The Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University recently made waves in the academic world by hosting two groundbreaking conferences that explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and human-centered education. Moreover, this ambitious event brought together over 450 educational leaders to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: preparing educators for Industry 5.0.
Faculty of Education KKU Bridges AI Innovation and Human Skills for Industry 5.0 Education
From August 22-23, 2025, the educational landscape witnessed a significant milestone when the Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University simultaneously organized the 18th International Conference on Educational Research (ICER2025) and the 5th National Teacher Induction Expo (NTIE2025). Unlike traditional academic gatherings, these conferences operated under the compelling theme “Empowering Future-Ready Education: Bridging AI Innovation and Human Skills for Industry 5.0.”
The event, held at the prestigious Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, drew an impressive crowd of academics, educators, researchers, and faculty members from across Thailand and international institutions. Furthermore, the opening ceremony featured Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, alongside Assoc. Prof. Dr. Issara Kanjug, Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Presidential Vision for Sustainable Educational Innovation
“On behalf of Khon Kaen University, it is my great honor to welcome all participants to the ICER2025 international conference and the NTIE2025 national conference. The gathering of academics, educators, and researchers from various countries and within Thailand demonstrates a strong commitment to sharing and creating knowledge for a sustainable society.”
These words from President Panthongviriyakul captured the essence of the conferences’ mission. Additionally, he emphasized how the contributions of attendees would directly impact future educational improvements and societal advancement, while expressing gratitude to keynote speakers, presenters, and sponsors who made the event possible.
World-Class Expertise Tackles AI Ethics and Educational Transformation
The intellectual atmosphere reached new heights through presentations from internationally renowned keynote speakers. Three distinguished experts led the charge in exploring future-ready education strategies:
- Professor Dr. Mike Trevisan from Washington State University addressed “Establishing Trust in AI: Toward an Industry 5.0 Ethical Framework”
- Professor Dr. Ting Ting Wu from National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, explored “AI Synergies for Future-Ready Education: Integrating Generative AI, Computer Vision and Learning Analytics to Transform Teaching and Learning”
- Professor Dr. Panita Wannapiroon from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok presented “AI Nexus for Future-Ready Innovation: Synergizing Human Potential and Intelligent Technologies”
Comprehensive Research Showcase and Academic Exchange
Beyond the keynote presentations, the conferences featured an extensive program of workshops and academic showcases. Participants engaged with over 190 research works presented through both oral and poster sessions, creating valuable opportunities for collaborative educational research initiatives. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Education demonstrated its commitment to practical application by highlighting research and academic services that directly impact teaching methodologies.
Strengthening ASEAN Educational Leadership
The dual conference format served multiple strategic purposes that extend far beyond traditional academic networking. On one hand, it established robust knowledge-sharing platforms among international and domestic educational professionals. On the flip side, it positioned the Faculty of Education at Khon Kaen University as a regional leader in educational innovation research.
This positioning proves particularly significant as educational institutions across the ASEAN region grapple with integrating artificial intelligence in sustainable education frameworks. The conferences directly addressed these challenges by focusing on educator preparation for Industry 5.0 demands while maintaining essential human-centered learning approaches.
Sustainable Impact on Educational Quality
The strategic importance of these conferences extends beyond immediate academic exchange. They represent a concerted effort to advance educational quality sustainably across Thailand and the broader ASEAN region. Furthermore, the emphasis on balancing AI innovation with human skills development reflects a nuanced understanding of modern educational challenges.
The Faculty of Education’s approach demonstrates how academic institutions can proactively address technological disruption in education while preserving fundamental human elements that make learning meaningful and effective.
These groundbreaking conferences at Khon Kaen University have set a new standard for educational innovation discourse in Southeast Asia. By successfully bridging AI technology with human-centered pedagogy, the Faculty of Education has created a blueprint for preparing educators to thrive in Industry 5.0. As educational leaders worldwide seek solutions for technological integration, this collaborative approach offers valuable insights for sustainable educational advancement.
