Australian Catholic University, Australia

Dr. Feifei Han's research expertise lies in educational technology, learning analytics, and learning and teaching in higher education. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including a single-authored book, 28 book chapters, 67 journal articles, and 21 conference proceedings. Attracting over 2,050 citations, her publications appear in high-quality educational technology journals, such as Computers & Education, The Internet & Higher Education, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, Journal of Computing in Higher Education, and Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. Her work has also been referenced by government agencies in different countries. She currently serves as a co-lead editor of Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. In a recent bibliometric analysis of studies in blended learning between 2013 and 2022, she is amongst the top four most prolific researchers and in the third place of the authors with the strongest citations in the field.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Roslina Ibrahim received the Ph.D. degree in information science from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She is currently an Associate Professor with the Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. She is working on several research grants on the use of information technology in education, including games, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Her research interests include acceptance of artificial intelligence, information systems, educational games, and user experience.

Wawasan Open University, Malaysia

Dr. Kan Wen Huey is a seasoned professional with a comprehensive background spanning manufacturing, business strategic consulting, and academia. With 13 years in manufacturing, 8 years in business strategic consulting, and 6 years in academia, Dr. Kan brings a wealth of expertise to the intersection of industry and education. Holding a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Chartered membership with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Malaysia (CMILT), Dr. Kan's qualifications underscore proficiency in people management, strategic planning, process control, leadership, and supply chain management. Dr. Kan has made impactful contributions to research in technology in education and digital business model innovation, showcased in reputable journals. With a proven track record in leading training courses and consultancy projects, Dr. Kan's commitment to excellence is evident in numerous public speaking engagements at conferences, education fairs, and webinars, contributing to thought leadership in student satisfaction, digital transformation, and business excellence.

The Open University, UK

Agnes Kukulska-Hulme is Professor of Learning Technology and Communication in the Institute of Educational Technology at The Open University, UK, where she leads the Learning Futures Research and Innovation Programme and the Innovating Pedagogy series of reports. Her expertise encompasses online distance education, mobile learning, migrant/refugee learning, and self-directed language learning. She is a Past-President of the International Association for Mobile Learning. In addition to over 300 academic publications and papers, she has authored policy and practice reports for UNESCO, British Council, Commonwealth of Learning, International Research Foundation for English Language Education and Cambridge University Press, and she has co-edited several books. Professor Kukulska-Hulme has served as an external evaluator for departmental reviews of research and teaching at several universities, an advisor to major projects, a mentor to early career academics, and an external examiner for 40 doctoral theses. Currently she leads and contributes to several large-scale research projects in the UK and internationally, focusing on the future roles of digital/AI-enabled and mobile technologies and the English language in Higher Education, for access to essential online services, and in teachers’ professional development.

Speech Title: How is digital technology impacting the future of English?
Abstract: In a multi-partner research project led by The Open University (UK) and supported by the British Council, we have been investigating students’ , teachers’ and other stakeholders’ experiences and perceptions of the future of English in Higher Education across four of the most populous countries in Asia. The project, which has collected a large amount of data through questionnaires, interviews and discussions in the years 2022-25, has had a focus on the role of digital and mobile technologies (including artificial intelligence) in how English is used and learnt, and how it is perceived. Furthermore, we have been exploring how increasingly important aspirations towards educational equity, diversity and inclusion play a part in people’s viewpoints on the future of English. In this talk I will share some key findings and recommendations from the project and consider what further questions arise from the research.

Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Associate Professor Dr. Patcharin Panjaburee is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Her research focuses on digital learning design, including mobile and ubiquitous learning, digital game-based learning, and personalized e-learning systems. She has led multiple research projects funded by national and international grants on personalized learning, game-based learning, and AI-driven game development. In 2020, she received the Outstanding Research Award from Thailand's National Research Council. She has published in leading journals such as Computers & Education, Interactive Learning Environments, British Journal of Educational Technology, and Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence. She serves on editorial boards for Computers & Education: AI, Journal of Computers in Education, and International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation. Currently, she is a committee member of the Digital Education and Learning Engineering Association, Thailand.

The Education University of Hong Kong, China

Dr. Yanjie Song is Professor at Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, Associate Director of the Centre for Immersive Learning and Metaverse in Education (CILME) and Associate Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at The Education University of Hong Kong. She obtained her PhD in at the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, and her MEd at the University of Leeds, UK. Her research interests include: augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) and metaverse in education, and multimodal learning analytics. Professor Song has successfully led her team in developing several award-winning applications, including the AR and VR-supported vocabulary learning app, 'VocabGo'; the collaborative inquiry-based science learning app, 'm-Orchestrate'; and the commercialised metaverse platform, 'Learningverse', which is further being developed into 'LearningverseVR' with VR and generative AI. Her team has secured several patents for technological innovations. She has a proven track record of obtaining competitive external research grants and other funding that have impacted education. She was among the top 2% in the Stanford list of the world's most-cited scientists in education in recent years.
Speech Title: The Future of Learning: Interactive and Immersive AI-Driven Experiences
Abstract: The integration of the metaverse and generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the future of education, offering unprecedented opportunities for interactive and immersive learning experiences. In this presentation, Prof. Song will delve into innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, immersion, and learning performance through the metaverse platforms Learningverse and LearningverseVR, created by her research team. This cutting-edge platforms leverage the power of virtual reality and generative AI to create interactive, personalised, and engaging learning environments. Several illustrative learning scenarios will be presented to showcase its transformative potential. By pushing the boundaries of traditional educational practices, this groundbreaking development demonstrates how emerging technologies can make previously impossible possible, redefining the way we learn and teach in a digitally connected world.