EDUtech International Schools Summit Agenda

On 27-28 April, the summit will feature a series of keynotes and panels with interactive Q&A.

Join the online summit from wherever you are - watch live or on-demand

Please note all times in the agenda are in SGT (GMT +8)

All sessions will be recorded and made available for on-demand playback.

Time zone: Singapore (GMT+8), 27 - 28 April 2022

Schedule

Apr 27
Apr 28

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Apr 2711:20

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Organiser’s Opening Remarks

Keynotes

Parveen Sekhon, Head of Content - EDUtech, TerrapinnSingapore

Apr 2711:30

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Empowering the Future of Learning with Smarter Technology

Keynotes

The rise of hybrid learning has spurred the transformation of educational institutions globally. Many have accelerated their technology adoption to enable seamless learning amid endemic living. Stuart King, Lenovo's General Manager, Global Head of Education Systems and Solutions, will share opportunities and challenges on how institutions are making the game-changing transition to hybrid learning. And how can educators continue to maximize the learning potential of students while keeping them safe from the risks and challenges of a digital-first future?

Stuart King, General Manager, Global Head of Education Systems and Solutions, Lenovo SingaporeSingapore

Apr 2712:00

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Keynote Panel: International school market trends

Keynotes

Key areas for development and growth
How has planning strategy been informed by the past two years?
Developing innovative offerings that appeal to current demand trends

Moderator: Jay Thompson, Head of Primary, Network International SchoolSingapore

Rahul Deshpande, Chief Executive Officer EuroSchool , Billabong High & Centre Point Schools, Lighthouse LearningIndia

Dr Swati Popat Vats, President, Podar Education NetworkIndia

Fiona Carter, Director of International Business Development and Academics, Wellington College ChinaChina

Apr 2713:00

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Panel: The growth of the mid-market school

Summit

Meeting demand for affordable, high-quality education
Identifying the unique characteristics of mid-market schools
Vital physical and virtual infrastructure
Adapting fee structures

Moderator: Sudhir Kukreja, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Credence International SchoolsIndia

John Fearon, School Director & Founder, Knightsbridge House International SchoolSingapore

Andre Nunes, Head of Product, Open Assessment TechnologiesLuxembourg

Brian Rogove, Chief Executive Officer, XCL EducationSingapore

Yi Xian Ng, Executive Director, EtonHouse International Education GroupSingapore

Apr 2714:00

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Panel: Enhancing student recruitment through your unique value proposition and an inbound strategy

Summit

Using your brand’s value as a core admissions tool in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive landscape
Finding your persona: planning, developing, optimising, and creating content
Underpinning your inbound marketing and admissions strategy with a clear and well-developed unique value proposition

Moderator: Kat Warboys, APAC Marketing Director, HubSpotAustralia

Ayush Kalani, Associate Director - Student Acquisition, Global Schools FoundationIndia

Chrisse Olayres, Director of Marketing and Digital Activation - SEA and India, International Schools Partnership LimitedMalaysia

Câline Fonteneau, Director of Admissions and Marketing, KIS International School, BangkokThailand

Brian Frissyn, Senior Vice President & Group Marketing Director, Sing-Ed Global Schoolhouse Pte. Ltd.Singapore

Apr 2715:00

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Panel: Staff and faculty recruitment and retention

Summit

Remote recruiting strategies
Hiring more local teachers – with the added benefit of greater diversity in faculty
Understanding key requirements to ensure high retention rates
Access to quality training and CPD as a retention tool

Moderator: Anna Maad, Human Resources Director, International French School SingaporeSingapore

Manju Kohli, Director of Human Resources, UWC South East AsiaSingapore

Talat Sheerazi Goldie, HR Director, TaaleemUnited Arab Emirates

Charles Caldwell, Human Resources Director, English Schools FoundationHong Kong

Apr 2716:00

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Panel: Continuous professional development

Summit

Providing a mix of CPD opportunities, with a focus on individually-selected, whole-school and phase/group offerings
Ensuring the continuation of online professional development to remove common barriers in accessing CPD
Understanding the technology, content and pedagogical skills needed for teaching in a blended learning environment
Exploring micro-credentialing

Moderator: Michael Taylor, Head of School, Kyoto International SchoolJapan

Kavita Jaisi, Director of Academics and Curriculum, SIS Group of SchoolsIndonesia

Michelle Stroman, Director, Professional Learning, Education in MotionSingapore

Brianna Gray, Head of Professional Learning & Growth, ACS International SchoolsUnited Kingdom

Andy Hancock, Director of Education, Asia, Cognita SchoolsSingapore

Dr Marianne Yong-Macdonald, Group Head, Teacher Professional Learning & Student Opportunities, International Schools PartnershipCanada

Apr 2717:00

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Panel: Leadership for future-focused international education

Summit

Committing to diversity, inclusion, sustainability and equity
Schools that prioritise community safety, health and wellbeing
Leadership principles of successful schools

Moderator: John Gwyn Jones MBE, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of British International Schools in AsiaMalaysia

Beth Kerr, Global Director of Wellbeing, Cognita SchoolsUnited Kingdom

Kunal Dalal, Managing Director, JBCN Education Pvt LtdIndia

Amrita Vohra, Director of Education, GEMS IndiaIndia

Ian Hunt, Chairman, Haileybury KazakhstanKazakhstan

Dr Terry Creissen OBE, Regional Managing Director for China International, Nord Anglia EducationChina

Apr 2718:00

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Presentation: Key global trends in international school development

Summit

Edgardo Manzitti, Secretary General, International Schools AssociationArgentina

Apr 2718:30

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Organiser's Closing Remarks

Keynotes

Parveen Sekhon, Head of Content - EDUtech, TerrapinnSingapore

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Apr 2812:25

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Organiser’s Opening Remarks

Keynotes

Parveen Sekhon, Head of Content - EDUtech, TerrapinnSingapore

Apr 2812:30

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Keynote Panel: Technology investment trends in international schools

Keynotes

Priority areas for scalable and adaptable growth
Centralised vs. decentralised decision-making

Moderator: David Boehm, Director of Technology, British School In ColomboSri Lanka

Chasen Stahl, Group Director Of Innovation, Aoba-Japan International SchoolJapan

Emma Ou, Country Manager, ANZ & Strategy Planning Director, Asia-Pacific Region, ASUSAustralia

Terry McAdams, Director of Technology, Research, and Innovation, Branksome Hall AsiaRepublic Of Korea

Lee Drury, Group Head of Technology Implementation, ISPMalaysia

Craig Wehrle, Director of IT, North London Collegiate School JejuRepublic Of Korea

Apr 2813:30

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Panel: The future of assessment

Summit

Developing and implementing principles and practices of effective digital assessment and evaluation
Schoolwide online tracking tools that can be fully integrated into a school data management system
Collecting, analysing and using student assessment data to improve teaching and learning

Moderator: Matthew Scott, Principal, Middleton International SchoolSingapore

Ahmed Hussain, Director of Education, Harrow International AISLHong Kong

Matthew Smith, Head of Student Progress, Biology Teacher, Dulwich International High School SuzhouChina

Kathryn Garden, Curriculum and Assessment Lead, SPARK SchoolsSouth Africa

Apr 2814:30

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Panel: How technology will continue to shape education delivery

Summit

Delivering personalised learning and support via technology
Improving student engagement
The value of dedicated leadership in learning to support and drive the meaningful and considered use of technology