2025 Agenda
Join education leaders and fellow educators at Bett Asia’s two-day programme, featuring the Leadership Summit, Classroom Theatre, and Tech User Labs. The Leadership Summit features the Plenary, where education leaders and decision-makers can learn about innovation in Southeast Asian education from high-level speakers to improve learner outcomes. The afternoon sessions will later split into K12 and HE & TVET streams where keynotes and presentations will focus on challenges and solutions for different levels of education.
On the expo floor is the Classroom Theatre where teachers can hear talks about the latest improvements to teaching and learning. New for 2025 are the Tech User Labs where educators can gain CPD by attending workshops showcasing how to use the latest cutting-edge tools and technology.
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Welcome to Bett Asia 2025!
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View a special live stream of the opening sessions from the Plenary in the Classroom Theatre on the Bett Asia expo floor.
Join education ministers, ministerial representatives, and policymakers in an exclusive panel discussion about how leaders learn to innovate.
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Dr Silinthone Sacklokham
Director General of International Cooperation Department
Ministry of Education and Sports (Laos)
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An educator shares their journey in building AI literacy and preparing the next generation of innovators.
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In collaboration with Google for Education Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai
Get a sneak peek of Google for Education's latest AI-powered innovations to enhance learning and shape the future of classrooms.
In collaboration with Google for Education
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In collaboration with Open LMS Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Leveraging the full organisational power of your LMS.
In collaboration with Open LMS
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Insights into leading systemic change to create scalable innovation in policy, education, and technology.
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Sungsup Ra
Visiting Professor and Former Chief Sector Officer
KDI School of Public Policy and Management (South Korea) and Stanford University (USA); Asian Development Bank (ADB)
In collaboration with Cambridge Educator x EdTech Exchange Asia/Shanghai
This session will explore how policymakers can co-create inclusive, scalable EdTech solutions with educators through collaboration and mentorship.
In collaboration with Cambridge
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Calvin Wong Huey Neng
Senior Education Advisor, Southeast Asia and Pacific, Partnership for Education
Senior Education Advisor, Southeast Asia and Pacific, Partnership for Education
This session is ideal for educators and admissions teams seeking practical, scalable solutions to language assessment that combine academic integrity with operational ease.
Discover how you can harness tools such as an AI learning buddy to automate formative assessment via quizzes, essays, and role-play, track real-time student performance, and drive truly personalised learning.
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Vinothini Vasodavan
Senior Lecturer & Hub Leader for Educational Empowerment & Innovation, Education for All Impact Lab
Taylor’s University
Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
as achieve your goals. Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Use effective and purposeful prompt engineering to enhance lesson planning and curriculum design, as well
as achieve your goals.
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In collaboration with Canva Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai
Discover how teachers across Asia use creativity and AI to overcome challenges, save time, and empower every student to thrive.
In collaboration with Canva
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In collaboration with Piedmont | Norton Educator x EdTech Exchange Asia/Shanghai
An in-depth look at the impact of cyber bullying, sextortion and scams on schoolchildren in Asia, and how to protect them from online predators - because their safety doesn’t stop at the school gate.
In collaboration with Piedmont | Norton
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How esports and game-based learning are rapidly emerging as powerful tools for engaging learners and transforming classrooms.
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Namya Joshi
Student and Minecraft Student Ambassador
JAMK University of Applied Sciences Finland and Microsoft
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How assistive technology can significantly improve the learning experiences and academic performance of SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) students.
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In collaboration with ELSA Corp
Classroom Theatre Asia/Shanghai
Maximise personalisation in teaching and learning with Gen AI by seamlessly integrating advanced technology into teaching models to deliver tailored content, real-time feedback, and learning paths that meet each learner’s unique needs.
In collaboration with ELSA Corp
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Explore what media literacy is, its importance, and Malaysian case studies on empowering teachers, students, and parents.
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In collaboration with Apple Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai
Discover how fostering creativity and critical thinking can empower leaders and learners to confidently shape the future in an ever-evolving world.
In collaboration with Apple
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In collaboration with Acer and Microsoft Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Empower future-ready learners and say hello to smarter learning.
In collaboration with Acer and Microsoft
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Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
How educators and institutions can foster more flexible, inclusive, and responsive learning systems that meet learners where they are.
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Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim
Director
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
Leadership Summit: K12 Asia/Shanghai
How can schools guide students toward healthy digital habits in a world of constant screen use? This session explores what purposeful screen time looks like in the classroom and beyond, and how educators can partner with families to set boundaries, model balance, and lead confidently in shaping digital wellbeing.
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Find out how you can turn everyday lessons into extraordinary learning with simple, safe and creative uses of AI in the primary classroom.
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Turn classroom data into clear stories with free visualisation tools — helping educators reflect, adapt, and improve their practice.
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Dr Suzani Mohamad Samuri
Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation
Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
In collaboration with Efekta Education Group Leadership Summit: K12 Asia/Shanghai
Discover how 5 million students and 25,000 teachers have raised English proficiency and engagement in public school systems with AI tutoring.
In collaboration with Efekta Education Group
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In collaboration with AWS Leadership Summit: HE & TVET Asia/Shanghai
Hear how AWS is revolutionisng teaching, learning and administration with AI and cloud innovation.
In collaboration with AWS
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In collaboration with Samsung Classroom Theatre Asia/Shanghai
How do we create engaging, inclusive learning experiences for every student—and empower teachers to deliver them confidently?
In collaboration with Samsung
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Puay Yang Boo
Strategic Planning Lead for Education, Integrated B2B
Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania
Empowering teachers to lead is the first step to transforming schools and shaping the future for every student.
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The strategic benefits of marrying a local educational institute with the right international academic partner, along with industry.
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How to combine AI learning with existing curriculum and assessments.
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Professor Venky Shankararaman
Professor of Information Systems (Education) and Vice Provost (Education)
Singapore Management University (SMU)
The session explores how schools with shared systems, structures and procedures can become engine rooms of innovation and create an unrivalled pipeline for internal talent spotting and progression.
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Discover how educators in Malaysia and Indonesia are using simple yet powerful technologies to create inclusive, enriching learning experiences for students with SEND—through practical, classroom-based case studies.
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A panel of students reveal how gaining AI literacy changed their perceptions of technology, impacted their learning, and shaped their future career choices.
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The Women in EdTech mentoring circles seek to create a supportive and empowering space for women in the sector.
How cyber smart educators can prepare students for a safer digital future.
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Fazlan Bin Abdullah
Acting Head, Pre-Emptive Technology and Services Division
CyberSecurity Malaysia
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Celebrate EdTech excellence with us at the Bett Asia Awards.
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In collaboration with Britannica Education Breakfast Roundtables Asia/Shanghai
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education, and English Language Teaching (ELT) is one of the areas where its impact is most visible.
In collaboration with Britannica Education
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In collaboration with Google for Education Breakfast Roundtables Asia/Shanghai
Imagine a classroom where technology seamlessly connects students, teachers, and resources, fostering personalised learning experiences and unlocking new possibilities.
In collaboration with Google for Education
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In collaboration with Adobe Breakfast Roundtables Asia/Shanghai
Discover how generative AI empowers educators and students to create, collaborate, and innovate in today’s digital learning landscape.
In collaboration with Adobe
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How to build a more resilient and inclusive STEM ecosystem for educators and learners.
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Explore practical strategies and discover the potential of Gen AI tools in fostering imagination, communication, creativity, and empathy among young learners.
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In collaboration with Kahoot! Leadership Summit: Plenary Asia/Shanghai
How Kahoot! powers student success, strategic assessment, and AI-driven learning in Asian institutions.
In collaboration with Kahoot!
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In collaboration with Google for Education Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Transform your school with AI.
In collaboration with Google for Education
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Watch this space for more details.
A roundtable for educators to openly share insights, tips, and challenges on how edtech impacts learning outcomes.
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A discussion about the relevance of classrooms and whether they are in need of a reinvention.
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Dato’ Dr Mehander Singh Nahar Singh
Education Adviser
National Education Advisory Council, Ministry of Education (Malaysia)
This roundtable is an opportunity for Teachers to share experiences and explore what training is needed to empower them at every stage of their careers.
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Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
In collaboration with Samsung Classroom Theatre Asia/Shanghai
How do we create engaging, inclusive learning experiences for every student—and empower teachers to deliver them confidently?
In collaboration with Samsung
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Puay Yang Boo
Strategic Planning Lead for Education, Integrated B2B
Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania
What every institution needs to know about creating an effective AI policy.
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Dr HC Aslam Khan
Academic Director & Vice Chairman; Vice President
ERICAN Education Group, Malaysia; National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)
Professor M Iqbal Saripan
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Quality Assurance)
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
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In collaboration with Acer and Microsoft Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Empower future-ready learners and say hello to smarter learning.
In collaboration with Acer and Microsoft
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How online schools can provide a more engaging curriculum and support for students.
The Women in EdTech mentoring circles seek to create a supportive and empowering space for women in the sector.
Empowering leaders to optimise their schools towards better student outcomes.
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Dr Jerrylyn Bacroya-Magbuo
Dean of Colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Education
FAITH Colleges, Philippines
Find out how play-based learning, underpinned by a robust academic foundation, can unlock essential skills in young children.
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The Women in EdTech mentoring circles seek to create a supportive and empowering space for women in the sector.
workshop. Tech User Labs Asia/Shanghai
Discover how AI can enhance course design, teaching, and assessment through real examples in a hands-on
workshop.
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Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
Enjoy a break with light refreshments and network with your fellow education peers.
In collaboration with Google for Education Classroom Theatre Asia/Shanghai
The Bett Asia Schools Challenge returns for its third year! Watch students present their solutions to tackle the climate crisis in an exciting live final.
In collaboration with Google for Education
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Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim
Director
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
Bridging the skills gap for socially purposeful careers.
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Dato' Professor Dr Mohammad Shatar bin Sabran
Chief Executive Officer
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
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Hear how education leaders are responding to Gen AI, from strategy to classroom practice.
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Cora Yang
Director of Student Innovation Lab & Secondary EdTech Coach
Chinese International School, Hong Kong
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Discover how to turn lessons into unforgettable learning adventures with AI tools and the FLAIR approach.
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As artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work and learning, Intel is committed to equipping educators and students with the tools and skills needed to thrive.
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How innovative curriculum design can position institutions at the forefront of efforts to meet the evolving needs of students and industry.
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Focusing on the human users of artificial intelligence and its psychological impacts.
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Exploring how poor infrastructure affects education in Southeast Asia and strategies to overcome barriers to equitable learning.
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In collaboration with Google for Education Classroom Theatre Asia/Shanghai
Following the live pitches earlier in the day, the winners of the 2025 competition will be announced, with exciting trophies and prizes for the champions.
In collaboration with Google for Education
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Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim
Director
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
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