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Myanmar Hosts Global Forum to Explore AI’s Role in Modern Education

Prime Highlights

  • The GEIF Myanmar 2026 brought together local and international educators in March to discuss AI-enhanced teaching methods and the future of classroom learning.
  • Renowned experts from Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, and Norwich led sessions on innovative teaching practices and the responsible use of technology in education.

Key Facts

  • Schools can nominate up to two teachers for the Inspiring Educator of the Year Award, with winners receiving a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of 500,000 kyat.
  • The Education Innovation Awards will recognise schools that have successfully used AI, developed creative teaching methods, and made a positive difference in society.

Background

The Global Education Innovation Forum (GEIF) Myanmar 2026 took place at the Zealax Hotel in Yangon, which hosted educators from Myanmar and international educational communities who attended the event. The event was organized by RVi Group. The event was also held in Mandalay, bringing discussions on the future of AI-driven teaching to two major cities.

The forum ran under the theme “AI-Enhanced Education: Teaching with Purpose and Ethics,” reflecting growing interest in how technology is reshaping classrooms and what that means for educators going forward.

Three prominent international experts led the discussions. Dr Benson Soong, founder of Advanced Pedagogy and a PhD holder from the University of Cambridge, was among the key speakers. He was joined by Mr Nigel Killick, founder and CEO of Reallyenglish and an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School, and Mr Wayne Schlegel, an international education consultant and graduate of Yale and Norwich. The three speakers shared their views on innovative teaching methods and how technology is changing education.

The forum also introduced recognition programmes aimed at celebrating excellence in the sector. Schools can nominate up to two teachers for the Inspiring Educator of the Year Award, with winners receiving a trophy, a certificate of honour, and a cash prize of 500,000 kyat.

Schools that have used AI well, developed new teaching methods and made a positive impact on society will be honoured with the Education Innovation Awards.