers across nearly 30 countries. As Smriti Sanon Girotra, Vice Principal at EuroSchool Airoli, Mumbai, shared: “We are deeply grateful to team HP for shaping us into problem-solvers and innovators.” Moldova HP IDEA Moldova marked the graduation of its first cohort in Chisinau, celebrating the hard work and resilience of over 150 educators. Aligned with Moldova's Digital Transformation Strategy 2023-2030, the program emphasizes digital literacy skills as a central theme. The event was attended by notable figures including Mr. Andrei Pavaloi, Deputy Head of the General Department of Education; Mr. Dumitru Roibu, Executive Director of YMCA Moldova; and Ms. Anastasia Gudumac, Chief of Staff, MEA, HP. Ukraine HP IDEA graduated its second cohort of Fellows from Ukraine. The program supports Ukraine’s need for digital transformation by equipping educators with essential skills for learning innovation. The graduation event featured keynote remarks from Ms. Roksolana Vasylivna Shvadchak, Director General, Digital Transformation Directorate, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, highlighting the importance of this initiative for national education priorities. Philippines The HP IDEA cohort in the Philippines marked their graduation with a celebratory evening for the newly graduated Fellows. The program owes its success to the partnership between HP, the Department of Education, and the Rotary Club, with key contributions from Dr. Susan Collano, Schools Division Superintendent, DepEd Naga City; Jorie Pedrasa, President, Rotary Club of Naga Caceres; and Ida Evina Ong-Co, Country MD, HP Philippines. HP Futures Exploring the intersection of AI & Education HP Futures - the world's leading knowledge collective, convened over 100 education thought leaders in 2024, resulting in a globally recognized report on EdTech and its impact. HP Futures 2025, announced at the World Schools Summit, will focus on Artificial Intelligence (Al), a timely and pressing topic in global education. The council meetings have commenced under the leadership of the Executive Committee, with a report and Whitepaper to be released later this year that will examine the issue from the perspectives of students, educators, and education leaders. HP EdTech Incubator EMEA top 5 teams join the Incubator The HP EdTech Incubator has announced its latest laureates. The finalists are HP IDEA Fellows and Associates, who have led the best projects at the intersection of technology and pedagogy skills. The laureates will receive mentorship from HP Cambridge EdTech Fellows and World Education Medal Finalists. Additionally, they will undergo training in business, finance, data analytics, and marketing through the HP LIFE Program. The incubator's goal is to refine their projects into scalable, real-world solutions for pitch day. Thought Leadership Events HCI Conference Learning opens up innumerable avenues of opportunities and growth. The same was amplified at the Human Capability Initiative 2025, the largest conference dedicated to capacity building and future skilling. One of the topics discussed at HCI was HP's PPP model, especially in the context of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi partnerships were instrumental in nurturing fundamental co-creation frameworks that helped accelerate knowledge transfer and advance the national agenda on both Saudi Vision 2030 and the ‘National Gaming and Esports Strategy'. Dubai AI Week The Dubai Al Week marked one of the most exciting occasions in the city's event calendar. HP participated in a panel, exploring how AI is unlocking a new era of education through intelligent and immersive experiences that merge gaming, entertainment, and learning. The discussion reflected on the challenges, opportunities, and new pedagogical pathways emerging at this intersection, shaping the future of human potential. See you soon with more updates! © Copyright 2025 HP Development Company, L.P.