Worlddidac AssociationThe Global Trade Association for the Education Industry

Worlddidac is the global trade association for compa-nies providing products for education and training at all levels. We are the only globally operating organiza-tion in this business sector.

QUALITY RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION

Worlddidac is the global trade association for companies providing products for education and training at all levels. The association has currently 161 member companies and organiza-tions from 39 countries and is the only globally operating organization in this business sector.

The supply of educational resources to schools, training centers and other educational institu-tions works differently in every country or re-gion. The role of the Worlddidac Association is to increase the transparency about the major play-ers, products and distribution channels and to help manufacturers find their distributors. Every year Worlddidac enriches its circle of members with international manufacturers, distributors, dealers and international associations of high quality products and solutions, that profit from the global educational network.

The history of Worlddidac goes back to 1952, when it had been founded with the aim to sup-port companies active in the education market on a global scale.

Worlddidac organizes international trade shows on different continents, which serve as platforms for producers, distributors, educational institu-tions, governmental departments, and relevant end-users. The world-renowned network of Worlddidac exhibitions are located among oth-ers in Switzerland, India, Hong Kong, V.A.E. and Kazakhstan. The association is continually ex-panding its network worldwide, and makes con-tacts available to its members.

It is also organizer of the biannually held World-didac Award, an international recognition for high-quality educational resources.

Worlddidac is organized as an association ac-cording to the Swiss civil law code. The constitu-ency is our member companies who meet every two years in the General Assembly. The General Assembly is usally held prior to Worlddidac Basel, but can also be held by postal ballot.The Worlddidac General Assembly is the body that decides about basic questions as defined in the Worlddidac Statutes.

The Worlddidac Executive Council is equal to a Board of Directors, and is elected by the General Assembly. The Excecutive Council is made up of the President, the Vice-President and a further 7 to 9 members, which convene at least twice a year and are in regular contact. Current Presi-dent of the association is Prof. Dr. mult. Wassilios E. Fthenakis.

The Secretariat is headed by Director General Beat Jost and has its headquarters in Berne, Swit-zerland.

Organization

Prof. Dr. mult. Wassilios E. Fthenakis, President

International Trade Shows

Worlddidac organizes international trade shows on dif-ferent continents, which serve as platforms for producers, distributors, educational institutions, governmental depart-ments and relevant end-users.

These exhibitions are among the most important events in the educational sector for many market participants.

Worlddidac Basel

Technology, science and vocational training: Worlddidac Basel is the world’s most important education trade fair with an international reach. It is unique in its broad focus and, every two years, it is the meeting place for thousands of buyers and around 200 exhibitors concerned with teach-ing resources. Didacta Schweiz Basel takes place simultane-ously with Worlddidac Basel and is the biggest Swiss fair for educational resources with around 18 000 individuals.

Where leading manufacturers meet global demand

www.worlddidacbasel.com

Der Treffpunkt für Bildung

www.didacta-basel.ch

Gateway to China and Asia

www.worlddidacasia.com

International Exhibition & Conference

www.worlddidacindia.com

The only education supplies exhibition in the Central Asian region

www.worlddidac-astana.com

Global Educational Supplies and Solutions

www.gessdubai.comwww.gessmexico.com

Educational institutions, gov-ernment agencies and multi-

lateral funding organizations know Worlddidac as the

prime source for solutions for the best possible educational

infrastructure.

We organize and promote international trade shows on

different continents, which serve as platforms for produc-

ers, distributors, educational institutions, governmental

departments, and relevant end-users. Our members benefit

from special rates.

We are continually expanding our network worldwide, and make our contacts and infor-

mation available to our mem-bers. Worlddidac members

receive weekly business oppor-tunities and a monthly newslet-

ter about the activities of the association. A special Member

Area with open tenders as well as current education market

and exhibition news are avail-able for our members.

We facilitate the access to new markets and business

opportunities worldwide by creating direct contacts with

key players in the business. Participants gain insight into

cultural aspects, and obtain essential information about the

economic framework.

Trade Shows Business Network Trade DelegationsInternational exhibitions

Worlddidac Basel, WORLDDIDAC Asia,

WORLDDIDAC India, WORLDDIDAC ASTANA,

GESS Dubai, GESS Mexico

Relations are the keyUNESCO, World Bank, British Educational Suppliers Asso-

ciation, Didacta, ISTE, Govern-ments, Teachers associations

Access to new markets Russia, China, Latin America, Europe, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and

many more

Activities

Worlddidac Award e-journal Member Services

Since 30 years the Worlddidac Foundation presents the World-

didac Award, an internation-ally recognised distinction for

educational resources. The par-ticipants are companies who offer products and solutions

for all levels of education. First bestowed in 1984, the World-

didac Award is presented every two years.

Our team keeps regularly contact to member companies

in order to learn about their needs, which in turn allows us to develop adequate services

for them. Members can contact us anytime to receive relevant information about all business

related matters, and are also welcome to visit us in our office

or at the trade shows.

Twice a year the Worlddidac e-journal presents the global

education trends and key top-ics in education worldwide. It

is aimed at all those interested in education and the education

sector and is free to download on AppStore, Google Play Store

and www.worlddidac.org

Global recognitionWinning products participate

from all over the world such as China, Germany, USA, Hungary,

Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Israel, France, Austria, Switzerland

Information is power Overview educational resourc-

es industry, insights in new trends, background articles ,

interview with experts

Global networkBusiness Opportunities,

Member Newsletters, Monthly Newsletter and Member Area for companies and organiza-

tions from 39 countries

Worlddidac Award

International recognised distinction for educational resources since 1984

Worlddidac e-journal

The global digital magazine for the education industry

Worlddidac Association

Bollwerk 213011 Berne, Switzerland

www.worlddidac.org

info@worlddidac.org

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