4 November 2025
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
EDUtech Asia Policy Summit
A closed-door event for government delegations and lead actors in the education sector across Asia
The EDUtech Asia Policy Summit is an exclusive event to discuss the needs and challenges of the adoption of technology for schools and universities, and how governments can devise effective policies to support the sector.
The event is open to delegations of policymakers from central and local Asian governments, members of parliament, leading educators and key organisations involved in policymaking.
Summit programme at a glance
Positive disruption: unlocking limitless potential in education with AI and tech
The EDUtech Asia Policy Summit's agenda includes panel discussions, fireside chats, presentations, and networking opportunities.
Featured 2025 speakers include
Dr Aniza Kamarulzaman,
Director of Education Resources and Technology Division), Ministry of Education
Malaysia
Dr Atip Asvanund,
Executive Director, Digital Council of Thailand
Thailand
Dr Azidah Abu Ziden,
Director, Academic Excellence Division, Ministry of Higher Education
Malaysia
Baharulnizam Baharum,
Senior Business Manager, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM)
Malaysia
Dr Christopher McCormick
Chief Academic Officer, Efekta Education Group
United Kingdom
Jeffrey Jian Xu
Senior Education Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank
The Philippines
Dr Manoj Lohatepanont
Vice President Chulalongkorn University
Thailand
Dr Meliyanti
Head of Subdirectorate of Teachers’ Capacity Building, Protection and Controlling, Directorate of Primary Education Teachers & Directorate-General of Teacher and Education Personnel, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
Indonesia
Tuan Haji Mohd Hanafi Bin Samad
Director, Johor State Education Department
Malaysia
Pengiran Doktor Mohd Iskandar bin Pg Haji Petra
Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Corporate), Ministry of Education
Brunei Darussalam
Dr Nanthini Jayaram
Science Education Specialist, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM)
Malaysia
Nik Naharudin Mohd Nasir
Director, Digital Talent, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
Malaysia
Sanga Tarchersai
Deputy Secretary General, Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education
Thailand
Dr Shirley Agrupis
Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education
The Philippines
Sumayyah Mustafa
Education Lead, Greater Asia Pacific, Lenovo
Singapore
Tingkham Sulintha
Deputy Director General, Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Sport (MOES)
Lao PDR
Dr Viengdavong Luangsithideth
Deputy Head, Academic Affairs Division, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Sports
Lao PDR
Wasinee Noppakunthong
CAssociate Coordinator for SDG4, Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok
Thailand
Dr Yudhistira Nugraha
Head, Centre for Data and Information Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology
Indonesia
Dr Yuhyun Park
Founder, DQ Institute
Singapore
Zainal bin Abas
Deputy Director-General, School Operations Sector, Ministry of Education,
Malaysia
4 November 2025 (By invitation only)
Sophia Ku, Managing Director, EDUtech Asia, Singapore
Wasinee Noppakunthong, Associate Coordinator for SDG4, Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO, Thailand
Zainal bin Abas, Deputy Director-General, School Operations Sector, Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Dr Azidah Abu Ziden, Director, Academic Excellence Division, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Dr Viengdavong Luangsithideth, Deputy Head, Academic Affairs Division, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Sports, Lao PDR
Dr Manoj Lohatepanont, Vice President, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Jeffrey Jian Xu, Senior Education Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Asian Development Bank, The Philippines (Moderator)
Dr Meliyanti, Head of Subdirectorate of Teachers’ Capacity Building, Protection and Controlling, Directorate of Primary Education Teachers & Directorate-General of Teacher and Education Personnel, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Indonesia
Dr Christopher McCormick, Chief Academic Officer, Efekta Education Group, United Kingdom
Dr Yuhyun Park, Founder, DQ Institute, Singapore
Nik Naharudin Mohd Nasir, Director, Digital Talent, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Malaysia
Dr Yudhistira Nugraha, Head, Centre for Data and Information Technology, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Indonesia
Tuan Haji Mohd Hanafi Bin Samad, Director, Johor State Education Department, Malaysia
Dr Aniza Kamarulzaman, Director, Education Resources and Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Sumayyah Mustafa, Education Lead, Greater Asia Pacific, Lenovo, Singapore
Dr Atip Asvanund, Executive Director, Digital Council of Thailand, Thailand (Moderator)
Tingkham Soulintha, Deputy Director General, Department of Technical and Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Sport (MOES), Lao PDR
Sanga Tarchersai, Deputy Secretary General, Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education, Thailand
Dr Shirley Agrupis, Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education, The Philippines
Baharulnizam Baharum, Senior Business Manager, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM), Malaysia (Moderator)
Zainal bin Abas, Deputy Director-General, School Operations Sector, Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Pengiran Doktor Mohd Iskandar bin Pg Haji Petra, Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary (Policy and Corporate), Ministry of Education, Brunei Darussalam
Dr Nanthini Jayaram, Science Education Specialist, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM), Malaysia
Moderator: Wasinee Noppakunthong, Associate Coordinator for SDG4, Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand
Sophia Ku, Managing Director, EDUtech Asia, Singapore
Who attends?
Delegations of policymakers from central and local Asian governments, members of parliament, leading educators and key organisations involved in policymaking can apply for an invitation to attend.
*Terms and Conditions:
- The event is a closed-door summit.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email to confirm your attendance.
- Terrapinn reserves the right to reject the application for attendance.
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