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Pooja K. Agarwal, Ph.D.is a cognitive scientist, conducting research on how students learn since 2005.She is the author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learningand an Assistant Professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, teaching psychological scienceto exceptional...

Warren Apel is the Director of Technology at the American School in Japan.  He has worked in international education for over 20 years, including positions at Cairo American College, the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India and the International School of Amsterdam. He is a Google for...

Ms. Kyungah Bang is a programme officer responsible for UNESCO Bangkok’s regional programmes on early childhood care and education and inclusive education including children with disabilities and mother tongue-based multilingual education. She is also the coordinator of the Asia-Pacific...

Matthew is passionate about innovative pedagogical practices, empowering student voice to improve student learning outcomes and high quality school-based staff professional learning. His research interests include teaching and learning frameworks and 21st century competencies. Matthew is Head of...

Calum is a sought-after keynote speaker and best-selling writer on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us, our societies and our economies. His non-fiction books on AI are Surviving AI, about strong AI and superintelligence, and The Economic...

Hailing from Southern California but calling Malaysia home for over 4 years, Bekah is passionate about genuine, clear, and kind communication. From Marketing to Admissions to Communication to Alumni Relations to Public Relations, these values are seen holistically in her role. Other things she...

Cécile Doyen is currently the Head of Professional Learning & Development at CIS (Council of International Schools). Prior to working with CIS, Cécile worked for the International Baccalaureate (IB), designing professional development opportunities for international educators and leading the...

Kim Green is the Head of School at International School Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.   As a leader of IB World schools, she is committed to creating strong connections across the learning continuum through impactful leadership, a strong curriculum that leads to mastery, and mindful practices that...

An avid adventurer, Sarah has taught all over the world, including Scotland, the Marshall Islands and Malaysia. She currently helps to run a fantastic international school on the beautiful island of Penang. Sarah is passionate about using technology effectively in educational settings. She is a...

Jason is the Director of Admissions and Marketing at Dulwich College (Singapore) where he leads the Admissions, Marketing, Community Engagement and Events departments. During the COVID pandemic Dulwich has continued to grow enrolments and has firmly positioned itself as one of Asia's leading...

Daniel is the Principal of Technology Innovation & Strategic Planning (HR) at Korea International School. He has worked in Canada, Taiwan, and Kuwait as a teacher at all school levels. Prior to joining the faculty at KIS, he served as the Tech Director and High School Assistant Principal at the ...

Professor Nick Klomp is the Vice-Chancellor and President of CQUniversity Australia. As the Vice-Chancellor, he leads the University by driving its strategy and academic vision, enhancing its culture and external profile, strengthening its finances and supporting its communities, across a national...

Terry McAdams is the Director of Technology, Research, and Innovation at Branksome Hall Asia, ISC International School of the Year 2021. He is a published author and a global educational event speaker.Terry is an International Baccalaureate examination paper and case study author. He has written...

Andrew Miller is currently the Director of Teaching and Learning at Singapore American School. He supports P-12 faculty and staff through professional learning, curriculum and resource alignment, and strategic planning. Previously, Andrew was a instructional coach at Shanghai American School, as...

Academician - Digital Transformation Enabler - IT Infrastructure ArchitectWith experience of more than 35 years in the IT field with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry, I started my career as a faculty member at St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad in the year 1985. From...

Mohanasundram (Kumar) has implemented state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and cloud technologies within three International schools that have dramatically improved efficiency, decreased expenses, and optimised data integrity and safety. Additionally, together with his Senior Management team, he...

Mr Ng Yi Xian oversees the operations of the EtonHouse schools in Singapore and China. As a second-generation entrepreneur and son of founder Ng Gim Choo, he is driven to take the EtonHouse group to the next level. He has been instrumental in creating new brands- Middleton International School, an...

Dr. Neelam Parmar is Director of Digital Learning and Education for Harrow International Schools. She is an award-winning professional, international researcher, author, thought leader and speaker for the use of educational technology, digital pedagogy and innovative curriculum within education. ...

Justin is an associate professor of digital media in the Comparative Media Studies/Writing department at MIT and the director of the Teaching Systems Lab. He is the author of Failure to Disrupt: Why Technology Alone Can’t Transform Education, and the host of the TeachLab Podcast. He earned his...

Jaspal Sidhu, a Singaporean, leads Indonesia’s premier chain of private schools operating at multiple price points under the umbrella ‘SIS & Inspirasi Group of Schools’. In a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (World Bank), the Group is in an expansion mode in...

Daniela is a genuine global citizen who comes with deep experience in innovation for teaching & learning across international educational organisations. During her 14 years in educational leadership roles, Daniela has effectively deployed sustainable innovative learning practices, infused...

Mr Narish holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Sunderland and Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering from University of East London. As a Technology enthusiast and Director of Digital Learning, he oversees all education technology related matters for the...

Ms Tan Shui-Min was appointed Chief Information Technology Officer on 1 November 2020.Ms Tan joined NUS IT as Director (Applications) in 2016, and was promoted to Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) in 2020. During this time, she oversaw the creation, delivery, and support of...

Diane Tavenner is the co-founder and CEO of Summit Public Schools, an acclaimed American nonprofit that operates public middle and high schools in California and Washington. Summit has earned accolades and distinctions, including a 2019 America’s Best High Schools winner by US News & World...

Sunny taught in the UK for 11 years before deciding to shift horizons and travel the world. He currently works at Harrow Beijing and previously taught at The British School, New Delhi as part of their Leadership Team.Recognised as a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching UK in 2020, he has...