From 8-12 September 2025, education leaders, policymakers, and experts from across SoutheastAsia gathered in Bangkok for the Workshop on Educational Planning and Governance in the IntelligenceEra: A Southeast Asian Perspective, organised by SEAMEO STEM-ED, in partnership with BeijingNormal University, with technical support from UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok.
Southeast Asia Unites on Al in Education at Regional Workshop in Bangkok
Release time：2025-09-12
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Held at the Hotel Nikko Bangkok, the five-day event brought together 65 participants to explorehow artificial inteligence can transform education systems across the region, from governanceand ethics to innovation in classrooms.
Key highlight included:
lPolicy discussions on Al readiness, inclusion, and data ethics
lRegional case studies and best practices in smart education
lDrafting of actionable, Al-driven education policies
lCollaboration between ministries, SEAMEO Centres, UNESCO, and Al experts
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to leverage Al for equitable, inclusive, andfuture-ready education across Southeast Asia. A cultural visit to Bangkok's Grand Palace cappedoff a week of rich dialogue, exchange, and forward-looking collaboration.
