IFE Conference 2025: Redefining Education's Future With Innovation, Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Institute for the Future of Education (IFE) at Tecnológico de Monterrey has welcomed more than 4,650 participants worldwide to the 11th edition of IFE Conference, an educational innovation congress taking place from Jan 28 to 30 in Monterrey, Mexico.

According to a statement, the conference has become a crucial forum where leading voices in the sector explore the trends and practices transforming global education.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Rector of Tecnológico de Monterrey, Juan Pablo Murra, emphasised that one of the main challenges is integrating technological capabilities with the pedagogical expertise of institutions to drive societal transformation.

IFE Associate Director, José Escamilla, highlighted that this year’s theme, “Driving the Future of Education with Innovation and Technology", encourages reflection on how institutions can effectively and ethically integrate technological tools to shape qualified and engaged global citizens.

Escamilla explained that the event aims to facilitate learning, networking, and inspiration across all academic levels, from primary to higher education.

He also noted that over 110 university presidents and higher education leaders will convene at the "Transforming Higher Education" gathering to explore the challenges and opportunities in educational transformation.

The conference also includes thematic sessions on information technology, the impact of public policies, and lifelong learning models. A special forum on educational technology entrepreneurship will bring together startups and investors to foster collaboration and innovation in the sector.

As part of the event’s inauguration, the conference “Artificial Intelligence in Education: Expectation vs. Reality” was led by IFE Executive Director Michael Fung and IFE’s Research Lab Director, Paulo Blikstein. The discussion examined the evolving role of AI in education, with experts cautioning against overestimating its capabilities while emphasising the continued importance of human interaction.

The IFE Conference 2025 features more than 250 activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, special events, awards, and networking sessions. Topics covered were emerging technologies, the future of work, innovation, entrepreneurship, public policy, and sustainability.

Over the past decade, IFE has brought together more than 29,000 participants from 3,000 institutions across 40 countries, with the participation of leading education professionals and innovation advocates.

-- BERNAMA