Adrian Low

CEO and Founder Stageo

Adrian Low is the Founder of Stageo, a SaaS-enabled global marketplace and business platform that helps educators, coaches, consultants, and trainers structure, manage, and deliver their expertise.

He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Monash University, Australia, and brings over 20 years of experience across technology consulting, systems implementation, and digital transformation. His work has spanned Malaysia, the UK, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, China, Pakistan, and Indonesia.

Adrian’s recent work has focused on the intersection of technology, professional education, and institutional learning. He led the design and implementation of a group-wide integrated digital strategy for the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers, STF Resources, and Asian Banking School, supporting their digital learning and engagement infrastructure from blueprint to delivery.

Adrian has worked on enterprise technology and transformation programmes for banking and financial institutions including HSBC, Standard Chartered, UOB, CIMB, Sainsbury’s Bank, Postbank Netherlands, and Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund. He was previously a Senior Manager in EY Advisory and later served as CEO and Principal Consultant of Metriqa.

Through this work, Adrian saw a clear gap: human expertise deserves the digital infrastructure to thrive in an AI-shaped world.

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Anggita Citanegara Lubis

Educator Sekolah Murid Merdeka (SMM)

Anggita Citanegara Lubis is a Human Development specialist dedicated to exploring the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and digital transformation. As a Neuroscience Coach and the founder of MF Consulting, she specialises in human capital development, while her role as an educator at Sekolah Murid Merdeka (SMM) allows her to apply these high-level cognitive strategies in a K12 environment. Anggita is dedicated to navigating the intersection of human potential and emerging technology. With extensive practical experience in teaching and coaching, she focuses on how individuals can maintain cognitive agency in an increasingly automated world.

Anggita is an advocate for "Cognitive Protectionism", the deliberate preservation of effortful thinking in an era of digital convenience. By synthesising the latest findings in cognitive science with hands-on pedagogical experience, Anggita helps individuals to design learning/working environments that prioritise mental resilience and ensure AI serves as a tool for augmentation rather than a substitute for independent thought.

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Animesh Priya

Chief of Partnerships Global School Leaders

Animesh Priya has worked in the education sector for over 15 years. He has been at Global School Leaders (GSL) since 2020, and looks after their external partnership and policy work. His journey in the development sector started when he joined Teach For India as a Fellow in 2011. He led Teach For India's Chennai city operation after his fellowship. He has also worked with organizations operating in tribal areas in his home state, Jharkhand.

Animesh has a Bachelor's in Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology and a Masters in Public Affairs from the O'Neill School at Indiana University, Bloomington. Animesh started his career with Sungard Higher Education. He also spent a year at O'Neill post his Masters, leading relations with governments in low- and middle-income countries.

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Antony Wambua

COO Applicaa

Antony Wambua is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer at Applicaa, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's Admissions, Marketing, CRM, and Bursary platform. Working closely with product and engineering teams, Antony helps transform customer insights into innovative solutions that enable schools to streamline admissions, improve engagement and increase enrolment outcomes.

Since co founding Applicaa, Antony has been instrumental in the evolution of the platform from the first version of Admissions+ into a comprehensive end to end solution used by independent and international schools worldwide. His focus is on delivering practical AI powered capabilities that help admissions teams respond faster, nurture prospective families more effectively and convert more enquiries into enrolments without increasing administrative workload.

Passionate about solving complex challenges through intuitive technology, Antony is driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on schools and the families they serve. He is particularly excited by the role AI is playing in transforming admissions, helping schools unlock the full potential of their existing pipeline while creating more personalised, efficient enrolment experiences.

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Charissa Lim

Manager (Curriculum and Operations) EtonHouse Education Centre

Charissa Lim is Manager, Curriculum and Operations at EtonHouse Singapore, where she leads curriculum design, hiring and developing teaching teams, and centre partnerships for enrichment programmes across multiple preschools. She holds an MEd in Curriculum and Teaching from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, and a First Class Honours BA in Childhood Studies from the University of Leeds.

She is currently working on the Mind and Maker Curriculum, an early childhood AI readiness and literacy framework for ages 18 months to 6 years. Outside her core role, she explores how EdTech and AI tools can support young learners through various passion projects, and occasionally writes about AI and education at charissalwq.com.

Damir Odobasic

Head of Music, ICT, and Digital Integrations Shanghai United International School (SUIS)

Damir Odobasic is the Head of Music, ICT, and Digital Integration at Shanghai United International School (SUIS), where he leads cross-campus initiatives to embed innovative technologies and AI into everyday teaching. With a diverse background in music education, education technology, and curriculum design, Damir empowers teachers and students alike to embrace digital tools in creative, ethical, and impactful ways.

A frequent speaker at international education conferences, Damir shares practical insights on the evolving role of educators in the AI era. He is the author of the AI in Harmony newsletter and the creator of Damir Musicverse, a platform offering resources for music teachers looking to integrate EdTech and AIEd into their classrooms.

His current work encompasses the development of both music and ICT curricula, as well as leading school-wide collaborations to help teachers enhance their practice through purposeful technology integration. Through this work, he supports future-ready learning environments grounded in creativity, digital fluency, and ethical use of AI.

He is honored to be a member of the Bett Asia Advisory Group and contribute his expertise at the intersection of arts, technology, and education.

Dato' Professor Dr Mohammad Shatar bin Sabran

Chief Executive Officer Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Dato’ Professor Dr Mohammad Shatar bin Sabran was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) on February 8th, 2021. As an Agency under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MQA is the sole body that oversees and coordinates the quality assurance and accreditation of national Higher Education. Under this appointment, he is the President of ASEAN Quality Assurance Network (AQAN) with a total of 21 members across the ASEAN’s region.

After receiving his Diploma in General Studies from Indiana University of Bloomington, USA, he pursued his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s at Iowa State University, Ames, USA majoring in Community and Regional Planning. In 1999, he completed his doctorate in Leadership and Community Development from University of Missouri, Colombia USA. His early career as top management started from Universiti Putra Malaysia when he was appointed as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) in 2013. Continuing to display credibility as a leader, he was later appointed as Vice Chancellor of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris in 2017. Recognised as one of the National Social Experts, he has delivered more than 800 talks and published more than 40 books related to motivation, leadership, and community development.

Apart from having a persona in his leadership, Dato’ Professor Dr. Mohammad Shatar has received various Awards nationally as well as internationally. Among them are the ‘Extra Ordinary Performance Awards’ from Iowa State University; Media Personality Award; Gold Award, Innovation and Research in Counselling; ‘Anugerah Akademik Negara’ (Teaching Field); Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century 2012 by the International Biographical Center, England and listed in the 2012 Who’s Who in the World publication.

Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim

Director Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat

Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim is the Director of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat..

She is also Honourary Fellow at MASA Institute, Senior Advisor of Edvolution, Board Member of Teach for Malaysia, Advisory Board of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Global Advisory Council Teach for All Global Institute, and Member of AI Observatory and Action Lab Steering Group. Under her leadership, SEAMEO has agreed to host the International Institute of Online Education in Southeast Asia in partnership with UNESCO, strengthening its role in advancing AI in education across the region.

Datuk Habibah is the former Director General of Education Malaysia and has served the Ministry of Education Malaysia for more than 34 years before retiring on 6 April 2021.

She began her career as a secondary school teacher and among posts held are the Head of the Delivery Management Office, Executive Director of the Education Performance and Delivery Unit, Director of the Educational Planning and Research Division, and Deputy Director General of Education (Policy and Curriculum).

She has extensive experience in policy development, macro planning, programme implementation and evaluation. She played an instrumental role in the development of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, Education Development Master Plan 2006-2010 and Education Development 2001-2010.

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David Wiehls

Neurotechnology Educator and BCI Consultant NeuroTX (Germany) and 杭州纽若脑控科技有限责任公司 (China)

David Wiehls is a German engineer and global educator born in Colombia and an alumnus of RWTH Aachen University. Bringing a truly international perspective to pedagogy, David has taught across Argentina, Oman, and several European cities, and has been based in the educational and tech hub of Hangzhou, China, since
2023.

Since 2021, he has specialised in integrating cutting-edge neurotechnology and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) into educational frameworks. His work focuses on demystifying how these technologies function, embedding them meaningfully into K12, university, and adult STEAM curricula, and leveraging them to enhance
student cognitive functions.

A champion for hands-on, forward-thinking science, David has also served since 2023 as a mentor and
jury member for the international BCI hackathon Br41in.io as its main host partner in China. He currently partners with schools to bring neurotechnology directly into classrooms, equipping educators with the tools to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators.

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Dewi Yulianti

Ed Tech Program Lead Seri Mulia Sarjana School (Brunei)

Dewi Yulianti is an educational technology leader and Head of ICT and Technology at Seri Mulia Sarjana School in Brunei Darussalam. With nearly two decades of experience in education, she leads whole-school digital transformation initiatives across Preschool to Secondary levels, focusing on AI integration, digital learning ecosystems, teacher professional development and inclusive education practices.

She has spearheaded the implementation of Microsoft Teams, digital assessment systems, flipped learning strategies, and AI-supported classroom innovation while mentoring teachers in sustainable technology adoption. Under her leadership, the school was recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School (2025–2026), with 32 teachers achieving Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) certification.

Dewi has presented at EduTech Asia (2024 and 2025) and Bett UK 2026, sharing practical strategies for responsible AI implementation, teacher empowerment, and future-ready learning environments that balance innovation with educator wellbeing.

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Dr Anas Annuar

CEO Johor Skills Development Centre

Dr Anas Annuar is the Chief Executive Officer of Johor Skills Development Centre (JSkills), a leading TVET institution owned by Johor Corporation, focused on developing industry-ready talent for Johor’s evolving economic landscape. He holds a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, and brings over 16 years of leadership experience across higher education, certification, consulting, industry collaboration, and organisational transformation.

He leads strategic initiatives in workforce development, industry training, and talent upskilling, with key focus areas including data centre talent, advanced manufacturing, digital skills, AI, and technical education. He is also involved in Johor Talent Development Council (JTDC) initiatives, supporting coordinated talent development efforts aligned with Johor’s economic priorities.

At the national level, Dr Anas contributes to the wider skills development ecosystem as an Exco of the Federation of Malaysian Skills Development Centres (FMSDC), working with peer institutions to strengthen industry-led TVET and workforce readiness in Malaysia.

Under his leadership, JSkills works closely with industry, government, and academic partners to strengthen Johor’s talent pipeline and support the state’s growth in high-value sectors, including digital infrastructure and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

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Dr Damla Khan

Founder and CEO TynkerByte and Brainsteins

Dr Damla Khan is a neuroscientist, consultant and entrepreneur. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience from the University of Glasgow, an MRes in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (Clinical Neuroscience) from Cardiff University.

She completed postdoctoral research at the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University and earned an MBA with Merit from Imperial College London Business School. Damla also serves on the Imperial Business School Advisory Council and the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore’s Leadership & Talent Development Committee.

At Imperial, she received the IBM Entrepreneurial Journey Project prize and the Dean’s Social Impact Fund. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and works as a consultant in Deep Tech, Life Sciences and MedTech.

Damla is the founder of the education company Brainsteins and the EdTech startup TynkerByte. As a STEM Ambassador and education advocate, she is committed to advancing innovation and creating meaningful impact in education.

Dr HC Aslam Khan

Academic Director and Vice Chairman; Vice President ERICAN Education Group, Malaysia; National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)

Dr HC Aslam Khan Bin Samahs Khan obtained his academic and professional qualifications in Malaysia and the United Kingdom. He had been a Senior Lecturer, Master Trainer and Consultant in the English Studies Department and Head of International and Corporate Department in the Teacher Education Campus, Ministry of Education Malaysia, and where he received four National and one International Excellent Service Award. In December 2022, he received The Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards for Best Education Sector/Community Award.

He has vast experience in planning, implementing, coordinating and managing national and international Teacher Education and Professional Training Programmes, namely, theTeacher Training Twinning Programmes between Malaysia and the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Malaysia Australia Education Project for Afghanistan (MAEPA), as the Project Manager. He is frequently invited as a featured speaker at various national and international English Language and Education conferences and also as a reviewer for journal articles. He contributed as an Executive Committee and Vice-President of MELTA for 23 years, the Vice President 2 of MAE (Malaysian Association for Education) and an Advisor/Committee Member of AsiaTEFL ProfNet. He served the Ministry of Education Malaysia for 39 years before embarking on a career in private and corporate education.

Currently, he is the Academic Director and Executive Vice Chairman of Erican Education Group, Malaysia, Vice President of NAPEI (National Association of Private Education Institutions) Malaysia, and the Advisor/Committee of MAE (Malaysian Association for Education).

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Dr Husaina Banu Kenayathulla

Associate Professor Faculty Education at Universiti Malaya

Dr Husaina Banu Kenayathulla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Management, Planning, and Policy. She earned her PhD from Indiana University, Bloomington, USA, and currently serves as the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies. Her research interests include education policy, economics and finance in education, comparative and international higher education. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications, she has made substantial contributions to her field.

Dr Kenayathulla has held several leadership roles, including Deputy Dean of Research and Enterprise, Head of Department, Chief Liaison Officer, Risk Manager, and Course Coordinator. She has also served in various editorial capacities, including Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Editorial Advisory Board Member, and Peer Reviewer for numerous educational journals. Notably, she co-edited a special issue of the International Journal of Education Development.

Dr Kenayathulla has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and has served as a panel expert for UNESCO on projects related to shadow education, micro-certification, artificial intelligence, and the development of subject-specific quality standards in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Dr Ismi Arif Ismail

Professor Universiti Putra Malaysia

Professor Dr Ismi Arif Ismail is a scholar in the fields of extension and continuing education. He specialises in policy development, youth development, and national unity. In the field of continuing education, he specialises in leadership and human resource development. Dr Ismi is also a senior researcher at the International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) Malaysia National Centre at the Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia collaborating closely with UNESCO in the Asia Pacific region.

Professor Dr Ismi Arif Ismail was the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and International Affairs at Universiti Putra Malaysia between 2022-2025. Before that, he served as the Director at the Institute for Social Science Studies (IPSAS), Universiti Putra Malaysia from 2020 to 2022. He was also the former Deputy Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) at the Faculty of Educational Studies, UPM, from 2017 to 2020 and from 2012 to 2013. He was seconded to the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT), Ministry of Education, from 2013 to 2015 as the Deputy Director (Teaching and Learning Leadership).

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Dr Jerrylyn Bacroya-Magbuo

Dean of Colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Education FAITH Colleges, Philippines

Dr Jerrylyn Bacroya-Magbuo is a Filipino academic leader, researcher, and trainer in education and EdTech. As Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at FAITH Colleges, she oversees programs in Teacher Education, Psychology, Sports Science, General Education, and Communication. She has led national training programs, pioneered AI-integrated pedagogy such as the Human Library Project and actively contributes to policy-level discussions on teacher education curriculum reform in the Philippines.

Her work bridges grassroots Teacher development, Higher Education innovation, and national education policy.

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Dr Malini Eliatamby

Vice President Academic (APAC) Cintana Education

Dr Malini Eliatamby is an influential leader with extensive experience across academic leadership, digital transformation, and institutional strategy in both national and global environments. Currently serving as Vice President Academic, APAC, Cintana Education, with previous leadership roles including Vice President Operations, INCEIF University, Chief Academic Officer of the INTI Group of Institutions, and Deputy Vice Chancellor of INTI International University.

Known for driving transformational change, she has successfully led large-scale academic and operational portfolios, including managing over 700 faculty and 200 support staff serving 17,000 students across six campuses. Her achievements include spearheading a major digital transformation that secured RM38 million in funding from the Board of the Central Bank of Malaysia, rolling out online education, transformative student engagement models, pioneering student retention and early warning systems, and leading complex culture transformation initiatives across diverse academic environments. She has designed learning experiences which are future forward and is now very active in the AI space, related to higher education and student outcomes.

An award-winning educator and change leader, she is a recipient of the National Outstanding Educator Award and the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change. She also co-authored the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institutional and Programmatic Guidelines for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.

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Dr Neelam Parmar

Director of AISL Academy (Learning and Development) AISL Harrow Schools

Dr Neelam Parmar is an internationally recognised professional in digital education, with over 20 years of experience in the EdTech landscape. Currently, she serves as the Director of AISL Academy at AISL Harrow in Southeast Asia, delivering on a global, online professional learning and development platform offering accredited and certified high-impact programmes, pathways, courses and webinars for K12 academic and non-academic members.

Previously, she held the position of Chief Digital Officer at E-ACT MAT in the UK and as Director of EdTech, Learning and Innovation with Ashford School and the United Learning Multi-Academy Trust. Neelam’s recent collaborations include impactful partnerships where she led initiatives focused on educational disruption and transformation. She actively supports global EdTech startups and has advised governments internationally on digital transformation and AI strategies, advocating for innovation in education governance and policy development.

Neelam holds prominent leadership and advisory roles in the education sector, more notably as an EdTech Advisory Board member with the Chartered College and Department of Education (DfE). She serves as a Governor for Bournemouth and Poole Colleges, Bett Advisory Board member and a judge. Dr. Parmar is part of the Schools and Academies Show Education Steering Committee and contributes to the Shape the Future Leaders Coalition. Internationally, she contributes to the AI in Education Panel with Educate Ventures, championing the integration of AI in education through thought leadership and policy.

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Dr Noeleen Heyzer

Former Under-Secretary-General United Nations

Dr Noeleen Heyzer is a social scientist and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General — the highest-ranking Singaporean in the UN system during her tenure (2007–2015).

She was the first woman to serve as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) since its founding in 1947. Responding to the climate and 2008 financial crises, she focused on identifying new drivers of sustainable and inclusive development to sustain the region’s dynamism. Major milestones during her leadership included advancing regional connectivity and coordinated responses to shared vulnerabilities as building blocks for regional cooperation. These efforts resulted in groundbreaking intergovernmental agreements on a regional intermodal transport and logistics system (especially for landlocked developing countries); inclusive socio-economic policies and social protection; regional disaster preparedness; regional proposals for paperless trade; an energy and water security cooperation framework; exploration of an Asian ICT superhighway; financing and technology for an inclusive and green future; and the empowerment of women and youth.

Prior to her role at ESCAP, Dr Heyzer was the first Executive Director from outside North America to lead the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) from 1994 to 2007. Under her leadership, UNIFEM advanced women’s economic security and rights, leadership and governance, peace and security, human rights, and the elimination of violence against women. She was widely recognised for her pivotal role in the Security Council’s adoption and implementation of the landmark Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, and for her missions to conflict-affected areas worldwide to promote women’s participation in peacebuilding and recovery.

Dr Heyzer served under four UN Secretaries-General and was the UNSG’s Special Adviser for Timor-Leste (2013–2015), supporting peacebuilding, state-building, and sustainable development. She later served as a member of the UNSG’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation (2017–2021) and as the UNSG’s Special Envoy on Myanmar (2021–2023).

A founding member of several international women’s networks, Dr Heyzer has served on numerous boards and advisory committees of international organisations, including the UNDP Human Development Report, the Asian Development Bank’s Eminent Persons Group, the Board of Trustees of the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Governing Board of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS). She was also a member of the Kofi Annan Global Commission on Elections and Democracy in the Digital Age; the Commonwealth High-Level Commission on Respect and Understanding chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen; advisory board of the Asia Global Institute, chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor Michael Spence; and the jury for U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s Innovation Award for Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment.

Dr Heyzer is currently Rector of Ridge View Residential College, National University of Singapore. In the turbulent era of disruptions, artificial intelligence, climate crisis and conflicts, she initiated the Rector’s Dialogue Series on Practicing Leadership for a Sustainable World. The conversations with experienced leaders focus on ethical and wise leadership to support students to be workplace and future ready, with courage to co-create a world that reflects our shared values and human dignity.

Born and raised in Singapore, Dr Heyzer was the top sociology student of her year, holding a Bachelor of Arts (Upper Hons.) and a Master of Science from the University of Singapore, and later a Doctorate in Social Sciences from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.

Dr Nurul Amelina Nasharuddin

Senior Lecturer Universiti Putra Malaysia

Ts Dr Nurul Amelina Nasharuddin is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Her areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), multimedia analytics, and AI in education, with applications spanning education, healthcare, and biodiversity.

Her work focuses on developing and applying AI-driven solutions to address real-world challenges, particularly in supporting teaching and learning, intelligent decision-making, and data-driven applications. Her key initiatives include the Literacy and Educational Analytics in Artificial Intelligence Framework for Educators (LEAD-AI) and the Students at Risk Prediction (SaRP) system.

She also serves as the Deputy Director of the UNESCO International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) National Center (Malaysia), where she promotes the adoption of AI and digital technologies in higher education. Dr. Nurul Amelina has led and participated in numerous AI- and NLP-related research and innovation projects, secured competitive research grants, and published extensively in these areas.

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Dr Nurul Nisa Omar

Associate Professor Sunway University

Associate Professor Dr Nisa Omar is a senior academic and executive trainer with over 18 years of experience in Higher Education, specialising in communication, media, digital literacy, and learning technologies. Renowned for her engaging and learner-centred approach, she has led curriculum innovation, academic leadership, and professional development initiatives that bridge academia and industry.

Her expertise spans strategic communication, social media, online communities, instructional design, and digital transformation. An active researcher and sought-after speaker, Dr Nisa regularly shares insights on the future of communication, digital learning, and technology-enabled education. Her work has been published in reputable journals and featured in industry platforms, reflecting her commitment to advancing both scholarship and practice.

Passionate about empowering individuals and organisations, Dr Nisa inspires audiences to embrace innovation, think strategically, and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

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Dr Sathisha Goonasakaran

Head of STEAM Department Tenby Schools Penang

Dr Sathisha Goonasakaran is an award-winning educator and STEAM leader committed to transforming education through innovation and purposeful learning. As STEAM Lead at Tenby Schools Penang, she has been instrumental in repositioning the school as Penang’s first STEAM specialist institution, leading the development of a 75,000 sq ft state-of-the-art STEAM facility equipped with robotics, AR/VR, and AI technologies.

She holds a PhD in Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where she developed a research-based model to strengthen interdisciplinary STEM learning. Dr. Sathisha actively delivers workshops across Asia, supporting educators in embedding integrated STEAM and effective EdTech practices.

Recognised as one of Bett Asia’s EdTech 10 Women in 2023, she was also awarded the Anugerah Guru Berwibawa (Private School) by the Penang State Education Department in 2025, honouring her leadership in private education. Her work focuses on leveraging AI in education while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and metacognition in learners.

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Dr Syriac Nellikunnel Devasia

Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Finance Perdana University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syriac Nellikunnel is the Dean of the Faculty of Business at Perdana University, Malaysia, and a distinguished educationist with deep expertise in higher education leadership, administration, and online education management. An accredited trainer, he previously served as Dean at MASHA University and has chaired more than six international conferences. Dr. Nellikunnel is the recipient of many global honors, including the Global Green Excellence Award (2026), Excellence in Educational Leadership Award (2025), and the Blackboard Award for Student Success (2019). His research spans marketing, sustainable development, UNSDGs, CSR, quality frameworks, consumer behavior, and digital transformation strategies. He has delivered keynote addresses at major international conferences on employability skills and emerging trends in teaching and learning. As a journal reviewer, external examiner, and PhD supervisor, Dr. Nellikunnel combines scholarship, mentorship, and governance expertise, making him a visionary leader shaping the future of higher education.

Dr Tirath Ramdas

Director Chamomile AI

Dr Tirath Ramdas is the Founder of Chamomile AI. He has led software R&D across big tech, startups, and academia, with prior roles at Google, HP, RMIT University, University of Zürich, and Monash University. He has published peer reviewed papers in journals and conference proceedings ranging from computer engineering to e-science, and he holds a patent for innovation in cybersecurity. He contributes to Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd. (MTSFB) in the area of Security, Trust, and Privacy.

Tirath's work now focuses on applied AI, human-centered software, and research-led product development. With Tidalic he studies how technology can help learners manage time, attention, and self-regulated learning across fragmented modern knowledge-work environments.

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Esther Cheng

Team Head, Entrepreneurship Development, Knowledge Transfer Sub-office The Education University of Hong Kong

Esther Cheng is a strategist and enabler in entrepreneurship development, knowledge transfer, and innovation, dedicated to bridging education, research, and industry. She leads strategic initiatives that support startup development, innovation capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration. She is also spearheading the development of entrepreneurship and research centres in two of Hong Kong's leading world-class innovation and incubation ecosystems, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) and Cyberport, fostering innovation, talent development, knowledge exchange, and startup growth.

Since graduating from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Esther has devoted her career to the education sector. Her early work focused on promoting life education, religious inclusivity, and dialogue among diverse communities, fostering mutual understanding and respect across different values and perspectives. In recent years, she has expanded her professional focus to knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship investment, exploring how innovation can generate meaningful impact in education and society.

Esther is also a School Board Member of a secondary school in Hong Kong, contributing to school governance and educational development. Combining her background in education with experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, she is passionate about empowering future generations with the mindset, skills, and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world and create sustainable social impact.

Gary Husler

Chief Education Development Officer LeapEd Services

Gary Husler is Chief Education Development Officer at LeapEd Services, a Malaysian social enterprise, where he has spent years designing and delivering education programmes inside the government school system. British by background and a long-term resident of Malaysia, he has built his career around solving education problems in high-need schools, the places where the gap between what children are taught and what they actually learn tends to be widest.

His flagship work is the READy+ programme, a statewide literacy and numeracy intervention across Selangor built on diagnostic assessment, rigorous outcome measurement, and sustained teacher development. As Project Director, he worked closely with schools, teachers, and ministry stakeholders to make intervention hold up across hundreds of classrooms.

His practice spans programme design, teacher professional development, and leveraging middle leaders to unlock sustainable change. He holds an MA in Applied Linguistics alongside CELTA and CELTYL qualifications, and has published materials on the Ministry of Education's DELIMA platform.

Gary designs around the teacher as much as he trains the teacher, working on the conditions beneath the classroom, the systems and routines under the waterline, so that change holds long after the intervention ends. He speaks on literacy, assessment, and intervention at scale.

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Howie Chang

Co-Founder and CEO Forward College

Howie Chang is a visionary leader at the intersection of technology, education, and business transformation. He is the co-founder and CEO of Forward College, a future-focused institution in Malaysia dedicated to equipping individuals with the digital and technological skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing world. Guided by its mission to build creators – not just consumers – of technology, Forward College exists to empower learners with real-world capabilities, while fostering a culture of innovation, purpose, and resilience.

Deeply committed to shaping sustainable talent pipelines, Howie has trained and mentored hundreds of professionals in AI, Product Management, UI/UX, and emerging technologies. As a certified HRD Corp trainer, he has delivered high-impact learning experiences for clients such as Dell, Clarivate, Micron, and Keysight. He has also lectured at Republic Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic, bringing practical relevance into the classroom.

Before returning to Penang to make a homegrown impact, Howie spent over a decade immersed in Southeast Asia’s startup and innovation ecosystems. His career reflects a rare blend of product thinking, user experience, and entrepreneurial grit – fueling his drive to help others adapt, learn, and evolve.

In addition to his role at Forward College, Howie serves as a member of the Board of Advisory for Bett Asia. In recognition of his contributions to the tech and innovation ecosystem, he was awarded the Pingat Jasa Kebaktian (PJK) by the Penang State Government and recently conferred the 2025 Outstanding Education Icon – Leadership Excellence Award by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific.

James Abela

Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship Garden International School

James Abela, Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship at Garden International School, combines his extensive industry experience with a passion for education.

Since 2012, he has been instrumental in shaping the UK computing curriculum. He is the author of Vibe Coding: From Idea to App at the Speed of Flow, Creating SwiftUI Apps in Playgrounds, Parenting and Teaching in the Age of AI, The Gamified Classroom and the Oxford University Press IB Diploma Computer Science book. As the founder of the Southeast Asia Computer Science Teachers Association (SEACSTA), James has become a key figure in computer science education. His accolades include being named 21st Century Teacher of the Year in 2014, an Apple Distinguished Educator (Class Cork 2012), and a finalist for the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award in 2023.

James also runs workshops and writes curriculum resources, inspiring students to pursue their passions and attend world-renowned universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, Imperial and Carnegie Mellon.

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Jane Yip (Zhen Ye)

Teacher True North International School (Vietnam)

Jane Yip is a product visionary, certified educator, and Agile advocate with over 18 years of experience building digital learning bridges, currently based in Hanoi.

Operating at the intersection of Design Thinking and EdTech, Jane specialises in translating complex pedagogical theories into robust, AI-supported teaching frameworks. By treating her live classrooms as agile prototype environments, Jane relies on continuous, qualitative feedback and rigorous testing to empower educators to transition from traditional content delivery to dynamic "Flow" facilitation.

Jane thrives in collaborative environments where evidence-based innovation, technology disruption, and human empathy converge to engineer measurable student success.

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Jeff Sandhu

CEO  Sunway FutureX DI – 42 Malaysia

Jeff Sandhu is the Chief Executive Officer of Sunway FutureX DI Sdn Bhd, the national operator of 42 Malaysia and Sunway FutureX Digital Skills — two groundbreaking initiatives focused on reimagining how Malaysia cultivates digital talent and builds a future-ready workforce.

Under Jeff’s leadership, 42 Malaysia is scaling its tuition-free, peer-to-peer coding school model across the country, with campuses in Kuala Lumpur, Iskandar Puteri, and Penang. The programme aims to train 10,000 software engineers by 2033, preparing Malaysians to lead in high-impact fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Engineering. With no teachers, no classes, and no fees, 42 Malaysia offers a radical yet inclusive pathway for young people from all walks of life to succeed in the digital economy.

At the same time, Jeff drives the strategic growth of Sunway FutureX Digital Skills, a corporate upskilling initiative that empowers employees across industries with practical, hands-on training in automated AI tools, no-code solutions, and digital transformation techniques. By bridging education and workforce innovation, Jeff helps organisations unlock greater efficiency, creativity, and resilience in an increasingly automated world.
Before transitioning into tech and education, Jeff spent five years in the creative industry as a producer and visual effects artist, where he worked on a wide range of multimedia campaigns and digital content projects across Southeast Asia. His experience crafting compelling narratives and producing high-impact visuals honed his storytelling, design thinking, and executional precision — qualities that continue to shape his leadership style today.

He later spent more than a decade at BFM Radio, where he became a key figure in shaping Malaysia’s tech and startup narrative. As Executive Producer of the Enterprise segment and the host of "Tech Talk", Malaysia’s only business-and-technology-focused radio show at the time, Jeff conducted over 5,000 interviews with founders, technologists, and thought leaders, reaching an audience of 40,000 monthly listeners. His work at BFM helped elevate national conversations around entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital disruption — well before these topics became mainstream.

Known for his multidisciplinary approach, Jeff brings together his experiences in media, design, ecosystem building, and strategic operations to develop forward-thinking solutions in education and workforce development. He has led numerous successful programmes, strategic partnerships, and public-private-philanthropic initiatives aimed at making digital transformation more inclusive and impactful.

Jeff is also a recognised thought leader on education reform and digital empowerment. In 2015, he represented Malaysia at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) Young Leaders Summit, and in 2019, he was selected for the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) — a testament to his commitment to driving meaningful change.

What sets Jeff apart is his unconventional path: he holds no traditional university or college degree, yet has spent his career proving the value of alternative education models and lifelong learning. Today, through 42 Malaysia and Sunway FutureX Digital Skills, he is helping thousands of others do the same — not just to keep up with the future of work, but to lead it.

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Jennifer Bantigue-Angeles

Academic Programme Manager SIS Group of Schools

Jennifer Bantigue-Angeles is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and curriculum developer with over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in international school settings. She specialises in active learning, student engagement, and language development, supporting teachers in translating pedagogy into effective classroom practice.

As Academic Program Manager at the SIS Group of Schools, she designs and leads professional development that equips teachers with practical, research-informed strategies they can apply immediately. Her work focuses on making learning visible, interactive, and accessible for diverse learners.

Jennifer has a double Master’s degree in education and public health. She has a certification in school management and leadership and is also a certified TESOL educator. She is known for delivering clear, structured, and highly practical sessions that help teachers strengthen engagement, improve student outcomes, and build confidence in their instructional practice.

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John Gwyn Jones MBE

CEO The Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)

Since graduating as a teacher in 1976, John continues to serve in the education sector and has dedicated 45 years in leading schools, both the UK and Internationally. John’s first International posting was with the British
Forces Schools in Hong Kong. He took on his first Headteacher/Principal post in Penang, Malaysia in January 1991.

During his time in Malaysia John became a founding member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International
Schools in Asia) and was appointed as the first Chairman of the Federation.

John retired as Principal at the end of the 2013/2014 Academic Year (July 2014), after dedicating 23+ long and loyal years of service to St Christopher’s International School, Penang.

This was short lived, as in August 2014, he was invited to take on a new leadership/consultancy position as Director of Development and Managing Director of Panyathip International Group of Schools in Laos where he supported the development of five campuses In June 2019, after another brief retirement, John was successful in being appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) where he now supports nearly 110 premier British International Schools across 20
countries throughout Asia.

During his long career in Education, John has been awarded a Leadership award by Julia Gillard, the first female Prime Minister of Australia, for his dedicated leadership service in International Education. He has been invited to numerous global and regional Educational conferences as a guest and keynote speaker (Education World Forum, WORLDIDAC, IPSEF, INDIA DIDACTIC, EDUtech ASIA, LEARNIT AND BETT) and is a
member of the advisory Board of BETT Asia.

John was awarded an M.B.E by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her 2020 New Year’s Honours List for his services to British Education Overseas.

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Kelly Lim Sin Ee

Director of Educational Technology and Operations PEMIMPIN

Kelly Lim is the Director of Operations and Educational Technology at PEMIMPIN, where she leads the development and implementation of LADAP Plus, Malaysia’s first professional development mobile app for teachers and school leaders.

Drawing on experience as a secondary school teacher, lecturer for incarcerated learners, and former Chemistry researcher, Kelly brings a unique perspective that combines classroom experience, learning design, and purposeful innovation. Throughout her career, she has worked directly with diverse learners, led school-wide initiatives, and supported educators in strengthening their professional practice.

At PEMIMPIN, Kelly has contributed across the organisation’s core initiatives, from empowering school leaders through leadership development programmes to leading the inaugural Malaysia Teacher Prize Summit.

Today, Kelly focuses on scaling high-quality teacher professional development through technology, data, and systems that support sustainable educational impact. Her work centres on how evidence-based pedagogy and
thoughtful technology integration can enhance professional learning, strengthen teacher readiness, and ultimately support better outcomes for students.

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Lai Cheng Wong

Senior Communication and Publication Manager SEAMEO RECSAM

Lai Cheng Wong is a Senior Manager at SEAMEO RECSAM with over 17 years of experience in strategic communications, knowledge management and regional education cooperation. She actively advances Digital literacy, AI literacy and Media and Information Literacy (MIL) at regional and global levels through her through her speaking, consulting, and publishing work.

In 2020, she co-founded the Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network, on a pro bono basis to empower Southeast Asia educators to integrate MIL into classroom practice. The Network has received several international recognitions, including the TechCamp Global Grant (2020), the U.S. Department of State Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Award (2022), and the UNESCO Global MIL Award (2023). Throughout her career, Wong as been actively involved in strategic planning, policy consultation and digital & media literacies advocacy and research work.

She has provided expert consultations and capacity building on digital and MIL for organizations such as the DCN Global, UNESCO regional offices, government agencies, and universities across Southeast Asia and beyond. She has led and contributed to numerous regional initiatives, including SEAMEO-Google teacher training on digital skills, TechCamp Malaysia–Philippines, and the ASEAN Teachers BootCamp on MIL.

She has also contributed to the development of AI Literacy Guidelines for the Ministry of Education Malaysia, the Southeast Asia regional policy framework on AI in Education (AIEd) and facilitated a capacity-building workshop on the integration of MIL into Mongolia’s national curriculum for educators, with the support of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia.

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Lai Sok Yee

Senior Lecturer Sunway College KL

Ms Lai Sok Yee is a dedicated educator, innovator, and advocate of technology-driven learning. As a Senior Lecturer and Blended Learning Coordinator for the Sunway Diploma Studies at Sunway College KL, she is at the forefront of integrating digital tools into education.

With a strong focus on blended learning methodologies and flipped classroom strategies, Ms. Lai empowers both educators and students to embrace modern teaching practices. She is deeply passionate about people development and lifelong learning and believes in equipping educators with the skills needed to navigate the evolving educational landscape, ensuring they remain agile in the era of Generative AI and digital transformation.

Lakshmi Annapurna Chintaluri

Director (Academics and Operations) Educational Mentoring India (EMI)

Lakshmi Annapurna Chintaluri is a distinguished educational leader with over 30 years of experience across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Certified in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard University, she has held leadership roles spanning teacher, principal, vice-principal and independent consultant, training over 10,000 teachers and 5,000 principals and headmasters across India.

Co-Founder and Director of Educational Mentoring India, Lakshmi leads globally on sustainable education and global citizenship, representing India at the UN ESCAP Asia Pacific Finance Roundtable for Climate Change, the UN Water Conference in New York, and COP30 in Brazil. She is Country Coordinator for the Centre for Global Education, Canada, and a member of iEARN, USA. A Bett Asia Award winner for Collaboration, published author and NEP 2020 resource person, Lakshmi's vision is singular to make holistic, inclusive education accessible to every child, at every level, everywhere.

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Lee Schuneman

Chief Product Officer Efekta Education

Lee Schuneman is a 2 x BAFTA winning product and technology leader, who serves as Chief Product Officer at Efekta Education, where he leads the vision and development of Efekta’s AI-powered education system. At Efekta, Lee is driving the transformation of language education by building personalised, scalable, and immersive learning experiences that aim to address global challenges in education; from accessibility and teacher shortages to quality and scalability.

Lee brings over 30 years of experience to his role, with a background in creating and developing successful platforms, products, and devices at world-leading companies including Nintendo, Microsoft, and Xbox. Before joining Efekta, he was Studio Head at Microsoft’s Lift London, where he led pioneering work on 3D computing, HoloLens, and design-driven learning tools like Paint 3D. His work on Rare Ltd’s Kinect Sports franchise earned him two BAFTA awards including ‘Best Family Game’.

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Lenny Ceng

Southeast Asia Partnership Coordinator Generation Global (International Baccalaureate)

Lenny Ceng is the Southeast Asia Coordinator for Generation Global at the International Baccalaureate (IB), where she works to expand opportunities for young people to engage in meaningful intercultural dialogue and develop as active global citizens. Based in Jakarta, she builds partnerships with schools, NGOs, and government across the region to broaden the programme’s reach and impact.

Before joining the IB, Lenny spent nearly a decade at the University of Sydney, supporting prospective students across Indonesia in preparing for higher education and navigating their transition to university life. Her experience in education has strengthened her commitment to empowering young people with the skills, empathy, and confidence needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Lenny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science from Universitas Indonesia and a Master of Management from the University of Sydney. Passionate about fostering cross-cultural understanding and youth leadership, she is dedicated to helping students embrace global perspectives and engage in constructive dialogue across differences.

Mathieu Dooms

Educational Technology Coordinator Overseas Family School (Singapore)

Mathieu Dooms is an educational leader and technology strategist currently serving as the Educational Technology and Events Coordinator at the Overseas Family School (OFS) in Singapore. With a focus on the intersection of pedagogy and emerging tech, Mathieu specialises in navigating the "mindset shift" required for successful AI integration in K-12 environments. He is an active contributor to the regional EdTech community, known for developing comprehensive frameworks that move beyond technical proficiency to foster critical thinking and ethical engagement.

At OFS, he leads hands-on initiatives that empower educators, students, and parents to embrace AI as a collaborative partner in the learning process. By translating complex AI concepts into actionable classroom strategies and administration support, Mathieu ensures that school communities are equipped with the essential 21st-century skills needed for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Michael Klemm

 Managing Director Singapore Education Network

Michael Klemm founded (2020) the Singapore Education Network (SEN) as a regional alliance of 1,500+ educational professionals in Asia with offices in Singapore and Indonesia. SEN is a One-Stop-Service provider in Education and also manages platform “EdTech Marketplace Asia” offering 300+ technology-solutions for the education sector in Asia.

Michael is also a Venture Partner - Higher Education & EdTech for Education Consultancy “EDT & Partners”.
He mentors EdTech Startups in accelerators Eduspaze and 500Global and is among the Top 100 influencers in EdTech 2023/24 by EdTech Digest.

Previously, he worked for Minerva University, National University of Singapore, Training Institute NTUC LearningHub, World Vision International and International Labour Organization in several countries across Asia.

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Monica Zhang

Associate Director Of School Development Ray Education Group

Monica Zhang is Associate Director of School Development at Ray Education Group, where she leads cross-campus academic improvement, teacher development, quality assurance and strategic partnerships across an international network of schools in China, the United Kingdom and Malaysia. With more than 17 years of experience in international education, she specialises in translating strategy into scalable programmes for teaching, assessment and school improvement.

Monica leads the Group's AI Learning Community across eight campuses serving more than 12,000 students. Her work has enabled over 500 teachers and 3,000 students to benefit from responsible uses of generative AI in lesson planning, formative assessment, personalised learning and workload reduction. She also supports Cognia accreditation and classroom-observation practices, Cambridge and OxfordAQA partnerships, and leadership development for international-school teams.

She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a PMP-certified project professional, a Bett Asia Awards 2026 judge and a Bett UK EdTech 10 honouree. She holds an MSc in TESOL from the University of Bristol and regularly contributes to international conferences on AI in education, teacher professional development and school leadership.

Nanda Noviza Rachman

Education Solutions Engineer Google for Education

Nanda Noviza Rachman is a Senior Information Technology Professional with 25 years of diverse experience spanning solution consulting, presales, teaching, database administration, and project management. Holding a Master of Business Management from Bina Nusantara Business School, Nanda currently serves as a Solution Engineer for Google for Education, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, and Pakistan. In this role, Nanda articulates the transformative value of Google Workspace for Education and Chrome Enterprise, orchestrating technical pre-sales cycles and customised deployment roadmaps.

Prior to this, Nanda held dual roles as an Account Manager and Business Development Manager at a local industry-leading company, managing active accounts and successfully closing deals for various IT solutions. Nanda's background also includes serving as a Technical and Functional Consultant specialising in Campus and Learning Management Systems for a specialised technology firm. Additionally, Nanda spent over nine years at a prominent IT training institution as an Education HRD Manager and Professional IT Instructor. Throughout this extensive career, Nanda has consistently demonstrated expertise in architecting technical solutions that proactively align with core customer business objectives. 

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Paul Antcliffe

Primary School Deputy Headteacher British International School Kuala Lumpur (BSKL)

Paul Antcliffe has been the Deputy Head of Primary School at the British International School Kuala Lumpur, having previously worked as Head of Primary and Co-Principal at International School at Park City Hanoi and Head of Primary at both Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong and Dulwich College Yangon.

Paul has over 20 years of experience working in education and 15 years working in school leadership. He is also the father of a child with additional learning needs. Throughout his career, Paul has had a strong commitment to inclusive practices and creating opportunities to enable all students - especially students with additional needs - to develop their confidence, belonging and sense of self-value at school.

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Paul Tan

 Senior Vice President (Asia Pacific) Cintana Education

Paul Tan is a senior international executive and Regional SVP at Cintana Education, a global Higher Education network backed by Arizona State University and an alliance of 30+ institutions across 30 countries, united by a mission to make high-quality education accessible to communities across the globe. With over 15 years in higher education partnerships and investments across Asia-Pacific, he has spearheaded Cintana's strategic partnerships with universities including Sunway University (Malaysia), Mapua University (Philippines), Lac Hong University (Vietnam), Mahanakorn University of Technology (Thailand), and Universitas Esa Unggul (Indonesia) — and has extended the network's presence into Japan and Australia.

Prior to Cintana, Paul held senior roles at Laureate Education, the world's largest private university network, where he drove strategic growth and investment initiatives across Asia-Pacific. Before education, Paul worked at Astro All Asia Networks and PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory.

He holds an MBA, a First Class Honours Bachelor's in Business and Management, and is a CFA Charterholder.

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Professor Cher Ping Lim

Chair Professor of Learning Technologies and Innovation The Education University of Hong Kong

LIM Cher Ping is a Chair Professor of Learning Technologies and Innovation, and the Co-Director of the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies at The Education University of Hong Kong. He is also a Visiting Professor at the UNESCO International Centre for Higher Education Innovations. He has served for more than 10 years as the Editor-in-Chief of The Internet and Higher Education until 2025 and is now its Advisory Editor.

Over the last 25 years, he has engaged major education stakeholders at the national and international levels as his research and development partners for enhancing equity, quality and efficiency in the education sector enabled by emerging technologies.

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Ricky Tan

Google for Education Gemini Adoption Solution Engineer (Higher Education)

Ricky serves as a Gemini Adoption Solution Engineer at Google, where he helps drive the integration and scaling of generative AI technologies across the higher education landscape in APAC. With over 15 years of experience at the intersection of education and technology, he focuses on architecting AI-enhanced workflows and technical solutions designed to help academic institutions navigate complex challenges. In his current role, he collaborates closely with regional strategy, product, and sales teams to support the deployment of Gemini and cultivate future-ready learning environments.

Dedicated to accessible technical education, Ricky has a track record of designing and scaling applied learning programs and digital literacy initiatives globally. His experience spans building engaging AI programs, developing sandboxes for teaching and learning, and creating automation tools that help optimise institutional workflows. Passionate about effective change management, he has helped establish STEM curricula featured by international media and continues to advise national skilling projects on AI curriculum integration. Leveraging his technical background, Ricky serves as a collaborative bridge between AI engineering and educational leadership, working to ensure institutions can smoothly adopt and benefit from Google’s generative AI tools.

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Rizqi Khoirunnisa

Lead Research and Program Development Kuanta Indonesia

Rizqi Khoirunnisa is an education practitioner, teacher trainer, and program development specialist with more than 16 years of experience working in teacher development and school transformation. She has worked with educators, school leaders, and partners across Indonesia to design learning experiences and development programs that strengthen teaching quality and support meaningful change in schools.

In her current role at Kuanta Indonesia, Rizqi leads the design of training programs, educational projects, and strategic partnerships that connect innovation with practical implementation. Previously, she spent nine years at Putera Sampoerna Foundation, where she managed education programs and supported professional learning initiatives in diverse settings. A Cambridge trainer and Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching alumna, Rizqi brings both field experience and strategic perspective to her work. She is especially interested in teacher learning, school improvement, and creating education programs that are relevant, reflective, and impactful.

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Robin Keshaw

Partnerships, Marketing and Communication Lead  Generation Global (International Baccalaureate Organization)

Robin is currently the Partnerships and Communications Lead at Generation Global (International Baccalaureate). He is deeply passionate about nurturing young people's open-mindedness and dialogue skills, believing that empathy and connection are the foundation for a better, more equitable world.

Before joining the International Baccalaureate, Robin played a key role in large-scale education reforms in Delhi, including the establishment of Delhi Board of School Education and Schools of Specialized Excellence, initiatives that reimagined public education and broadened horizons for youth. A computer science and economics graduate from BITS Pilani, Robin was also a Teach for India fellow and CM Good Governance Associate.

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Rohaida Abdul Manap

Principal Assistant Director Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia

Rohaida Abdul Manap is a Principal Assistant Director at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM), leading digital learning transformation across 27 campuses, impacting over 30,000 students and more than 2,000 educators. With over two decades in the Ministry of Education Malaysia, her work sits at the intersection of policy, pedagogy and innovation.

Rohaida Abdul Manap contributed as a Subject Matter Expert for Malaysia’s Education Digitalisation Strategic Plan 2026–2035, where she focused on rethinking teacher education beyond LMS-driven models towards AI-enabled, future-ready ecosystems.

Rohaida Abdul Manap has represented Malaysia across international platforms in the Asia-Pacific, and is driven by one core belief: digital transformation in education must move beyond tools to truly reshape teaching, learning and impact at scale.

Sally Hodgson

 Head of Training  Wavenet Education

Sally Hodgson is Head of Training at Wavenet and a Google Champion, specialising in supporting educators and organisations to integrate technology into teaching and learning. With over two decades of experience in education and training, she is passionate about empowering both teachers and students to develop the digital skills needed for the future.  

Working in partnership with Google for Education, Canva and Microsoft, Sally designs and delivers engaging training programmes that focus on practical classroom application. Her work centres on helping schools build confidence in using innovative tools to enhance creativity, collaboration and critical thinking, ensuring technology is embedded meaningfully within everyday learning.  

As part of the Bett Asia School Challenge, sponsored by Google for Education, Sally has been supporting schools across Asia by leading training sessions on emerging technologies such as Gemini and NotebookLM. These sessions enabled both teachers and students to explore real-world problem solving.  

Sally is deeply committed to inclusive and impactful education, bringing a practical, learner-focused approach that inspires confidence and innovation in the use of technology across diverse educational settings. 

 
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Shoaib Raza

Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship Nexus International School, Singapore

Shoaib Raza is a multi-award-winning educator, international school leader, and author recognised for his work in innovation, strategy, and the integration of artificial intelligence in education. With leadership experience spanning independent schools in London and international schools across Asia, he has led award-winning initiatives that enhance educational quality, organisational strategy, and future readiness.

Shoaib helps schools develop evidence-based strategies that strengthen digital maturity, promote equity, and align innovation with measurable outcomes. He is known for positioning curriculum as a strategic asset, fostering entrepreneurial thinking, and supporting leadership development through capability building and succession planning.

Having advocated for international education across more than a dozen countries and four continents, Shoaib has worked with educators and boards to ensure that AI adoption supports institutional identity, resilience, and long-term value creation.

He is co-author of the best-selling book "Timeless Learning: Raising Thinkers with Classical Education and AI Innovation", which explores how classical educational principles can inform future-ready practice. Shoaib is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, and continues to contribute to global conversations on innovation, equity, and the future of learning.

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Simon Hornbrook

Head of Technology for Learning St Joseph's Institution International (Singapore)

Simon Hornbrook is an educational technology leader, strategist, and speaker specialising in purposeful innovation and whole-school digital integration. As the Head of Technology for Learning at St Joseph’s Institution International in Singapore, he drives strategic digital transformation, including leading the school's High School AI Strategy and complex institutional change management projects.

With an MA in Education and Technology and a professional background in the television industry, Simon brings a uniquely practical, story-driven lens to EdTech. He focuses on building enduring digital literacy rather than chasing 'shiny toys', advocating for content delivery that is concise, impactful, and respectful of the learner. Simon is a prominent voice in the APAC educational community, frequently delivering keynotes and workshops on strategic technology adoption, emerging educational trends, and pedagogical innovation

Simon McRoberts

Vice Principal Adcote School Shanghai (Ray Education Group)

Simon McRoberts is Vice Principal of Adcote School Shanghai and an experienced international education leader with more than 20 years of teaching experience, including 14 years in school leadership. He holds the UK National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

Before joining Adcote, Simon served as Head of Secondary at the British School of Nanjing and as International Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia Chinese International School in Shanghai. His professional interests include school leadership, curriculum development, teacher professional development, CLIL and responsible AI in education. He advocates using technology to strengthen professional judgement, human relationships and student learning.

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Sonia Wadhwa

Additional Director IT and Principal Salwan Education Trust and Salwan Junior School

Sonia Wadhwa is an accomplished educator, digital transformation leader, and global advocate for future-ready learning, with over 27 years of experience in teaching, curriculum innovation, and educational technology integration. At the forefront of reimagining education, Sonia has dedicated her career to equipping educators and learners with the tools, mindsets, and methodologies needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

Currently serving as a Technology Integration Specialist, Sonia has led pioneering digital transformation initiatives across CBSE, CISCE, and Cambridge curricula. Her strategies have empowered schools and educators to meaningfully integrate technology into pedagogy—enabling co-creation, personalization, and critical thinking from the earliest stages of learning. Her visionary work supports the belief that artificial intelligence, when thoughtfully deployed, can foster agency, enhance early cognitive development, and make learning deeply human, even in digital formats.

Sonia’s expertise spans Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Safety, and emerging technologies, which she has taught passionately to K–12 students. She is also a sought-after global trainer and thought leader in the educational technology landscape.

As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, Microsoft Trainer, and Global Learning Mentor, Sonia has trained over 25,000 educators worldwide on the integration of AI and digital tools into classroom practices. Her hands-on, teacher-centered training style ensures that even the most advanced technologies—like generative AI, machine learning, and cloud-based tools—are accessible, pedagogically sound, and adaptable to early years learning environments.

Steven Sutantro

Principal Learning Consultant REFO Indonesia

Steven Sutantro is the Principal Learning Consultant at REFO Indonesia. As an acclaimed Google Certified Trainer, Coach, and Innovator, Steven leads a team of experts in managing various training and mentoring programs for people involved in education.

He currently manages Gemini Academy, a nation-wide AI training program that equips educators with AI literacy. In collaboration with Google and the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, Steven and his adept team have successfully designed this AI re-skilling program to train 180,000+ educators throughout Indonesia.

With his expertise, Steven has created a variety of interactive AI workshops that have inspired 1,000+ leaders and educators to increase productivity and work efficiency, as well as spark creativity for better teaching and learning experience, leveraging technology, including AI.

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Stuart Miller

Head of Marketing, Asia Pacific Google for Education

Stuart discovered a passion for computers in school in the early 1980s. He later pursued an education in East Asian Languages and Civilizations, graduating from the University of Chicago in 2000. Following graduation, Stuart embarked on a teaching and curriculum development career in Shizuoka, Japan, from 2000 to 2004.

In 2006, he earned an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, specialising in Analytical Marketing Strategies. He then transitioned to the financial sector as a marketing analyst at Bank of America from 2006 to 2013. Since joining Google in 2013, he has taken on progressive roles, first as a sales strategy and operations manager in Japan, and later as the head of marketing for Asia Pacific at Google for Education since January 2018.

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Tomotsuna Inoue

Founder, CEO Pestalozzi Technology Inc.

Tomotsuna Inoue is the Founder and CEO of Pestalozzi Technology, a company dedicated to transforming human movement data into valuable insights for education and healthcare.

A former American football quarterback at Waseda University, Japan, he pursued a professional career in the United States before transitioning into entrepreneurship. His experience in high-performance sport shaped his belief that success is driven not by intuition, but by data.

In 2019, he founded Pestalozzi Technology with the mission “To make physical data valuable.” Today, the company operates ALPHA, a digital platform that collects and analyses physical fitness data from over 2 million students across Japan, working closely with government agencies, schools, and research institutions.

He has also been appointed as an Entrepreneurship Ambassador by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), promoting innovation in education.

Tripta Tarunesh

Co-Founder and Director (Educational Research) Educational Mentoring India (EMI)

Tripta Tarunesh is an early childhood expert with over 30 years of experience across classroom teaching, school leadership and curriculum design in India. Her practice is grounded in Harvard University's Project Zero where she completed Look Listen Interpret, Making Thinking Visible and Let's Play — and in Harvard's CEEL program, both of which deeply shaped how she sees children and learning. From that foundation she built two movements. PlayXploration uses technology to give play the structure and purpose it deserves in schools working across Play as an Activity and Play as Pedagogy, ensuring childhood is not missed, learning reaches every child, and teachers are empowered to observe, document and act on what they see. Her Life Skills program, built on jigsaw pedagogy for children aged 5 to 16, fills the gaps no curriculum addresses: civic sense, social responsibility, and the real workings of the world children are growing into.

Tripta is Co-Founder of Educational Mentoring India and has designed curricula for national and international organisations. She believes schools teach curriculi. PlayXploration teaches children.

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