Keynote Speakers
The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Professor John Lee Chi-Kin
President
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The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Professor May Cheng May-hung
Vice President (Academic)
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Evolving Practices of Initial Teacher Education in an Era of Change
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Professor CHENG May Hung May is currently Vice President (Academic) and Chair Professor of Teacher Education of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK).
Professor Cheng began her teacher education work at the Sir Robert Black College of Education in 1990. As a long-serving member of EdUHK and the former Hong Kong Institute of Education, she has taken up academic leadership positions at different stages, such as Associate Vice President (Academic Affairs), Registrar, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Associate Dean (Programmes), and Programme Director. Between 2010 and the end of 2011, Professor Cheng was a Reader in Professional Education in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of the Governing Body at Kellogg College.
Professor Cheng graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a BSc (First-class Honours) degree, a Certificate in Education (Distinction) and a Master’s in Education. She obtained a PhD at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She served as President of the East Asian Association for Science Education (EASE) from 2016 to 2019. Professor Cheng has actively participated in and made contributions to the international teacher education and science education arena.
She has been an International Committee member of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching in the US, and has chartered status as a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. She is on the editorial boards of various international journals, such as Cogent Education, and Teaching and Teacher Education. She has obtained various research and project grants from the General Research Fund, the Quality Education Fund and the Education Bureau. She is also a prolific writer, having edited and written more than 13 books and published over 140 journal articles and book chapters.
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In an era characterised by rapid globalisation, accelerated technological advancement, and pervasive societal transformation, educational systems worldwide are being compelled to respond proactively to what the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD, 2018) describes as a VUCA environment, marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Globally, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) systems are increasingly influenced by economic, political, and cultural imperatives, while intensified policy attention to teacher quality, accountability, and professional standards is continually redefining both the knowledge base expected of teachers and the modalities through which they are prepared. These conditions have shifted from being episodic disruptions to constituting enduring characteristics impacting the contemporary ITE landscape.
This presentation first examines how ITE systems worldwide have been reshaped by the challenges and opportunities arising from global drivers of change, and foregrounds discussion of countries’ policy priorities, cultural historical legacies, and local realities. At the same time, patterns of convergence and divergence in ITE practices have emerged from the dynamic interplay of global pressures, local reforms, and adaptations to data intensive policy instruments, emergent technologies, resource disparities, and demographic shifts.
Against this backdrop, Hong Kong is situated within a context of profound, multidimensional change, shaped not only by global trends but also by local demographic shifts and new guidelines and standards on teachers’ professional roles, including conduct and ethics. This presentation will examine how Hong Kong ITE programmes addressed challenges to update their curricula with renewed foci in line with local and national imperatives. The changes include advanced digital literacies, evolving professional roles for teachers, and contextually responsive mindsets that attend to the expectations of schools and communities. To conclude amid volatility and systemic disruption, Hong Kong’s ITE is a significant contributor to international debates on cultivating adaptable, resilient, and future oriented teachers.
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam
Professor Dr. Haji Noor Azam Bin OKMB Hj Othman
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
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Forum Speakers
“Challenges, Solutions, and Future of Educational Technology”
The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Professor WANG Minjuan
Assistant Vice President (Interdisciplinary Studies and Partnership)
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Agentic AI Unleashed: Power, Promise, and Ethical Frontiers
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Professor Minjuan Wang (Senior Member, IEEE), recognized among the Stanford Top 2% Scientists, is a distinguished alumna of Peking University, a Shanghai Oriental Scholar, and Hainan Province Overseas Distinguished Professor. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Interdisciplinary Studies and Partnership and Chair Professor of Emerging Technologies and Future Education at The Education University of Hong Kong, where she also supervises PhD students and co-directs the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies. In addition, she is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, a leading journal in the field.
An internationally influential scholar fluent in both Chinese and English, Professor Wang bridges cultural perspectives between China and the World with a global academic vision and innovative thinking. Her research explores the application of XR, Agentic AI, Human-Robot interaction across disciplines, and she has delivered keynote speeches at nearly 50 international conferences. With extensive experience in international teaching, academic exchange, and a prolific portfolio of scholarly publications, she continues to shape the future of educational technology worldwide.
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Artificial Intelligence is evolving from passive tools to autonomous agents capable of making decisions, pursuing goals, and interacting dynamically with complex environments. This keynote explores the transformative potential of Agentic AI—systems endowed with agency—and the profound ethical questions they raise.
We will examine real-world applications across healthcare, education, finance, and scientific discovery, highlighting how agentic systems can accelerate innovation and reshape human-AI collaboration. At the same time, we confront critical challenges: accountability for autonomous decisions, transparency in algorithmic reasoning, and the alignment of machine objectives with human values.
By mapping the ethical frontiers and proposing frameworks for responsible deployment, this session invites researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to envision a future where agentic AI amplifies human potential without compromising societal trust.
Dr Sallimah M. Salleh
Associate Professor of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education
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Agentic AI Unleashed: Power, Promise, and Ethical Frontiers
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Professor Minjuan Wang (Senior Member, IEEE), recognized among the Stanford Top 2% Scientists, is a distinguished alumna of Peking University, a Shanghai Oriental Scholar, and Hainan Province Overseas Distinguished Professor. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Interdisciplinary Studies and Partnership and Chair Professor of Emerging Technologies and Future Education at The Education University of Hong Kong, where she also supervises PhD students and co-directs the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies. In addition, she is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, a leading journal in the field.
An internationally influential scholar fluent in both Chinese and English, Professor Wang bridges cultural perspectives between China and the World with a global academic vision and innovative thinking. Her research explores the application of XR, Agentic AI, Human-Robot interaction across disciplines, and she has delivered keynote speeches at nearly 50 international conferences. With extensive experience in international teaching, academic exchange, and a prolific portfolio of scholarly publications, she continues to shape the future of educational technology worldwide.
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Artificial Intelligence is evolving from passive tools to autonomous agents capable of making decisions, pursuing goals, and interacting dynamically with complex environments. This keynote explores the transformative potential of Agentic AI—systems endowed with agency—and the profound ethical questions they raise.
We will examine real-world applications across healthcare, education, finance, and scientific discovery, highlighting how agentic systems can accelerate innovation and reshape human-AI collaboration. At the same time, we confront critical challenges: accountability for autonomous decisions, transparency in algorithmic reasoning, and the alignment of machine objectives with human values.
By mapping the ethical frontiers and proposing frameworks for responsible deployment, this session invites researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to envision a future where agentic AI amplifies human potential without compromising societal trust.
“Educational Leadership for a Challenging Global Future”
Dr. Bert J. Tuga
President
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Professor WALKER, Zachary
Head, Department of Education Policy and Leadership
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Professor Zachary Walker is recognised as an expert in individual and organisational performance. He is an EMCC Endorsed Executive Coach, a Principal Fellow with the Higher Education Academy and a UK Graduate Council for Education Recognised Research Supervisor.
Professor Walker began his career at Singapore’s National Institute of Education where he spent five years in a variety of roles. He then moved to the University College London (UCL) Institute of Education where he spent five years as Head of the Department of Psychology and Human Development. Over the past 15 years, Professor Walker has worked with educators and policymakers in more than 40 countries on topics related to leadership, inclusion and innovative practice.
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“Innovation, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Brunei and Beyond”
Ministry of Education
Brunei Darussalam
Dr. Eddy Fazlin bin Haji Amdan
Acting Director of Schools
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Dr. Cheng Kwok Shing Gary
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Information Technology
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Dr Gary Cheng is the Director of the Centre for Learning, Teaching, and Technology (LTTC), Associate Co-Director of the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies (GIET), and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). He has been recognised as one of the World's Top 2% Most-cited Scientists by Stanford University for three consecutive years, based on single-year citation impact in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
With over two decades of experience in higher education, Dr Cheng's research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, with interests spanning artificial intelligence in education, learning analytics, technology-enhanced second language learning, ePortfolio-mediated learning, and computer programming education. His work has been supported by the University and the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, and he has published over 170 research outputs, with refereed publications appearing in leading journals such as Computers & Education, The Internet and Higher Education, Interactive Learning Environments, and Educational Technology & Society.
Dr Cheng has received international recognition for innovation, including Silver Medals at the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN) and the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF). He currently serves as Associate Editor of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Computers & Education: X Reality, and Artificial Intelligence in Language Education. As a committed leader in the global educational technology community, he has served as Co-Chair of the AI in Education/Intelligent Tutoring System sub-conference at the 33rd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2025) and Programme Committee Chair of the International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2026 (ICLT 2026).
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Workshops
“How to Publish High-Quality Papers and Become an Influential Scholar”
The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
Professor Wang Minjuan
Assistant Vice President (Interdisciplinary Studies and Partnership)
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How to Publish High-Quality Papers and Become an Influential Scholar
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Professor Minjuan Wang (Senior Member, IEEE), recognized among the Stanford Top 2% Scientists, is a distinguished alumna of Peking University, a Shanghai Oriental Scholar, and Hainan Province Overseas Distinguished Professor. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Interdisciplinary Studies and Partnership and Chair Professor of Emerging Technologies and Future Education at The Education University of Hong Kong, where she also supervises PhD students and co-directs the Global Institute for Emerging Technologies. In addition, she is Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, a leading journal in the field.
An internationally influential scholar fluent in both Chinese and English, Professor Wang bridges cultural perspectives between China and the World with a global academic vision and innovative thinking. Her research explores the application of XR, Agentic AI, Human-Robot interaction across disciplines, and she has delivered keynote speeches at nearly 50 international conferences. With extensive experience in international teaching, academic exchange, and a prolific portfolio of scholarly publications, she continues to shape the future of educational technology worldwide.
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In today’s highly competitive academic environment, publishing high-quality research and building academic influence are essential challenges for every researcher. This talk, delivered by internationally renowned scholar Professor Minjuan Wang, will systematically explain the key pathways from paper writing to academic growth.The content includes: Reviewing submission strategies for top journals (with a focus on journals sponsored by the IEEE Education Society), understanding the review process and evaluation criteria, Responding to reviewer comments, and ethical and normative use of AI-assisted writing. Professor Wang will also share long-term strategies for building academic influence and establishing a personal scholarly brand.This Workshop is suitable for growing faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and scholars seeking to enhance their academic impact in educational technology, computer science, and learning sciences. Through Professor Wang’s in-depth sharing, participants will gain practical guidance on publishing and academic development, laying a solid foundation for future research.
“'Needs-wants' conceptual approach to behaviour management: a behaviour management guide for practitioner”
United Arab Emirates University
United Arab Emirates
Dr Maxwell Opoku
Associate Professor in the Department of Special and Gifted Education
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“Beyond Prompts: Harnessing Pedagogy with Generative AI”
Dr. Juraidah Musa
Assistant Professor of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education
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