Join our Pre-Event Online Course Now


 

The 14th SEAMEO–UT Symposium returns—bringing together educators, policymakers, researchers, and innovators from Southeast Asia and Japan to explore how digital transformation, AI, and data can shape more equitable and sustainable education systems.

✨ New this year: Join our Online Pre-Event Online Course—a curated teaser experience designed to spark ideas and conversations ahead of the Main Symposium, live-broadcast from Japan.

Why should you join?

  • Gain insights from leading experts

  • Explore real-world applications of digital transformation and AI in education

  • Connect with regional and international education communities

  • Receive an e-certificate upon successful completion of all required activities during the live Pre-Event


Provisional Agenda

Time

   Session

13:00–13:15

   Opening Session
 

Welcome Remarks from CRICED
Dr. Masami Isoda, CRICED, University of Tsukuba
  Welcome Remarks by
Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim, Director of SEAMEO Secretariat
  Explanation about the Pre-Event Online Course by
Ms. Nao Ishihara, CRICED, University of Tsukuba
 

MC:
Mr Carlo Fernando, Learning Innovation and Information Specialist, SEAMEO Secretariat

13:15–13:35

  

Key Lecture 1

Integrating Generative AI into STEM Pedagogy: Enhancing Inquiry, Problem-Solving, and Assessment in Southeast Asian Classrooms

 

Dr. Kessara Amornvuthivorn, Director, SEAMEO STEM-Ed, Thailand

  • Practical demonstrations of GenAI tools for simulation, modelling, and exploratory STEM learning

  • Classroom use cases (e.g., adaptive problem sets, lab simulations, automated formative assessment)

  • Risks and guardrails: ensuring conceptual understanding, preventing over-reliance, and preserving scientific thinking

  • Regional STEM initiatives and how AI can amplify them

13:35–14:05

  

Key Lecture 2　

Building Responsible AI-Ready Education Systems: Policy, School Leadership, and Capacity-Building Pathways for Southeast Asia
 

Dr. Majah Leah-Ravago, Director, SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines

  • Overview of international and regional policies on AI in education

  • Ensuring equity and inclusion in AI adoption, especially for low-resource contexts

  • INNOTECH research insights on digital transformation and future-ready schools and presentation of the Regional AI Framework

14:05-14:10

  

Break

14:10–14:30

  

Key Lecture 3

Utilization of Generative AI and University Policy: The Case of the University of Tsukuba
 

Dr. Nakao Nomura, Director of CRICED, University of Tsukuba

14:30–14:50

  

Q&A Session, Interactive discussion with speakers:

  Dr. Kessara Amornvuthivorn, Director, SEAMEO STEM-Ed, Thailand
  Dr. Majah Leah-Ravago, Director, SEAMEO INNOTECH, Philippines
  Moderator:
Dr. Masami Isoda, University of Tsukuba
  MC:
Ms. Nao Ishihara, CRICED, University of Tsukuba

14:50–15:15

  

Breakout Group Discussions 
 

Participants reflect and discuss: 

“How can you apply the use of Generative AI in education in your own context?”

Facilitator:
Mr Carlo Fernando, Learning Innovation and Information Specialist, SEAMEO Secretariat)

15:15–15:30

  

Group Reflection and Sharing, Summary presentations from groups

15:30–15:40   Closing Remarks and Announcements
  Closing Remarks:
Mr. John Arnold Sasi Siena, Deputy Director of SEAMEO Secretariat
  Announcements: Overview of the upcoming SEAMEO and University of Tsukuba Symposium and certificate notice)
Ms. Nao Ishihara, CRICED, University of Tsukuba

 

Save the dates:

Pre-Event

14 January 2026

Online

13.00–15.40 hrs (GMT+9)

Symposium

5–6 February 2026

Hybrid

Details & registration open on 15 January 2026

Contact Information

  • Mr. Carlo FERNANDO, Learning Innovation and Information Specialist, SEAMEO Secretariat 
    carlo@seameo.org

  • Ms. Nao ISHIHARA, Professional Staff, CRICED, University of Tsukuba
    criced@un.tsukuba.ac.jp