Rob Smith

Higher Education Director, Microsoft APAC Microsoft

A technology and education industry leader with over 20 years’ experience in the Asia and Pacific region, including nine years based in Singapore working in both emerging and mature markets at Microsoft as well as 12+ years in Australia.

He works with leaders across the sector to accelerate institutional transformation across Academics, Research and Operations for Universities, Research Institutions, Government, and affiliated organizations.


Leadership Summit Sessions

From "why" to "why not": Accelerating transformation across Asia

Today more than ever, universities are being asked to innovate and transform, whilst maintaining quality, scaling to meet new demands, and remaining sustainable and accessible. Join Microsoft to explore what the purposeful use of technology, now accelerated by AI, can achieve.

Wednesday 04 October 14:55 - 15:25 HE Stream

Innovation

Add to calendar 10/04/2023 14:55 10/04/2023 15:25 From "why" to "why not": Accelerating transformation across Asia Today more than ever, universities are being asked to innovate and transform, whilst maintaining quality, scaling to meet new demands, and remaining sustainable and accessible. Join Microsoft to explore what the purposeful use of technology, now accelerated by AI, can achieve. HE Stream Asia/Shanghai

Invite-Only Breakfast Briefing: Partnerships to realise the AI skills transition in Higher Education

Technology is evolving fast, with bridging the skills gap between students’ readiness and the demand from industries being critical to build pathways to employment.

Thursday 05 October 07:45 - 08:45 Breakout Session (London Rooms)

Innovation

Add to calendar 10/05/2023 07:45 10/05/2023 08:45 Invite-Only Breakfast Briefing: Partnerships to realise the AI skills transition in Higher Education Technology is evolving fast, with bridging the skills gap between students’ readiness and the demand from industries being critical to build pathways to employment. Breakout Session (London Rooms) Asia/Shanghai

Unlocking AI's Potential: Transform learning experiences and prepare for the future

Discover the immense potential of AI in education and how it can empower K12 teachers to create transformative and engaging learning experiences, from personalised learning to language, maths tutors, and beyond.

Thursday 05 October 09:35 - 10:05 K12 Stream

Sustainability

Add to calendar 10/05/2023 09:35 10/05/2023 10:05 Unlocking AI's Potential: Transform learning experiences and prepare for the future Discover the immense potential of AI in education and how it can empower K12 teachers to create transformative and engaging learning experiences, from personalised learning to language, maths tutors, and beyond. K12 Stream Asia/Shanghai

Bett Asia 2022 VIP Programme Sessions

Transformation in action

With the immense impact to not only the delivery of education, but also the workforce, industries and economies, institutions globally are actively transforming.

In collaboration with Microsoft

Wednesday 12 October 13:45 - 14:15 Regional Showcase Stream (London Rooms)

General

Add to calendar 10/12/2022 13:45 10/12/2022 14:15 Transformation in action

With the immense impact to not only the delivery of education, but also the workforce, industries and economies, institutions globally are actively transforming.

In collaboration with Microsoft

Regional Showcase Stream (London Rooms) Asia/Shanghai