Conference on education and technology launched successfully

THE National Education & Technology Conference (EdTek Con) 2025, titled “Unfolding the future of education,” was staged successfully for the first time at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Lahug last Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning with registration at 7 p.m.

During the opening remarks, Riki Dacanay — ICT Industry Council of the Philippines president — said the future of education was in the hands of those that attended the conference. Dacanay called on attendees to uphold the future of the education system.

Organized by EdFolio, an education technology or EdTech start-up from Iligan City, in cooperation with Serial Disruptors, Cerebro and the ICT Industry Council of the Philippines, EdTek Con 2025 discussed the future of education and innovations, involving artificial intelligence (Ai) and blockchain in education, data privacy and education.

Founded by EdFolio and SkoolTek CEO Ursel Murillo-Laureno, the event was touted as the leading and exclusive forum for principals and deans, school officials and owners, and professionals in the EdTech space.

“AI is not a replacement for educators, but it is a powerful tool that can help further the advancement of education,” said Laureno.

UST IE Assistant Professor Delfin Jacob, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Director Franch Lorilla, Serial Disruptors co-founder Karl Fajardo, Apple Distinguished Educator Joyce Zerda, Basecamp Training Manager Joseph Regla, Basecamp Technical Trainer Giulliano Suarez, Fortinet former country manager Alan Reyes, Doconchain CEO Olivier Bariou, JuanTax co-founder Marvin Galang, and Sprout Solutions Vice President Geoffrey Ogang also spoke.

Riki Dacanay — ICT Industry Council of the Philippines president, and EdFolio and SkooklTek board director — gives the opening remarks at the first National Education & Technology Conference at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on March 28, 2025.