Prof. Yike Guo
Provost
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof. Yike Guo is the Provost of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He is a world-renowned computer scientist who has led several large-scale AI and data science research projects in Hong Kong, UK and other European countries. He was the Vice-President (Research and Development) of Hong Kong Baptist University and the founding Director of the Institute of Data Science at Imperial College London's six global institutes. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), a Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (MAE), a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences (FHKEng), a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE), a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), and a Fellow of the Chinese Institute for Engineering Intelligence (FCAAI). Professor Guo Yike won the 2022 Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Science and Technology Award for Outstanding Contribution Award, which is considered to be the highest honor in the field of intelligent science and technology in China.
AI at the helm: breaking boundaries in education
There is a need to address the limitations and challenges faced by today's conventional education systems, such as limited access to quality education, lack of personalised learning experiences and the inability to adapt to the diverse needs of students. This has resulted in the call for innovative solutions to bridge these gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may have taken the world by storm but despite its challenges, AI has the transformative potential to revolutionise the field of education. Prof. Yike Guo, world-renowned computer scientist and provost at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, joins us at EDUtech Asia to illustrate how AI technologies are reshaping traditional educational systems, breaking down barriers between learning and teaching, and unlocking new opportunities for learners worldwide.
In this keynote, Dr Guo will also help you to:
• Understanding the development of AI technology and its impact on the conventional education system
• How AI-powered tools and platforms can personalise learning experiences, providing tailored content and adaptive assessments
• How you can adopt an AI-Based education approach in your institution
Watch our interview with Prof Guo Yike
Dr Ng Pak Tee
Associate Professor
National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore
Dr Ng Pak Tee is a Singaporean educator who is deeply involved in the development of school and teacher leaders. At the NIE, he previously served as Associate Dean Leadership Learning, Head of the Policy and Leadership Studies Academic Group, and NIE Academic Integrity Officer. Pak Tee has published extensively on educational change, policy and leadership. He has spoken at many global events, for example, Google Global Education Symposium, International Baccalaureate Global Conference, Yidan Prize Summit and WISE Summit. Pak Tee encourages educators to walk a path not easily travelled, with love, courage and resilience. Although he is thankful for receiving a few awards during his career, his greater reward is a fraternity of students who are educational leaders themselves and who pay it forward through their educational leadership and commitment to education.
If AI is artificial intelligence, what is real intelligence?
With the advent of artificial intelligence, there is a lot of discussion about the possibility of a paradigm shift in education. Currently, people are paying a lot of attention to the various tools of artificial intelligence, how we could use them to do our work, and the technical safeguards to prevent students from cheating in their essays or submitted work. These are all important questions. However, a more fundamental question is: If artificial intelligence is artificial intelligence, what is real intelligence? Related to this fundamental question is this challenge: Will artificial intelligence deprive learners of opportunities to develop real intelligence, or will we be able to use artificial intelligence to create platforms for human intelligence to be exercised and to flourish?
In this keynote, Dr Ng will be addressing:
• What is real intelligence is in an era of AI?
• Will AI deprive learners of opportunities to develop real intelligence?
• Does AI imply that solid foundational learning is no longer needed?
• As we make further advancements in AI, are we recognising just how important human intelligence is?
Watch our interview with Dr Ng
Dr Jason Lodge
Deputy Associate Dean (Academic)
The University of Queensland
Jason Lodge, PhD is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Learning, Instruction, and Technology Lab in the School of Education and is a Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. He has published over 130 refereed articles and is a national award-winning educator. Jason’s research with his lab focuses on the cognitive, metacognitive, and emotional mechanisms of learning, primarily in digital learning environments. Jason currently serves as Lead Editor of Australasian Journal of Educational Technology and Editor of Student Success.
The Digital Learning Paradox: Navigating Technologies Without Losing Direction
In the context of global education in the 2020s, the rapid integration of digital technologies into learning environments has presented both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As educators and learners navigate this new landscape, the importance of self-regulated learning has become increasingly apparent. More than ever, students need to understand their own learning to make the most of the opportunities that emerging technologies provide.
This keynote explores the nuanced dynamics of technology-enhanced learning, focusing on how digital tools can sometimes mislead learners and the critical role of self-assessment and sound decision-making in ensuring effective learning.
The presentation delves into strategies for balancing student engagement with high-quality learning outcomes, emphasising the application of self-regulated learning techniques. It also highlights design tactics that support students in making informed judgements and decisions within digital learning environments. Furthermore, the significance of self-regulatory feedback is examined as a key factor in enhancing student learning in digital contexts.
By addressing the impact of technology, including artificial intelligence on learning, the discussion centres on practical aspects of navigating digital education. The aim is to equip educators and learners with the necessary tools to foster environments that support critical thinking, adaptability, and informed decision-making. Through this lens, the keynote contributes to the ongoing dialogue on improving learning experiences and outcomes in the digital age, offering insights grounded in the latest research on cognitive and metacognitive mechanisms of learning.
In this keynote, Jason will also help you to:
• Learn how to balance student engagement and high-quality learning by applying self-regulated learning strategies
• Discover design tactics that support student judgements and decision-making in their learning with technology
• Understand the importance of the role of self-regulatory feedback in improving student learning in digital environments
Watch our interview with Dr Jason Lodge
Shanti Pereira
Team Singapore Sprinter
Shanti Pereira is a Singaporean track and field athlete who has been running competitively since she was 9 years of age. After a tough couple of seasons, Shanti bounced back in 2023 and went on to historically break Singapore's national record in the 100m sprint six times and 200m race four times. In May 2023, she clinched double Gold medals in the 100m and 200m races at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Cambodia. Adding to her medal tally, Shanti also bagged silver and gold medals in the 100m and 200m races respectively at the Asian Games in September in Hangzhou, becoming Singapore's first Asian Games athletics champion since 1974. Prior to the games, she clocked her personal best of 22.57 in the 200m at the World Championships last August in Budapest which propelled her to qualify and represent Singapore at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
A champion’s mindset: redefining educational success with Team Singapore’s Shanti Pereira
Fresh off the Olympic tracks and onto the main stage, EDUtech Asia is excited to welcome a very special guest this November.
Get ready to push past your limits and challenge what it means to win — with none other than Team Singapore sprinter, Shanti Pereira!
Despite her successes, education has remained paramount in Shanti's journey, helping her both on and off the track as well as balancing her roles as an athlete and a student. Her dreams of success became reality in an outstanding 2023 season which propelled her to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics for the very first time.
However, the road to victory was met with a few hurdles along the way including injuries and setbacks as well as the lost opportunity of two university scholarships within the same year. Determined to make her mark, Shanti graduated from university and reignited her passion for running; going on to historically break record after record in 2023.
Join us for an inspiring conversation as we redefine educational success! Prof. Sun Sun Lim, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement at Singapore Management University will join Shanti to discuss:
• The secrets to developing resilience through adversity
• What it takes to have a champion’s mindset
• The importance of education and supportive environments in the pursuit of success
Prof. Sun Sun Lim
Vice President, Partnerships Engagement
Singapore Management University
Professor Lim Sun Sun is Vice President, Partnerships & Engagement and Professor of Communication and Technology at the Singapore Management University. She has extensively researched the social impact of technology, focusing on technology domestication by families and young people, AI ethics and future of work. She has authored over 90 academic publications including Transcendent Parenting: Raising Children in the Digital Age (Oxford University Press, 2020) and co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Mobile Communication and Society (Oxford University Press, 2020). She is a Fellow of the International Communication Association and serves on fourteen journal editorial boards and the Media Literacy Council, Singapore Environment Council and Singapore Computer Society. From 2018-2020, she was Nominated Member of the 13th Parliament of Singapore. She is an honoree of the inaugural Top 50 Asia Women Tech Leaders Award 2024 and the Singapore 100 Women in Tech 2020 list. She frequently offers her expert commentary in international outlets including Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Guardian and writes a monthly technology column in The Straits Times. She has won eight awards for excellent teaching.
A champion’s mindset: redefining educational success with Team Singapore’s Shanti Pereira
Fresh off the Olympic tracks and onto the main stage, EDUtech Asia is excited to welcome a very special guest this November.
Get ready to push past your limits and challenge what it means to win — with none other than Team Singapore sprinter, Shanti Pereira!
Despite her successes, education has remained paramount in Shanti's journey, helping her both on and off the track as well as balancing her roles as an athlete and a student. Her dreams of success became reality in an outstanding 2023 season which propelled her to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics for the very first time.
However, the road to victory was met with a few hurdles along the way including injuries and setbacks as well as the lost opportunity of two university scholarships within the same year. Determined to make her mark, Shanti graduated from university and reignited her passion for running; going on to historically break record after record in 2023.
Join us for an inspiring conversation as we redefine educational success! Prof. Sun Sun Lim, Vice President for Partnerships and Engagement at Singapore Management University will join Shanti to discuss:
• The secrets to developing resilience through adversity
• What it takes to have a champion’s mindset
• The importance of education and supportive environments in the pursuit of success
Kathrin Probst
Engineering Director
Google for Education
Kathrin Probst is a Director of Engineering at Google, where she currently heads the engineering and data science teams for Google for Education. Before Google, she was a Director of Engineering at Netflix, where she was responsible for the Netflix API, which helps bring Netflix streaming to millions of people around the world. She also holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. Her technical focus is on scalable distributed systems and cloud computing, but her interests go beyond the technical to the human, where she is passionate about making education accessible and effective for people around the world.
Advancing education with help from AI
It's time to reimagine the future of education with the power of AI! Join Kathrin Probst, Engineering Director Google for Education, as she discusses Google's latest AI innovations and how they are being specifically designed to empower both educators and students. In this keynote, we’ll delve into how AI is advancing personalised learning, tailoring educational experiences to meet the unique needs and learning styles of every student. Discover how AI-driven tools are empowering teachers, enhancing their creativity and enabling them to deliver more engaging and effective lessons. We'll also discuss responsible AI practices, privacy considerations, and the importance of fostering AI literacy within the educational landscape. Join us for a keynote that will showcase real-world examples of AI in action, demonstrating its ability to create more inclusive, equitable and impactful educational environments.
In this keynote, Kathrin will be addressing:
• Personalised learning to support individual learners' needs and learning styles
• Utilising AI to enhance teacher creativity
• Improving teaching and learning outcomes with the use of data analytics
Larry Nelson
Regional General Manager, Education
Microsoft
As General Manager of Education for Microsoft Asia, Larry Nelson leads the education business unit for primary, secondary, and higher education institutions and drives digital transformation projects in educational organizations across India, China, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and all other countries in Southeast Asia. Mr. Nelson and the Asia Industry Team bring Microsoft’s mission of empowerment—and cutting-edge technology—to life for our education customers and partners. They stand on the front lines of innovation, working side-by-side with customers to drive value across the entirety of their digital transformation journey. Before joining Microsoft in 2009, Mr. Nelson led strategic planning of telecom services at Stanford University. He was also the principal at Global Educational Technology Knowledge, LLC, where he provided strategic planning, marketing, operations, market research and business development expertise to corporations, schools, universities and Ministries of Education.
Reimagining education in the age of AI
In this keynote, Larry will be addressing:
• Redefining pedagogy: shifting from knowledge consumption to critical thinking
• Nurturing learners into responsible and ethical users of AI
• Equipping learners with the skill-sets required by an AI-driven workforce
Timothy Tan
Head of Enterprise Business, Mobile eXperience and Government Business
Samsung Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
Timothy Tan leads the Government and Enterprise Business Division for Samsung Singapore’s Mobile eXperience team in Singapore, overseeing efforts in introducing and integrating Samsung’s leading Galaxy experiences for businesses. As a Samsung veteran, Timothy has led numerous projects across government, MNCs as well as local SMBs to empower these businesses to stay ahead of the digital era.
Enabling classrooms without walls with 5G
The digitisation of classrooms aims to create inclusive and equitable education for all. However, without reliable network connectivity, educators cannot fully leverage the potential of technology and may spend more time troubleshooting than teaching. Even though almost 100% of schools in Singapore have access to Wi-Fi and digital devices, poor connectivity can hamper the learning and teaching experience.
In this session, Timothy will discuss how adopting 5G can create classrooms without walls. With reliable and fast connectivity, educators can focus on delivering seamless learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. 5G technology will also unlock new and unique experiences with other advanced technology, including AI, enhancing educational experiences. Furthermore, building a classroom environment with 5G can create a safe and secure environment for students, teachers, and administrators.
This keynote is essential for those seeking to understand how 5G can be an enabler for future-ready classrooms that adapt to an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Key takeaways of this keynote include:
• Levelling learning opportunities for all students
• Enhancing productivity for all educators with 5G
• Having in place a ready foundation for learning beyond classrooms
• Envisioning future classrooms that provide safe and innovative learning experiences for students
Dr Park JunHyeong
Professor
Kyungpook National University
Dr Junhyeong Park is a distinguished professor at the Future Education Center, Teacher's College, Kyungpook National University, with a Ph.D. in Education. He plays a pivotal role in advancing AI education as the Project Lead for the Republic of Korea Ministry of Education's AI Digital Convergence Education Leading Teacher Training Project (AIEDAP) in the Gyeongbuk region. Junhyeong also serves on the AI Digital Textbook Mathematics/Information Review Committee and contributes significantly to AI educational initiatives in Daegu. He manages projects such as the AI Digital Convergence Education Innovation Platform Business Group and directs AI DT training programs for K-12 English and Math teachers in Daegu.
South Korea's strategic approach to digital transformation and AI integration in education
As one of the world’s most digitally connected nations, South Korea has embarked on an ambitious, government-led strategy to create an AI-driven education ecosystem. By combining cutting-edge technology and traditional learning, the country is enhancing student engagement, personalising learning experiences and driving better outcomes. This transformation is known as AI convergence education.
At the heart of this change is the evolving role of teachers and schools. As AI becomes more prevalent, how must educators adapt to remain central to the learning experience?
In this keynote, attendees will be able to:
• Witness South Korea’s nation-led digital transformation: implementing AI on a national scale
• Understand the meaning of AI convergence education
• Examining the evolving role of educators and schools in the era of AI convergence education
Tammy Murphy
CEO of Singapore Schools & Head of School
XCL World Academy
Chairperson of Plenary & Leadership Conference Stage
"I am excited about the transformative opportunities AI will bring to the educational and professional landscape. This ever-changing world provides us with the mandate to go beyond traditional academic knowledge to equip children with the skills, attitudes, and values needed, not only for specific careers but for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We need to provide our students with both the technical and ethical understanding of these new advancements so that they can shape a better future for themselves." - Tammy Murphy
Rachel Warnick
Chief Programmes Officer
Professors Without Borders
Rachel Warnick is a specialist educator, learning designer, and a teaching and learning strategist. She is the Chief Programmes Officer at Professors Without Borders, where she strives to make a global impact by leveraging visionary pedagogical approaches to make education more equitable, accessible, and enjoyable. To this end, she is a global nomad serving as Chief Programmes Officer at Professors Without Borders, travelling the world to create, manage, and deliver projects focused on the core 21st century skills essential to business and academic success.
Rachel is a National Geographic Certified Educator, a Teach SDGs Ambassador, and a consultant in learning and design for clients in Africa and Europe. She lives in Mauritius and works across the region as the General Secretary of the Great Green Wall Grassroots Alliance, a network supporting the African Union and others in environmental efforts. Additionally, she is the Director of International Relations for the Mauritius NGO United Green.
Chairperson of Plenary & Leadership Conference Stage
"I am most passionate about skills-based education and education for sustainable development; these growing movements are not only preparing learners for personal success but also to have true impact in their communities." - Rachel Warnick
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