The opulent banquet of Hotel Amari in Bangkok set the perfect stage for the 4th Chapter of the Asia Education Conclave (AEC) and Asian Education Awards, where more than 200 exceptional educators, institutions, and organizations from across the globe assembled to celebrate the transformative power of education on 9th November, 2024.
Conceptualized by Prof. Dr. Sanjib Chakraborty, Founder & Chairman, AEC and a distinguished edupreneur & learning and development expert, with the dedicated support from Ms. Bidisha Das, Event Director, Asia Education Conclave, this event has become a hallmark of excellence in the academic world. With a vision to foster collaboration, innovation, and empowerment among educators and institutions, Asia Education Conclave serves as a unifying global community of educators, trainers, and institutions committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth in education. Its mission revolves around empowering educators to revolutionize teaching practices and create meaningful learning experiences.
The day commenced with a vivid cultural performance by Thai children, known as the ‘Smart Kids,’ who mesmerized the audience with the Prae-Wa-Ga-la-sin Silk Dance. This stunning display of artistry paid homage to the intricate traditions of Praewa silk and the cultural richness of Thailand’s Ga-la-sin Province. The performance underscored the importance of integrating cultural appreciation into education, setting a vibrant tone for the event.
Following this, Prof. Dr. Sanjib Neil Chakraborty, Founder-Chairman of the Asia Education Conclave, delivered an inspiring keynote address. A highly respected academician with dual doctorates, extensive expertise in curriculum development, and certifications in learning and development, Dr. Chakraborty emphasized the role of education in addressing global challenges and creating interconnected communities.
The success of the 4th Chapter of the Asia Education Conclave and Asian Education Awards was made possible through the generous support and collaboration of its esteemed sponsoring organizations Asian College of Teachers (ACT), East Bridge University (EBU), Techno India Group, International Education Accreditation Council (IEAC) and Asia Education Digest. Asian College of Teachers (ACT), a leader in teacher training and education management, brought its vast expertise in fostering global teaching excellence hand-in-hand with East Bridge University (EBU), renowned for its focus on international education and innovative programs, contributed significantly to the event’s academic rigor. The Techno India Group, one of India’s largest educational conglomerates, lent its robust legacy of empowering learners through cutting-edge educational practices. The International Education Accreditation Council (IEAC), a global authority in education accreditation, added depth and credibility to the event’s vision of quality assurance. Adding to these efforts was Asia Education Digest, a platform dedicated to spotlighting transformative educational practices and fostering thought leadership across the sector. Together, these patrons exemplified a shared commitment to advancing education and making the conclave a milestone in global academic collaboration.
Highlights of the day were the Edutalk sessions, where thought leaders shared insights on pertinent topics in education. Global academic expert, Dr. Janat Blackmon from Canada spoke passionately about standardizing education to meet global benchmarks of curriculum. Veteran academician from the USA, Dr. Margaret Davitt Maughan’s talk explored the importance of redefining the core curriculum to harmonize traditional classical education principles with the demands of 21st-century skills for a holistic learning experience. Meanwhile, educational expert, Dr. Satyam Roychowdhury from India shared his vision of ‘Edupreneurship as a Tool for Economic Development, exploring how education-focused startups can significantly boost local economies and drive transformative change. These discussions reflected the event’s commitment to advancing innovative and inclusive educational practices.
The event celebrated the exceptional contributions of both individual educators and educational institutions, highlighting their transformative impact on learners’ lives. The awardees represented a diverse spectrum of excellence, including teachers who have revolutionized classroom practices, trainers who have redefined professional development and leaders who have steered institutions toward innovation and inclusivity. Educational organizations and institutions were also recognized for their ground-breaking initiatives in curriculum design, technology integration, and fostering equitable access to quality education. These honours served not only as a validation of their efforts but also as an inspiration for the global education community to continue striving for excellence and innovation.
The illustrious winners in the individual award category of the Asian Education Awards 2024 are mentioned below:
| Emmanuel Salvador Mundo | Excellence in Teaching Young Learners |
| Elisar Montes Bentoso | Excellence in Teaching English |
| Heri Susanto, S.Pd., M.M | Excellence in Teaching English |
| Rolly Lazo Subosa | Excellence in Teaching English |
| Dr. Varsha Binth Saif | Excellence in Teaching English |
| Aung Thurein Latt | Excellence in Teaching English |
| Monica Kumar Kumaravel | Excellence in Teaching Science |
| Air Jaworski Gochangco Obligar | Excellence in Maths Teaching |
| Dr. Ilham Kosasih,CHEI, C.SMC | Excellence in Maths Teaching |
| Dr Aarthi R | Excellence in Social Science Teaching |
| Tey Sin Wei | Excellence in Language Teaching |
| Rubeena Shabnam Amath | Excellence in Teaching |
| Johnrey Limpag Piad | Excellence in Teaching |
| Nenita Pamplona Magpantay | Excellence in Special Educational Needs Teaching |
| Kumaran S/O Arumugam | Excellence in Special Educational Needs Teaching |
| Dr Ayelwin Thaweemaphong | Excellence in Social Impact |
| Anirban Samanta | Excellence in Social Work in Education |
| Snehal Maria | Promising New teacher of the Year |
| Herah Quinapondan Lauron | Teacher of the Year- Preschool |
| Nurhayatul Nira Ramli | Teacher of the Year- Preschool |
| Neermala Doraisamy | Teacher of the Year- Preschool |
| Mariammal A/P Muniandy | Preschool Teacher of the Year |
| Saraswathy Jayasankaran | Teacher of the Year – Primary School |
| Murtaza Muslim | Teacher of the Year – Primary School |
| Dr Renisa Bencly Vaz | Primary Teacher of the Year |
| Thipanraj A/L Katigasu | Teacher of the Year – Secondary School |
| Anubha Nathan | Teacher of the Year – Secondary School |
| Delfin C. Fernandez | Teacher of the Year- Secondary School |
| Air Jaworski Gochangco Obligar | Teacher of the Year-Secondary School |
| Siti Yulaikhah | School Supervisor of the Year |
| Dr (Hon) Patanjali Bhattacharyya | Exemplary Educator Award |
| Dr. Permsiri Lermanuworat | School Leader of the Year |
| Dr. Pongsiri Kamkankaew | Lecturer of the Year |
| Phan Le Quynh Hoa | Lecturer of the Year |
| Albert Masli | Lecturer of the Year |
| Rimajon Sotlikova | Professor of the Year |
| Mariammal A/P Muniandy | Innovation in Teaching |
| Dr Aarthi R | Innovation in Education |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr Lai Ti Gew | Innovation in Education |
| Dr. Afshana Parven | Innovation in Education |
| Elan Jaelani ,M.Pd | Innovation in Education |
| Dr.Stepanus.S.Hut.,MP | Innovation in Education |
| Ekapong Kaewrap | Educational Innovation in Health Sciences |
| Sushmitha D J | Excellence in Medical Education |
| Vilash Khatri | Corporate Trainer of the Year |
| Dr.Stepanus.S.Hut.,MP | Corporate Trainer of the Year |
| Dr Unnikrishnan Tharakkal Thanju Kutty | Excellence in Mentoring |
| Autchara Ngamnoun | Excellence in Professional Learning & Development |
| Dr Nandita K K Choudhury | Excellence in Professional Education and Training |
| Dr Sundari Subramanian | Excellence in Learning and Development |
| Dr Sheela Thankappan | Excellence in Healthcare Leadership and Management |
| Sankarraj Subramanian | Excellence in Cyber Security Education |
| Dr Kwun Hang Lau | Edupreneur of the Year |
| Tiara Pelangi Lubis | Edupreneur of the Year |
| Peramalata Arumugam | Edupreneur of the Year |
| Ts. Shahrul Nizam Mohamad Razali | Edupreneur of the Year |
| Rahini | Rising Star in Educational Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Dr. Amrita Panda | Best Initiative in Inclusion & Wellbeing |
| Dr Ravindra Vinjamuri | Champion of Educational Innovation and Inclusion |
| Natasha Nuralanis binti Zulkipli | Outstanding Innovator in Language Education |
| Narendranath Uppala | Outstanding Contribution to English Training Pedagogy |
| Dr Sunil Maria Benedict | Outstanding Contribution to Research in Education |
| Dr. Hardik B. Ramani | Outstanding Research in Technical Education |
| Kumaran S/O Arumugam | Outstanding Contribution to Adaptive Physical Education |
| TS Mohd Syafarim Bin MD Ishak | Outstanding Contribution to Sports Education |
| Dr Sheela Thankappan | Outstanding Contributions to Medical Aesthetic |
| Dr Nandita K K Choudhury | Outstanding Contribution to Corporate Education and Governance |
| Mohammad Nazmul Hasan Maziz | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Dr Steven Khaw | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Dr. Bivek Singh | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Marcelino Jr. Torres Pesigan | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Tiara Pelangi Lubis | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Dr Swarnabha Saxena | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Zillar Rahaman | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Ts. Dr. Siva A/L Rabindarang | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Vasanthi Bala | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
| Kishori Chaudhari | Outstanding Contribution in Education |
Organizational Awards
| Techno India Group | Legacy Award for Educational Excellence and Societal Impact |
| Beyond Education Malaysia | Best Social Project towards Education |
| Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Wan Kemara | Best Social Project towards Education |
| Your-E Organisation | Best Social Project towards Education |
| Suranaree University of Technology Hospital | Best Social Project towards Education |
| Khiri Campus | Best Social Project towards Education |
| Cutie Pies Academy | Best Preschool of the Year |
| KB-RA IT Impianku Malang | Best Preschool of the Year |
| Sri Sri Academy, Siliguri | Best CBSE School |
| Pyin Nyar Pan Tine Private High School | Best International School |
| Sconnect Academy of Media Arts | Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities |
| Power My English | Excellence & Innovation in English Training |
| NMA College | Best Business School |
| Ma’soem University | Best Emerging University |
| MyFlowLab™ Consultancy | Best EdTech Innovations |
| Olympichamp | Best Skill Development Centre |
| Sconnect Academy of Media Arts | Best Skill Development Centre |
| Eagle Learning Centre | Besk Skill Development Centre |
| “TESOL MASTERS” Teacher Training Centre | Best Teacher Training Centre |
| JV SKILL Training Centre | Excellence in Electric Vehicle & Hybrid Electric Vehicle Industry Training |
| KB-RA IT Impianku Malang | Excellence in Pedagogy |
| Sconnect Academy of Media Arts | Excellence in Pedagogy |
| Khiri Campus | Best Initiative in Inclusion and Wellbeing |
| RaShVi Innovations | Best Initiative in Inclusion and Well-Being |
| Divine Institute of Nursing Sciences | Excellence in Nursing Education |
| Eagle Learning Centre | Outstanding Contribution to Holistic Education |
| myWIPhealing | Innovative Mental Health Education Initiative |
| Kwan Mobility AI | Innovative Assistive Technology in Education |
The event truly reflected its global spirit, with participants from over 10 countries coming together to celebrate a common cause, i.e., educational excellence. Educators, institutions, and thought leaders from nations such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, India, the UAE, Vietnam, and Hong Kong added a vibrant, multicultural dimension to the event. Their presence underscored the conclave’s mission to foster international collaboration, exchange ideas, and address shared challenges in education. This diversity enriched the discussions, provided global perspectives on pressing educational issues, and created opportunities for meaningful networking among attendees from across the world.
The celebration was graced by an impressive line-up of Guests of Honour, whose achievements span continents and disciplines:
- Dr. Maurice Kenneth Dimmock (The United Kingdom): A physicist and seasoned academic leader with contributions spanning international education development and accreditation.
- Dr. Karl Meneghella (Australia): A pioneer in educational accreditation and executive coaching, with expertise across diverse educational landscapes.
- Dr. Boontida Uapipatanakul (Thailand): An Oxford-educated expert in strategic planning and environmental engineering.
- Dr. Satyam Roychowdhury (India) : A visionary leader who has transformed education in Eastern India, establishing over 100 campuses and six universities, empowering students while championing social equality and global collaboration.
- Assistant Prof. Dr. Ake Choonhachatrachai (Thailand): A trailblazer in MBA curriculum development with an extensive background in international relations.
- Dr Janat Blackmon (Canada): An international educator, speaker, and trainer with a doctorate in Education Leadership along with a wealth of knowledge on international training, teaching, and culturally responsive leadership.
The dignitaries in the field of education added depth to the global perspective with their diverse experiences. Together, they exemplified the event’s spirit of cross-border collaboration.
Honourees were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education, ranging from innovative teaching methods to impactful institutional initiatives. Complementing the awards were two engaging panel discussions on ‘Quality Assurance in Education’ and ‘Assessment, Evaluation, and Exams in Schools & Higher Education’. These discussions, enriched by panellists from various regions, provided invaluable insights into maintaining educational excellence and adapting to evolving evaluation methodologies.
Another notable feature of the event was the introduction of the Champions’ Circle, an innovative online community designed to connect educators worldwide. This platform aims to foster collaboration and exchange ideas to revolutionize the education sector further.
As the evening drew to a close, the event left an indelible mark on all attendees, highlighting the profound impact of educators and institutions dedicated to creating meaningful change. The 4th Chapter of the Asia Education Conclave and Asian Education Awards not only celebrated excellence but also reinforced the collective mission to empower learners and educators worldwide.
