Revising the future of classroom-based learning: Bridging human connection and digital innovation

In an era where AI, remote learning, and hybrid education models are reshaping the fabric of education, what does the future hold for classroom-based learning?

Leading experts come together to discuss their visions for the future of learning spaces:

Azlina Kamal, Education Specialist with UNICEF, brings a global humanitarian lens, advocating for equity, inclusion, and the role of the classroom as a sanctuary for social and emotional development, especially in underserved communities.

Jeff Sandhu, CEO at 42 Malaysia, offers a disruptive perspective grounded in peer-to-peer, project-based learning and questions whether structured classroom environments still serve today’s digital-native learners.

Together, they will explore the critical skills and mindsets educators need to thrive in a modern classroom: adaptability, digital fluency, empathy, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The session will also examine emerging teaching methods, including competency-based learning, tech-integrated pedagogy, and learner agency, and debate how these can be realistically implemented across diverse educational contexts.

Thursday 02 October 10:00 - 10:30 Leadership Summit: Plenary

Add to calendar 10/02/2025 10:00 10/02/2025 10:30 Revising the future of classroom-based learning: Bridging human connection and digital innovation A discussion about the relevance of classrooms and whether they are in need of a reinvention. Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai