Agora named EdTech Awards finalist for low-code virtual classroom solution

Agora’s recognition highlights the industry pivot toward low-code infrastructure that lowers the technical floor for educational institutions to launch custom streaming environments. By embedding interactive features like quizzes and polling directly into the video pipeline, Agora is addressing the 'engagement gap' prevalent in standard video conferencing. As the streaming ecosystem moves from generic meeting tools to specialized vertical applications, infrastructure providers that offer pre-built modules for regulated sectors will likely capture higher-margin developer spend. Watch for Agora’s integration of AI-driven speech-to-text and automated grading into the Flexible Classroom suite to maintain its competitive edge against zoom-style horizontal competitors.

The recognition of Agora’s infrastructure comes as the EdTech sector increasingly prioritizes localized, low-bandwidth capabilities and accessibility. According to recent reporting from Digest.pro in June 2025, the demand for low-spec solutions that function on smartphones—even in regions with inconsistent network infrastructure—is expected to be a dominant market theme through 2026. This aligns with Agora CEO Tony Zhao’s emphasis on ensuring quality peer-to-peer interaction regardless of a student's socio-economic or geographical constraints. This focus on accessibility is becoming a regulatory necessity; per Solved Consulting in June 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice has finalized rules under the ADA requiring public school districts to ensure their digital apps meet WCAG 2.2 standards, placing pressure on platform providers to bake compliance into their core SDKs.

Financially, Agora is leveraging this technical expansion to stabilize its revenue mix. In its Q4 2025 earnings report released in March 2026, the company reported total annual revenues of $141.1 million, a 5.9% increase over the previous year. While its Shengwang segment in China faced regulatory headwinds and a revenue decrease of 3.5%, the global Agora segment grew 16.1% to $74.9 million. Per Agora’s March 2026 financial guidance, much of this expansion is attributed to usage growth in specialized sectors, including live shopping and remote education. To sustain this momentum, the company has begun a pivot toward conversational AI and 'Physical AI,' as noted during its 2026 presence at CES. This strategic move aims to combine real-time voice and video with intelligent automation, responding to an industry-wide trend where AI usage in classrooms has increased sixfold since 2023, according to data from HMH in October 2025.