2024 Speakers

Rosemary Anderson is a distinguished leader in STEM education, currently serving as the Curriculum Lead, offering her expertise to the Department for Education, Children, and Young People's schools throughout Tasmania. In this role, she develops curriculum-aligned resources and leads...

Dr Hazel M Angeles graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Arts in School Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management. Recently finished a graduate certificate program under the Masters of Distance Education at the University of the Philippines Open ...

A senior academic and a researcher in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Maintained a highly recognized research and academic profile for last 15 years. Invented state of the art brain computer interface processing approach that pushed the boundaries of communication between humans and...

Erman Abu Bakar is an art educator with a passion for technology-based learning. He has developed innovative strategies that integrate art and technology, including game-based learning and gamification. Erman is proficient in using information technology to enhance the learning...

Dr. Jayson Bergania is a (Cum Laude) graduate of BSE-English from the Philippine Normal University. He completed the Academic Requirements from the Master’s Program in Speech Communications from the University of the Philippines. He has a Master’s degree in Educational Management & Leadership...

Dr Mamata Bhandar serves as the Dean, Academics&Corporate Engagement at the Manipal Globalnxt University. She has over twenty years of experience in lecturing at the National University of Singapore and Manipal GlobalNxt University (formerly known as U21Global). She has industry experience in...

Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati is the Campus Dean of James Cook University Singapore campus. As Campus Dean JCU Singapore, Abhishek contributes to JCU’s initiatives in  the Tropical Asia. His efforts guide the learning and teaching, studnet experience  and academic governance of programs offered in ...

Neelesh brings over 30 years of seasoned leadership as a CEO, entrepreneur, and senior academic administrator. His extensive experience includes spearheading teams in delivering 7-figure projects that drive enduring organizational transformation. With a track record of managing regional teams...

Kevin Brown (also known by his game handle “Dancing Bear”) is a 20+ year licensed Career Technical Education (CTE) instructor, mentor teacher and accomplished linguist. He earned his degree in Business Administration from Argosy University in California, and his Teaching Credential was earned after ...

Benjamin Burgess is the online safeguarding lead and IT integration coordinator at the Swiss International School Qatar. He is a Google Certified trainer with a passion for technology in education. As a safeguarding lead, he has worked with staff, students and parents to increase awareness around...

Mei Yee Chan is the Director at the Department of Educational Development, Singapore Polytechnic. She was involved in the initial conceptualisation of Flipped Learning, the subsequent pilot implementation in 2015, the scaled-up implementation to all modules with lecture component by 2022, and the...

Mrs Debika Chatterji has managed various portfolios during her journey as an educationist with many decades of experience in India and abroad. She currently helms the Borivali branch of JBCN International School as Director Principal and has been proactive in implementing and channelizing the UN’s...

Extensive experience in education and teacher training, with over 20 years of experience in the field.Proven track record of success in designing an implementing effective training programmes, with a focus on curriculum design and development, pedagogical excellence, teacher coaching and...

Mary George Cheriyan graduated from the National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) on a teaching scholarship from the Public Service Commission. She also acquired a Masters degree in Public Administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy on a scholarship from...

Dr. Dary E. Dacanay is a distinguished educator, currently serving as the Director for Academics at St. Patrick School of Quezon City, while also holding the esteemed position of full professor at the Manuel L. Quezon University Graduate School Program. Dr. Dacanay's academic journey is marked...

Ericson Dimaunahan oversees Mapua University's Online Education as the Director for Operations, Technology, and Analytics of the Institute for Digital Learning. In his role, he is responsible for various activities that include project management, content development, marketing, evaluating...

Victoria Doamekpor is a highly accomplished educational professional with extensive experience in international teaching and learning. She specialises in embedding innovative technologies into learning environments to empower pupils and boost their academic success, whilst also equipping them with...

  Kate Erricker is the Assistant Director, Curriculum for the Nord Anglia Education team and leads The Metacognition Project, a 2 year research project working with 27 schools globally on how ed-tech can measure and substantiate the development of skills and metacognition. Based at the Nord...

Riccardo is the Head of School at Springfield Raffles Hills in Indonesia, a K-12 international curriculum school that has been operating for almost 30 years. Springfield School has become known for its emphasis on holistic education, fostering an environment where students not only excel...

I have been a passionate educator and trainer for more than a decade, with teaching experiences from primary to secondary levels. Loves empowering teachers and professionals and has facilitated training locally and internationally.  

Professor Bradley C Freeman is Professor and Program Leader (MA & PhD in Creative Arts & Media), School of Arts at Sunway University. Prior to this, he was Professor of Communication & Information Studies at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication at the American University in...

Professor Jonathan Galloway became Provost and CEO of Newcastle University in Singapore in January 2024. He has previously been Head of Newcastle Law School (UK), and Associate Dean for Internationalisation and Strategic Projects. Jonathan is a qualified NY Attorney, and a comparative competition...

Pepita Gunawan was born in Indonesia. She completed her Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and her Master's degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. She started off her career as an educator for life-skills programs in Singapore (2003-2008). Since then, she ...

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...

For over twenty years, Asstariny has been on a mission to transform education by placing students at the center of the learning experience. She began her career in the field of education in an informal setting. During her High School and Early College years abroad in the U.S., she took several...

Faisal Hassan is a Head of Computer Science with over 20 years of experience in the field. With experience in building algorithmic thinking and STEM concepts into the primary curriculum, Faisal is dedicated to empowering students with essential skills for the digital age. As Head of Computer...

Dr. Russell Hazard is the director of the Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Center for NIT Education Group and is based at Aidi School in Bejing where he engages in educational research and professional development programming. He is passionate about improving education at the grassroots, school...

With a career spanning over two decades of experience in international education, Alix serves as the Head of Customer Excellence at Stamford American International School. Her role profoundly impacts Marketing, Admissions, and Business Development functions. Across the educational landscapes of the ...

Associate Professor Ana Hol, PhD, Winner of the University Medal, is an Associate Dean International at the School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences at the Western Sydney University. Her research interests are in the areas of Information Systems, Information Technology use, acceptance and ...

Simon has had a life-long interest in the areas where technology and creativity meet. After a long career in the TV industry, he moved into international education, and now leads on Digital Skills Integration at St Joseph’s Institution International, right here in Singapore. From his previous...

Dan Hyde is currently Head of School at Singapore School, Pantai Indah Kapuk, a leading K-12 international school in North Jakarta. He gained his Doctorate in Education from King's College, London, where his work focused on assessment and accountability systems in independent schools. Other...

Allysa joined BIS in August 2019 from the Philippines. She is a former educator in an exclusive Chinese-Filipino school; Xavier School. In her four years in the field, she has taught Maths and Language to Early Years children and was also involved in choreographing students’ performances in...

As the Founding Director of the School of Lifelong Education at Chiang Mai University, I am proud to lead an organization committed to sustainable lifelong learning through innovative education. Since our establishment in 2022, we have aspired to be a premier institution, offering over 600...

Liz Jones is Head of Department of Psychology at Monash University Malaysia. She has been an educator in psychology and business for over 30 years.  She is a specliaist in organisational psychology and a registered psychologist in Australia. Her education, research and consultancy has focused on...

Craig is an experienced educator, EdTech consultant and the Co-Founder of EduSpark - a revolutionary Education Professional Learning Platform. Using his years of experience as an educator, leader and consultant, he has partnered with a powerhouse of educators and leaders from all over the world to...

Gavin is the Principal of ACS (International) which is an IB World School school located in Singapore. ACS (International) has a student enrolment of 1100 students who come from all over the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to being Principal of ACS (International), Gavin is the Vice-Chair of the...

Michael Klemm is an education professional with extensive experience in international education, employability, education technology and entrepreneurship.In 2020, he founded and currently heads the Singapore Education Network (SEN) as a regional alliance of 1,500+ educational professionals in...

Ryan Krause is a luminary in the international educational landscape, serving as the Head of School at SIS South Jakarta, within the SIS Group of Schools. This highly regarded Pre-K - 12 international school prides itself on delivering a unique tri-curricular programme that mirrors Ryan's...

Paul Lee, Head of IT and Data Protection Officer at Marlborough College Malaysia, is an accomplished IT leader with over 20 years of experience. He brings a proven track record of building strong teams, driving innovation, and ensuring data security in educational institutions. Paul is passionate...

With a career in education spanning nearly two decades, Mi-Chelle is highly experienced in curriculum development, specializing in designing and implementing academic programmes. As the Principal of SEGi College Penang, she oversees a diverse range of diploma, degree, and postgraduate...

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...

Christ is a Vice chairman of administration and development at Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Informasi NIIT (I-Tech), Jakarta. My role involves overseeing the college development and general administration to ensure seamless system integration in supporting the whole academic process. As a lecturer and...

Dr. Kenneth Lo is Director of Office of Digital Learning (ODL) and Program Director of campusX at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), which involves educational innovations, pedagogy, and educational services such as Edutech, Library, and Fabrication Laboratory. AT SUTD Kenneth is ...

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, Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland. Jason has...

Chuu Yi is the Deputy Principal (Academic) of Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), she drives key strategies for the Polytechnic in the areas of Teaching & Learning, academic excellence and governance. She leads the implementation of strategic initiatives like the Engaging and Effective Teaching &...

Tim is the head of digital learning for K-12 at UWCSEA Dover. He is responsible for the intersection between technology and pedagogy throughout the college, ensuring students both learn about and benefit from the very best practices in both fields. Whilst at UWCSEA, he co-founded the instructional...

Sean Lynch has been Head of School at Chinese International School since August 2018, after serving for seven years as headmaster in New York City and for 15 years as an educational leader in Paris. Educated in Austria, England, France and the United States, and speaking several languages, Sean...

Dr Jake Madden, an esteemed educator and author, has significantly contributed to the field of education through leadership, curriculum development, and teacher professional learning. Holding advanced degrees in Education and Leadership, he has been at the helm of transformative change in schools...

Gregor is driven by a passion and a keen interest in education and all things tech. He holds a B.Ed. and an MA in e-Learning. He is also a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Fellow and an ISTE certified educator. Gregor assumed the role of Director of Educational Technology in Wellington College...

With over a decade of experience as an education leader, I am dedicated to crafting and implementing educational structures and curricula that empower students and educators to reach their academic and personal goals. Serving as the Head of School at KIS International School, I guide an inclusive...

Graduated from Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory (NT), Australia. Completed Master of Education (Honours) and Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Executive Management. Worked in the NT education system for 38 years and has been a Principal for 14 years. Currently Principal of Larrakeyah...

Katie Mayne, Director of Learning and Innovation at Nishimachi International School Tokyo, is dedicated to fostering innovative, inquiry-driven and concept-based approaches to educational experiences. Central to her educational philosophy is the belief in teachers as facilitators of learning, who...

Awarded as one of Asia's Top-10 Women in IT, Dr. Meadows leads an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at S P Jain School of Global Management -- a Forbes Top-20 International Business School -- creating growth initiatives at the intersection of IT, business strategy, and design. Her...

Blending over two decades of expertise with a dash of wit, Brian Meehan has been a transformative force in educational technology. A proven leader who rolls up his sleeves and delves into the trenches, Brian spearheaded the technology leap at Allendale Columbia School before taking the helm at...

Marc brings a wide range of experience spanning six countries including Canada, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, India, Japan, and now Malaysia. He has completed an EdD in educational leadership from the University of Calgary. His studies focused on educational leadership, change management, and school...

Steve is a Class Teacher and the EdTech & Innovation Lead at The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. As a Google Certified Coach, he works with educators across the school to increase their confidence and skills in integrating technology in meaningful ways across the curriculum and...

Dr. Mohamed Fadhil is a multi-faceted professional with many years of experience in higher education, research, and the professional training industry. He specializes in teaching qualitative research methods and has extensive teaching experience in communication sciences, wellbeing, emotional...

Angela joined UWCSEA East campus as the Head of Digital Learning for K-12 in 2022. She has over 20 years of experience as a technology educator and leader at International schools in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Cairo. Committed to being a lifelong learner, she is currently exploring the rapidly...

Dr Neelam Parmar 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. A highly experienced leader in Digital Education for over 18 years, Neelam has engaged...

Rijanto Purbojo holds a doctorate degree in Instructional Technology from University of Twente, The Netherlands. He has been working in the area instructional technology for higher education for more than 20 years. Currently he is a faculty member of Department of Psychology and Master of Science...

Ms. Purwanti is an accomplished and enthusiastic mathematics educator with over 8 years of teaching experience in an upper school setting. She is adept at utilizing a holistic approach, educational technology, and project-based learning. Ms. Purwanti is dedicated to supporting student growth and...

Dr. Worawarong Rakreungdet is a strategist and a results-driven operations management executive with extensive experiences in proposal development, project planning and management, learning and curriculum development, organization management, strategic communication, international relations and...

Professor Hazel Melanie Ramos is the Vice Provost (Teaching and Learning) and Professor of Industrial/Organisational Psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.  She is the Malaysia Campus' founding champion for the Nottingham Teaching and Learning Observation College (TLOC). Prior to...

John is Director of Learning at Tanglin Trust School and is a member of the whole school Leadership Team and Chairs the Academic Committee.  In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that Tanglin’s curriculum remains relevant and appropriately challenging across the full age range of the...

Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University, is a distinguished Cognitive Technologist and Adjunct Professor at Universidad del Externado, Colombia. He serves as a member of the International Advisory Board at IBS Ranepa, Russian Federation, and holds positions on the...

  In the dynamic realm of education, Ms. Mitra, an alumna of IIM Calcutta, shines as a catalyst for transformative learning. Throughout her remarkable 28-year journey, she spent 16 years imparting knowledge of Physics at St. Anne's Junior College, Mumbai, before taking the reins of a K-12...

Nurbiha is an educational technologist, an Associate Professor from School of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for the past 13 years. She received her doctoral degree in Educational Technology and her research interest is on educational data mining, online learning and learning...

With almost two decades of experience as a Learner, Designer, Facilitator, and Collaborator, I've transformed classrooms into inclusive spaces by integrating Digital Learning (ICT) across various curricula. As an Apple Certified Educator, I leverage Macbooks, iPads, Smartboards, and Google apps ...

Arnan (Roger) directs the Teaching and Learning Innovation Center (TLIC) at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. The center spearheads novel learning approaches, defines and operates competency frameworks, and conducts training for more than two thousand faculty members throughout the university. As...

Education:  MSc Physics- Spln. Electronics, B Ed, Honours Diploma in Software Management, Apple Certified Educator. Experience: 24 Years of total teaching experience, 15 Years at GIIS Current Position: Academic Supervisor-International Curricula, GIIS Smart Campus Achievements: GATE qualified...

Mr. Narish is a passionate and influential leader in the field of education, with over 15 years of experience spearheading digital transformation in K-12 schools internationally and locally.Since joining Sri KDU International School Klang in 2020 as Director of Digital Learning who is also a Vice...

CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. An innovator with a focus on Teaching, Leadership, Student Development, Coaching, Strategy, and Educational Leadership.  Graduated from University Malaya with a first class honours BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Masters...

Shu Tian has been heading the Educational Technology department in St. Anthony’s Primary School for 7 years. She has led the department and the school for various changes, namely the use of technological tools to support teaching and learning for students in classes of different abilities and...

Professor May Tan-Mullins became Dean International at the James Cook University on the 1 Sept 2021. She is also the Chief Sustainability Officer of James Cook University. She held multiple senior leadership position in the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, in addition to being Director of...

Dr Joyce Teo is currently holding the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor and Vice President (Global Affairs) where her office oversees  internationalisation, university partnership and global engagement at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Before the Assistant Vice Chancellor's role, Dr...

With over 15 years of experience in the education sector, I am currently the Director of Learning and Teaching at Marlborough College Malaysia, a British international school that offers high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. In this role, I lead a team of educators and...

Neeti Tripathi is a passionate educator with nearly two decades of experience in various curricula, including Indian Syllabi, IB, and Cambridge. She currently serves as the vice principal of an International School in Bangladesh, where she strives to promote excellence and innovation in...

After graduating from a university in Japan, Yoshiaki studied athletic training in California. He then worked as an athletic trainer and physical education teacher at a Japanese high school in New York for 10 years. At that time, he was looking for some new tools for online classes, and he came...

Takashi Tsutsumi is a seasoned business professional with a diverse background across industries. Upon graduation from Kyoto University, Takashi started his career as a claims expert at Tokio Marine Fire and Insurance. In this role, he primarily worked to identify the causes of...

Professor Abhi Veerakumarasivam is a University of Cambridge-trained geneticist, educator and science communicator. Before taking on his current role as the Provost of Sunway University, he was the Dean of the School of Medical and Life Sciences. His research in genetics involves the elucidation of ...

Dr. Girija is a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience in the higher education sector. Her dedication to advancing life sciences education is evident through her multifaceted contributions. Throughout her career, Girija has been at the forefront of educational...

Rachel  is committed to empowering the young generation to strive for personal growth and community development through capacity building. She has over ten years of working experience with educational NGOs and universities in Australia and Vietnam. Her primary areas of interest in digital learning...

Hi there! I'm an enthusiastic teacher who loves to use AI to enhance the learning experience for my students. With a passion for education and a keen interest in technology, I've been able to explore innovative ways of teaching that have helped me connect with students from diverse...

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...

Dr Allan Weston joined Canadian International School Singapore in 2022 and has over 25years of Headship experience leading prestigious schools around the world.Originally from Australia, Allan began his teaching career in Queensland before moving tothe USA as an international teacher. His school...

Gideon wanted to be a teacher since the age of 11 when he walked into Peter Billinghurst’s Physics class and saw him make the subject ‘come alive’. Gideon has worked in digital learning for over 20 years, leading a variety of different EdTech initiatives and developing whole school strategies for...

Mr. Allan Wong is Director of Information Technology responsible to drive digital transformation of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), enabling its vision to be a leading liberal arts University in Asia, and sustaining the University to be future-ready for the workplace and country by providing...

Boon Seong Woo is Director of the Learning Academy at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. He is currently driving pedagogical initiatives and innovations in the digital transformation of teaching and learning, and he and his team are supporting the implementation of flipped learning and...

Joel Yang has more than 10 years of experience in the education sphere designing, managing, and delivering curriculum to students in Higher Education. He oversees the School of InfoComm Technology at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, that trains for both young and adult learners in various aspects such as...

Dr Yek Tiew Ming, EdD, PPA(P), BBM Dr Yek is a veteran in the field of vocational and technical education with more than 40 years of experience in Singapore’s education scene, focusing on providing effective leadership, setting overall direction and formulating management policies to deliver...

As an avid tech news buff, Aurelius is always on the lookout for how technology can be harnessed in education to equip students for the future. Aurelius is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator (GCI). He took on various consultative roles and served as an Apple...

Dewi Yulianti is the Head of Department (HOD) of ICT/SS for the primary section at Seri Mulia Sarjana School in Brunei.  She is dedicated to advancing education through technology. Her primary focus is teaching ICT to primary students, equipping them with essential digital skills for the 21st...

He is the Director of Center for the Development of Academic Excellence (CDAE) and Associate Professor at the Department of Medical Education, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. With a background as a medical doctor, he has earned a Master of Science and a PhD in Medical...