Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University (DIU), a renowned private university in Bangladesh, and President of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), participated as a speaker in two sessions on the international platform at the prestigious EDUtech Asia 2024.
This year, over 8,000 educators and technology experts joined the conference to bring about technological and practical changes in the education sector. In these sessions, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan presented various guidelines on the development and application of modern education and technology to the assembled educators and tech experts.
November 6 and 7, 2024, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan participated as one of the leading experts in the education and technology sector of Bangladesh in two sessions of this three-day conference (November 5-7) held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. In the session titled “Fostering Cultural Change and Stakeholder Buy-in for Digital Transformation” on November 6, he discussed the need for educational policymakers to keep up with current technological changes, with other policymakers from internationally recognized educational institutions.
Additionally, on November 7, he participated as a panelist in a session titled “Teaching in the Age of AI.” Alongside Dr. Khan, this session included Dr. Kevin Chng, Head of AIAP, AI Singapore; Stuart King, General Manager, Global Head of Education Systems and Solutions, Lenovo; Rob Smith, Director Education Industry Advisor, Worldwide Public Sector, Asia, Microsoft; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azidah Abu Ziden, Director, Division of Academic Excellence, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. Dr. KritsachaiSomsaman, Director, SEAMEO STEM-ED, Thailand, moderated this session.
With rapid technological advancement modernizing and transforming the education sector, EDUtech Asia organizes Asia’s largest education conference and expo to harmonize educational practices with technological innovations. This year’s conference featured renowned speakers who addressed the evolving educational system and the essential skills needed to adapt. In addition to panel discussions and sessions, the event showcased the latest education technologies and resources. These exhibitions were designed to help educators adapt quickly and effectively to innovations, with sessions providing guidance on these advancements.
In his session, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan remarked, “I have always said that our students are the primary drivers of positive change in society and the education system. They have the ability to reshape the educational environment through technology as per their needs. Therefore, it is essential for educators to develop the skills necessary to keep pace with technological advancements. If teachers and policymakers fail to adapt, higher education institutions will struggle to survive in the near future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become significantly more effective, and for teachers and policymakers, adapting to it is essential to create student-friendly classrooms and educational environments.”
EDUtech Asia is not just about speeches and presentations but also a platform for dialogue and collaboration. In this era of technological evolution, the platform works to foster relationships and partnerships among educators, students, policymakers, and technology experts to facilitate transformative changes in the education sector. For the past nine years, EDUtech Asia has aimed to strengthen connections across all types of educational institutions in Asia and bring together everyone connected to the field of education.
