【2026 EdTech｜EdTech International Forum】🌏From Global Trends to Local Action: Shaping the Future of AI in Education
Connecting global and local perspectives from the education industry and classrooms to explore how AI can truly support teachers.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into lesson planning, assessment, content creation, and learning analytics, the question for educators is no longer whether to use AI, but how to use it effectively and purposefully.
Under the theme "AI Empower, Grow Together," EdTech Taiwan 2026 highlights AI as more than a specialized technology for IT professionals. It is a powerful tool that connects the humanities, sciences, technical and vocational education, and industry applications.
The EdTech International Forum moves beyond individual products to explore the broader education ecosystem. Bringing together international trend analysts, education practitioners, and representatives from Taiwan's education and industry sectors, the forum creates a platform for meaningful dialogue.
For educators, it offers an opportunity to translate global trends into practical classroom solutions. For industry partners, it provides valuable insights into teachers' needs and the conditions required for successful AI adoption.
Exploring the Next Chapter of EdTech Through a Global Lens
Global education technology is shifting from simply adopting new tools to building comprehensive support systems. Effective AI integration requires a combination of policies, educational resources, digital platforms, teacher training, and collaboration across the education ecosystem.
Drawing on global industry trends and teaching experiences from different regions, the forum will explore how AI is transforming education and how countries and organizations are addressing teacher professional development, workload reduction, and student engagement.
Global Dialogue: Diverse Perspectives on Trends and Educational Practice
Pieter Funnekotter | Exploring the Future Through Global Trends
Pieter Funnekotter, Senior Advisor at QS, has extensive experience researching global education technology, AI, and talent development trends.
Drawing on international market insights and educational transformation, he will explore how AI is reshaping learning models and discuss the future direction of teacher support systems.
Nadia Baraghithi | Bringing AI into Real Classroom Interactions
With extensive experience in EdTech implementation, teacher training, and classroom practice across different regions, Nadia Baraghithi will share how digital tools and AI can support classroom interaction, student engagement, and instructional design.
Her insights will connect future possibilities with practical applications,exploring how AI can better support everyday teaching and learning.
More Speakers from Taiwan to Be Announced Soon!
Bringing Diverse Perspectives Together Through Keynotes and Panel Discussion
The forum will feature keynote presentations followed by a panel discussion, with each speaker delivering an approximately 15-minute presentation. The entire program is expected to run for approximately 120 minutes.
International perspectives will be brought into dialogue with Taiwan's education policies, school practices, and industry experiences, focusing on three key questions:
What support do teachers truly need?
How can AI reduce teachers' workloads rather than create additional tasks?
How can educational innovations move beyond demonstrations to become sustainable classroom practices?
Who Should Attend?
Teachers, school principals, and education administrators interested in AI, digital learning, and teacher professional development.
School teams planning digital transformation, curriculum innovation, or teacher support systems.
Industry professionals seeking to understand global EdTech trends and the practical requirements for AI adoption in Taiwan.
Education professionals and researchers involved in education policy, talent development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educational research.
Event Information
Forum Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 (Afternoon)
Format: Keynote Presentations + Panel Discussion
Duration: Approximately 120 minutes
Venue: Main Stage, EdTech Taiwan 2026
Seating Capacity: Approximately 200 seats
Location: Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Hall 1
Registration: View EdTech International Forum Registration Information. Registration availability, admission arrangements, and the final schedule are subject to official announcements.
Exhibition Dates: November 12–15, 2026
Turning Global Insights into Actionable Steps for Education
Global trends can drive meaningful change only when they are translated into practical challenges and actionable solutions.
Join us at the EdTech International Forum on November 12 to explore the future of AI in education. Bring the challenges facing your school, classroom, or organization, and engage with international and Taiwanese experts to discover clearer pathways toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Event content, agenda, and schedule are subject to official announcements and on-site updates. The organizer reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any part of the event.
Event details, speakers, and agenda are subject to change. The organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel the event.
