FutureEd Fest 2025 Champions Inclusive, AI-Empowered Learning
This year's programme builds on the momentum of previous years with strong collaboration from government agencies, the private sector, universities, and educational networks across the country. The 2025 edition is structured around four key thematic pillars:
The keynote, The Future of Learning for All, was delivered by Dr Nanthaporn Prae Seributra, President of Starfish Education Foundation and CEO of Starfish Education. A featured panel, '4 Directions, One Future: Transforming Thai Education with AI and Innovation,' presented diverse perspectives on education reform, including:
Equity & Community – Dr Udom Wongsing, Director, Office of Teachers and School Development, Equitable Education Fund
Future Skills & Maker – Dr Kritsachai Somsaman, Centre Director, SEAMEO STEM-ED
AI-Driven Learning – Mr Nutthapong Chandanasiri, President, Thai Academic Association
Human-Centred Teaching – Mr Kompakron Pianon, Darunsikkhalai School
The discussion highlighted how these four dimensions—technology, equity, future skills, and human connection—must blend harmoniously to build a resilient, learner-centric system that prepares students for lifelong success.
Another highlight was the Maker Fest Showcase, extending the reach of Makerspace projects nationwide. Students from Wat Wimuttayaram School and Darunsikkhalai School presented real-world innovations they developed through problem-based learning. These student-led projects reflect the heart of FutureEd Fest's vision: fostering creativity, agency, and hands-on problem-solving in education.
FutureEd Fest 2025 places human-centric and equitable design at the core of its learning philosophy, while leveraging AI to personalise learning and reduce disparities. The event aims to inspire educators, policy-makers, and learners to reimagine education as more adaptive, inclusive, and connected to real life.
Key Supporters of FutureEd Fest 2025 include:
Google for Education, Starfish Labz, OBEC, Office of the Education Council, OTEPC, BMA, Equitable Education Fund (EEF), Thailand Education Partnership (TEP), Octava Foundation, National Science Museum (NSM), Saturday School Foundation, I Am Kru, Teach For Thailand, TK Park, Like Me X Co., Ltd. (FutureSkill), Thai Astronomical Society, Canva Education, FIBO, Botnoi Group, Future Skills Foundation, Thai PBS, and ALTV (Active Learning Television).
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