Paris, 10th October 2007 - for immediate release

For 2008 the exhibition and conference will continue to grow: originally known as eLearnexpo Paris, the new name, iLearning Forum, reflects important evolutions: the need for integrated learning strategies, reaping the benefits of advanced learning technologies such as Web 2.0, virtual worlds, serious games and ePortfolios to support informal as well as formal learning for organisational development. This event has now become THE annual meeting place for Europe’s community of thinkers, researchers and decision makers involved with lifelong learning.

The partnership with EIfEL since 2006 has allowed iLearn forum to grow significantly already. Traditionally the show has focussed on enterprise learning needs in the francophone markets of Europe. Our visitors and delegates have essentially been HR and training decision-makers from the medium and large enterprise sectors, mainly in France. For the 2007 edition this core group was expanded to include delegates and visitors from the public sector in France and EC – regions, chambers of commerce, local government, ministries and education. The international conference specifically included new topics for these groups so that the conference participation grew about 40% year on year, while visitor numbers remained stable, and of consistently high calibre, as in the past.

For 2008, the call for papers continues to explore the leading edge technologies for learning in the 21st century. The five key themes for 2008 are:

•    Designing eStrategies for learning organisations, including talent management

•    Designing learning spaces with advanced learning technologies, including virtual worlds and serious games

•    Supporting lifelong learning and employability , including ePortfolio

•    Exploiting the full potential of digital identity

•    Improving quality of learning with technologies

For the 2008 edition, the organisers expect the conference to grow to over 500 delegates, with between 3500 and 5000 visitors to the exhibition. The exhibition will feature a Cyber café, a press lounge, a VIP lounge and a live presentation and demonstrations area with free access for visitors.

For more details please contact the event director, Sally Ann Moore,

Tel: +33 4 50 77 31 88 sally.moore@ilearningforum.eu www.ilearningforum.eu

About EIfEL

EIfEL (European Institute for E-Learning) is a not-for-profit European professional association whose mission is to accompany regions, organisations and individuals in the development of lifelong learning policies and strategies for the 21st Centruy. EIfEL runs Europortfolio (www.europortfolio.org), the European Consortium for the ePortfolio, and is a founding member of the European Foundation for Quality in eLearning (EFQUEL www.qualityfoundation.org).

EIfEL also organises et co-organises numerous events and conferences in Europe and worldwide to promote innovation in learning through technology.

Contact: Serge Ravet serge.ravet@eife-l.org Tel: +33 3 86 43 13 43 www.eife-l.org

About iLearning Forum

iLearning Forum is the organiser of many exhibitions and conferences in Europe (Paris, Moscow) and worldwide (Hong Kong, Bahreïn, Vienna, Amsterdam, Dubaï) dedicate to learning technologies for the worlds of education and industry.

A successor of eLearn Expo created in 2000 in Paris, iLearning forum aims to bring together actors in the field of learning technologies and professionals in education and in training and development in an environment that promotes reflexion and networking..

Contact : Sally-Ann Moore sally.moore@ilearningforum.eu Tel: +33 4 50 77 31 88