Programme

Gates Open & Delegate Registration

On-site check-in, welcome kits, and zone previews.

Opening Ceremony & ASEAN Leaders Address

Ministers, ambassadors and industry leaders open Edufest 2026.

Keynote — Building ASEAN's Future Builders

Flagship keynote on the region's learning economy.

Zone Walkthroughs — Future Builder Village

Guided experiences across the flagship zone.

AI & Digital Innovation Showcase Launch

Live demos from AI, robotics and immersive-tech partners.

University & Education Expo Opens

100+ institutions from ASEAN, Korea, Japan and the UK.

Sustainability Village — SDG Labs

Climate, energy and circular-economy hands-on labs.

Competition Arena — Round 1

Opening rounds across STEM, robotics and design challenges.

Innovation Pitch Stage

Student startups pitch to investors and academic partners.

Esports Hub — Group Stage

ASEAN school esports league group matches.

Industry Linkage Forum

Roundtables between employers, universities and TVET providers.

Career & Scholarships Day

Interviews, portfolio clinics and scholarship matchmaking.

Competition Arena — Semifinals

Semifinal rounds and jury reviews.

Educators' Congress

Curriculum, AI-in-classroom and future-of-work sessions.

Esports Hub — Quarterfinals

Knockout stage of the ASEAN school esports league.

Grand Finals — Competition Arena

Live grand finals across flagship competitions.

Sustainability Awards & SDG Showcase

Recognition of youth-led sustainability projects.

Esports Grand Final

ASEAN school esports championship final.

ASEAN Youth Declaration

Student delegates present the Edufest 2026 declaration.

Closing Gala & Awards Ceremony

Celebrating winners, partners and the Edufest community.