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Bayes Market Launches New Social Prediction Platform, Transforming Human Insight into Tradable Asset

HONG KONG, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bayes Labs team announces the official launch of Bayes Market, a next‑generation global prediction market based in Asia. Bayes Market converts future events into structured financial contracts, offering professionals and mass population a groundbreaking tool to hedge and trade.

In an era marked by AI, deglobalization, and geopolitical uncertainty, Bayes Market opens a fresh arena beyond traditional asset—a platform where insights about the future can be priced, traded, and monetized.

Trading on Probability, Filling Gaps in Traditional Finance

Bayes Market operates as a prediction market not relying on a single underlying asset, but around information. Users of prediction market trade on probabilities of events from geopolitics, climate to K-pop group comebacks base on their own believes.

Each contract’s price reflects the market’s collective assessment of an event’s probability. Instead of forcing investors to hedge indirectly via ETFs or options, Bayes Market offers a direct hedge on the event itself, addressing a critical blind spot. Users can turn tomorrow’s uncertainty into today’s actionable trade, in a granular way.

Asian Dynamic Meets AMM

Bayes Market employs an Automated Market Maker (AMM) to deliver low‑slippage, high‑transparency trading experience. At the same time, the platform focuses on long‑tail events, making prediction approachable, diverse, and culturally relevant especially in Asia.

The team believes that everyone should be able to trade and create events that of their own interest. Bayes Market covers entertainment, pop culture, and social issues beyond macroeconomics and politics, embedding prediction in our daily lives. This unlocks the mass market adoption beyond crypto users.

Decentralized Market Creation

Bayes Market will soon let users initiate their own prediction events, whether it is a dating reality show or inflation. This challenges the existing paradigm where centralized institutions define tradable markets, turning prediction markets into a grassroots catalyst of shared reality. Stay tuned for Bayes Market’s next version update.

An Ecosystem for a ‘Cognition‑as‑Value’ Market Economy

Bayes Market is now officially launched, supporting Bayes Points and USDC, with Points incentive programs. The platform invites data providers, content platforms, communities, and Web3 innovators to co‑create an ecosystem where cognition itself becomes a new type of value.

About Bayes Market

Bayes Market is founded by a cross‑disciplinary team specializing in market design, digital media, algorithmic modeling, and decentralized finance, dedicated to building a fairer and smarter information market.

Official Website: https://bayes.market

Contact: Chengcai Ji, info@bayeslabs.tech 

Omnicom Announces Formation of Omnicom Oceania, Appoints Nick Garrett as CEO

  • Move aligns all Omnicom operations in ANZ under single leadership 
  • New operating model enables group to drive growth through upstream strategy, innovation and a cohesive experience 

SYDNEY, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced the formation of Omnicom Oceania. The move aligns all Omnicom’s practice areas across Australia and New Zealand including market leading media and creative agencies, PR, performance marketing, production and more under a unified leadership structure.

It reflects Omnicom’s commitment to flexibility, innovation, and deep specialization, adapting to an ever-changing landscape and ensuring it delivers the best fit solution for clients. Tapping into Omnicom’s significant investment in its Omni platform, Omni AI tools and more, the group has already redefined the market by building high-performance orchestration models such as +61 for Telstra and Smith Street for Coles.

“Increasingly, clients in this market are looking for deep specialism and seamless integration. Recent Forrester wave reports have proven that Omnicom is the unrivalled leader across key marketing specializations. We have successfully deployed these specializations with many leading clients in the market, and this organisational shift accelerates our ability to deliver this model to more clients across the region,” said John Wren, Omnicom Chairman and CEO.

Omnicom Oceania will be led by Nick Garrett as CEO. In his new role, Garrett will collaborate closely with brand agency leaders to deliver integrated solutions and a more seamless experience for Omnicom’s clients and their customers.

Garrett returns to Omnicom after 4 years at Deloitte Digital where he joined as a Brand & Creative Partner in 2021. Within his first year he joined the Global Leadership team, later becoming Global CMO. Locally and internationally, he drove upstream consulting services at the intersection of creativity, technology and transformation. Before Deloitte, Garrett spent almost a decade leading BBDO agencies, Clemenger and Colenso and, prior to that, worked at TBWA in Sydney and LA.

Garrett said, “My time in the consulting world showed me just how big the opportunity is to add creative problem solving and brand thinking further upstream into business strategy, and how agencies can positively influence more of the customer eco-system beyond marketing and comms. There is a huge amount of white space to grow into, and I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Omnicom family to continue to drive growth at an accelerated pace.”

Wren continued, “We have the advantage of best-in-class capabilities and talent across practice areas, built on the foundations of world-leading data, AI, technologies and tools. Nick’s deep knowledge of Omnicom and his advisory experience make him the ideal leader to orchestrate these capabilities and drive the growth ambitions of our clients.”

The move will see Garrett reporting into Wren, and the changes are effective immediately.

About Omnicom
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) is a leading provider of data-inspired, creative marketing and sales solutions. Omnicom’s iconic agency brands are home to the industry’s most innovative communications specialists who are focused on driving intelligent business outcomes for their clients. The company offers a wide range of services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, retail and digital commerce, branding, experiential, public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty marketing services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.omnicomgroup.com.

Hong Kong Men Prioritise Tech Over Health, New Study Reveals

AXA Global Healthcare study highlights worrying gaps in how men prioritise their mental and physical health

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – Men in Hong Kong are significantly more likely to prioritise repairing a device or resolving a banking issue than seeking help for potential signs of serious illness, a new study reveals.

The research, commissioned by AXA Global Healthcare, highlights a concerning pattern in how men respond to health issues – particularly when it comes to early action and preventative care.

While almost all respondents (95%) said they would fix a broken laptop within a week, only a third (33%) would act as quickly if they noticed potential red flags in their own health – such as unexpected changes in weight, bowel habits or a suspicious mole.

Even symptoms like unusual fatigue (just 27%) and high levels of stress (24%) failed to prompt swift action in many cases, despite being possible early signs of more serious conditions.

In contrast, men in Hong Kong reported far greater urgency when dealing with money, work commitments or vehicles. An overwhelming majority said they’d act urgently if they lost their mobile phone (99%) or bank card (98%), while 96% said they’d prioritise responding to a text or call from their boss.

Personal health concerns also took a back seat to pet welfare, with 72% saying they’d respond quickly if their pet seemed unwell.

By comparison, only 64% said they’d see a health professional at all if something felt wrong. Instead, 45% said they’d consult the internet first, and around 10% would turn to AI or a health app for answers.

James Swatton, Senior Distribution Leader – Asia, at AXA Global Healthcare, said:

“It’s clear that for many men, computers, money and even work come before their own health. We urgently need to normalise a more proactive approach to wellbeing – not just wait for something to go wrong.”

The survey of 272 Hong Kong men highlights a critical opportunity to shift behaviour towards more proactive health engagement. While only a minority trust digital health for diagnosis, 31% said they’d feel more confident acting on a health concern if a digital tool flagged it – suggesting potential for wearable devices, trackers, or smart alerts to help bridge the gap.

To help make healthcare simpler and easier to access, AXA Global Healthcare recently launched a new all-in-one healthcare app that allows members to connect with qualified doctors anytime, by phone or video. Beyond consultations, the app supports users in managing their lifestyle by recording and tracking key physical and mental wellbeing metrics. These wellness trackers deliver insights that enable users to better understand their general health patterns and achieve personalised wellbeing goals.

Swatton added:

“Preventative health shouldn’t feel like an afterthought. By tracking physical and mental metrics, users can gain valuable insights that empower them to manage their lifestyle more proactively and work towards their wellbeing goals. Just as you’d regularly check your car or laptop to keep things running smoothly, building habits around your health can lead to better outcomes and greater peace of mind.”

“For men living or working abroad, this is even more important. Navigating foreign healthcare systems can be confusing and stressful, especially when you’re dealing with an unfamiliar language, different medical practices, or insurance rules. Having quick, easy access to trusted healthcare – wherever you are in the world – can make all the difference.”

Note to editors

About the research

Research was carried out online by Obsurvant. All surveys were conducted in May 2025. The samples comprised of 2,083 UK nationals, 512 UAE nationals and 272 Hong Kong nationals. All research conducted adheres to the UK Market Research Society (MRS) code of conduct (2023). Obsurvant is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and complies with the DPA (2018).

Hashtag: #AXA


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Mitrade Trading Platform Partners with Argentine Football Association as Football Fever Sweeps APAC

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Argentina’s national team jerseys continue to outsell traditional football powerhouses across Southeast Asia and Australia, Mitrade, a global trading platform, has announced its role as the official regional CFD sponsor of the Argentine Football Association (AFA). The sponsorship, launched under the “Rise with Champions” theme, reflects the region’s surging passion for football and Mitrade’s mission to make online trading more accessible, intuitive and engaging for Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) growing base of retail investors.

The partnership is part of Mitrade’s regional expansion strategy, reflecting the intersection between football fandom and financial literacy, as financial education becomes prominent in social conversations. AFA, home to global stars like Lionel Messi and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez, has strengthened regional ties in recent years—including a sold-out friendly in Jakarta with 60,000 fans and rising interest from Australian supporters who rallied behind Messi during Argentina’s iconic World Cup win.

“This partnership reflects our commitment to connecting with communities through shared passions,” said Kevin Lai, vice president of Mitrade Group. “Football, like financial markets, requires analytical thinking, quick decision-making and strategic insight, qualities that resonate strongly with the mindset of our users across Southeast Asia and Australia.”

With 5 million users worldwide and 44 industry awards, Mitrade is reshaping how people trade and interact with global markets. The platform offers contracts for difference (CFDs) across forex, indices, commodities, ETFs and shares, all within a seamless, mobile-first platform.

Mitrade continues to provide educational resources to support more individuals across APAC in exploring CFD trading as part of their broader financial journey. The broker remains committed to making global markets more inclusive and accessible, empowering users to hone skills, connect with traders and trade with confidence.

About Mitrade

Mitrade is an award-winning CFD trading platform founded in Melbourne, trusted by 5M+ traders worldwide. It operates under top-tier financial regulators—Australia’s ASIC (AFSL398528), Cyprus’ CySEC (CIF438/23), the Cayman Islands’ CIMA (SIB1612446), and Mauritius’s FSC (GB20025791)—delivering a secure, seamless, and intuitive trading experience.

Powered by AI, Mitrade provides CFDs on indices, forex, commodities, ETFs, and shares. With microsecond execution, razor-thin spreads, robust risk management, and multi-device compatibility, it is redefining the future of fintech for every type of trader.

Trading involves risk. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, an offer, or a solicitation. 

Visit https://www.mitrade.com for more information.

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane Marks Six-Month Milestone

Strategically located next to The Gabba, the 110-room property affirms Swiss-Belhotel International’s growing footprint in Australia


BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 July 2025 – Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane has successfully reached its six-month milestone, affirming its position as a key player in the city’s upscale hotel segment. Since opening in December 2024, the property has demonstrated robust performance and consistent guest satisfaction, reflecting Brisbane’s strong market fundamentals and the group’s strategic positioning in Australia.

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane

Located in the vibrant inner-city suburb of Woolloongabba, adjacent to the iconic Gabba Stadium, Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane features 110 contemporary rooms and suites designed for both short and extended stays. Each room includes a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. The hotel also offers pet-friendly accommodation, catering to a growing trend.

Swiss-Kitchen™ Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, located on Level 12, provides panoramic views of the Brisbane skyline and Gabba Stadium. The rooftop venue serves a variety of breakfast, daytime, and evening options, while leisure facilities include an open-air plunge pool and fitness centre.

Strategically situated near South Bank and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the hotel is well-positioned to cater to both leisure and corporate travellers.

“Reaching this six-month milestone is an important achievement for Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane. Brisbane is a growing hub for business, events, and tourism, and we are proud to contribute to the city’s evolving hospitality landscape with a product that offers quality, flexibility, and value.” said Gavin M. Faull, Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International.

Brisbane continues to see a surge in travel demand. The city welcomed 8.8 million overnight visitors, spending AU$10.7 billion in the year ending June 2024. Brisbane Airport recorded 22.6 million passengers, reaching 95 percent of pre-pandemic levels, highlighting its recovery and popularity.

Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane is part of Swiss-Belhotel International’s portfolio in Australia and New Zealand. With a global presence spanning 20 countries and more than 150 hotels and projects, Swiss-Belhotel International remains committed to delivering internationally branded hospitality solutions.

This commitment to excellence and innovation has earned the group notable industry recognition. In 2024, Swiss-Belhotel International received the Legacy Family Business Award Asia Pacific at the Family Business Association Excellence Awards, and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year – New Zealand Family Business Award, presented to Chairman and President Gavin M. Faull, honouring his visionary leadership and the brand’s global success.
Hashtag: #SwissBelhotelBrisbane #SwissBelhotelInternational #SwissBelhotel #SBEC #SBECBenefits #BrisbaneHotel #TheGabba #BrisbaneStay #BusinessAndLeisure #TravelQueensland




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Fiji Airways Unveils New Pacific Rim Menu and On-Demand Dining for Business Class Travellers

Airline raises the bar on inflight experience with premium locally inspired dishes and a refreshed economy cabin service

NADI, Fiji, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a vibrant Pacific Rim inspired menu, now available on select flights. This signals a bold step forward in its commitment to exceptional Fijian hospitality, service and world class excellence.

Leading this transformation is the new Dine on Demand concept in Business Class, launching on select long-haul flights – a first for the airline. This tailored experience gives guests the freedom to choose what they want to eat, when they want to eat it, adding a new level of personalisation and comfort to their journey.

“Fijian hospitality is at the heart of what we do” said Andre Viljoen, CEO and Managing Director, Fiji Airways. “This next chapter elevates that promise. With the initial introduction of our new Pacific Rim menu and on-demand dining, we’re delivering a fine-dining restaurant-quality experience in the sky – One that is authentically Fijian, thoughtfully crafted, and aligned with the evolving needs of today’s traveller.

A Menu That Celebrates Culture and Connection
The newly introduced menu reflects Fiji’s unique position at the crossroads of Asia, Oceania and North America. It blends fresh, bold flavours from Southeast Asia, contemporary Australia, and the Pacific Islands, showcasing local Fijian ingredients with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing.

Signature dishes in Business Class include:

  • Grilled Mahi Mahi with Prawn Chilli Oil: a coastal celebration with corn coriander cake and lime marmalade
  • Hamachi Crudo with Octopus and Ponzu: a refreshing starter with Fijian sea grapes (nama) and herbs
  • Fijian Chicken Curry: a coconut-simmered comfort dish reflecting Indo-Fijian heritage
  • Roasted Cauliflower with Pacific Greens and Garlic Cream – a standout plant-based hero
  • Salted Chocolate Crème with Pistachio and Caramelised Banana: an indulgent dessert with tropical flair
  • Kumquat Cheesecake that packs a punch

Dishes are freshly finished and plated onboard to ensure restaurant-quality presentation, with cabin crew specifically trained in culinary service and wine training to deliver a personalised and seamless experience.

Fresh Beverages and Thoughtful Additions

The new Business Class menu is accompanied by an expanded program that includes:

  • Cold-pressed juices made in Fiji using local tropical fruits and vegetables
  • A curated wine list highlighting premium varieties from New Zealand, Australia, and California
  • A signature series of cocktails and mocktails inspired by the spirit of the islands, featuring locally distilled Blue Turtle Gin Fiji and Fijian Bati Rum.
  • Artisanal Fijian chocolate, locally made and paired with tea and coffee
  • Business Class tables are adorned with a handcrafted Vau flower, thoughtfully made in Fiji, and set with bone china dinnerware and crisp white cotton tablecloths

Elevated Economy Experience
Economy Class has also been refreshed, with updated meal options, a new mocktail and cocktail offering, hot chocolate and new snack and beverage choices available throughout the journey. Special dietary requirements can be pre-arranged, ensuring inclusivity across all cabins.

Fiji Airways’ move to enhance its inflight service is part of a broader set of ‘game-changing’ strategies introduced to place Fiji’s national carrier shoulder to shoulder with the best airlines in the world.

“We fly for Fiji,” explains Viljoen. “As the national carrier, we recognise the profound role we play in connecting Fiji to the world, and sharing the unique warmth and happiness that only Fiji offers. Through our strategic investments in our food, beverage, service training, and sustainable sourcing of materials, we’re bringing that happiness in every journey.” 

The new Pacific Rim inspired cuisine and menu, along with the new service model are being progressively introduced on select long-haul flights and will be fully implemented across the network by July 2026.

About Fiji Airways:

Fiji Airways offers direct flights to 25 international destinations from its hub in Nadi, Fiji, including up to two flights a week between Singapore and the tropical paradise of Fiji. Travellers from Singapore can also enjoy seamless one-stop connections via Nadi to popular cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and beyond.

Fiji Airways provides the only nonstop service between Singapore and Fiji’s 333 islands, which are celebrated for their warm hospitality, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and pristine white-sand beaches, delivering the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways airline group comprises Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly-owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 101 destinations in over 14 countries (including code-share). Destinations include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 70 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 2000 employees, and earned revenues of over FJD$1.7 billion (USD $770m) in 2023. Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.

 

 

Fiji Airways Unveils New Pacific Rim Menu and On-Demand Dining for Business Class Travellers

Airline raises the bar on inflight experience with premium locally inspired dishes and a refreshed economy cabin service

July 22, 2025 , NADI, Fiji /PRNewswire/ — Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a vibrant Pacific Rim inspired menu, now available on select flights. This signals a bold step forward in its commitment to exceptional Fijian hospitality, service and world class excellence.

Leading this transformation is the new Dine on Demand concept in Business Class, launching on select long-haul flights – a first for the airline. This tailored experience gives guests the freedom to choose what they want to eat, when they want to eat it, adding a new level of personalisation and comfort to their journey.

“Fijian hospitality is at the heart of what we do” said Andre Viljoen, CEO and Managing Director, Fiji Airways. “This next chapter elevates that promise. With the initial introduction of our new Pacific Rim menu and on-demand dining, we’re delivering a fine-dining restaurant-quality experience in the sky – One that is authentically Fijian, thoughtfully crafted, and aligned with the evolving needs of today’s traveller.

A Menu That Celebrates Culture and Connection

The newly introduced menu reflects Fiji’s unique position at the crossroads of Asia, Oceania and North America. It blends fresh, bold flavours from Southeast Asia, contemporary Australia, and the Pacific Islands, showcasing local Fijian ingredients with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing.

Signature dishes in Business Class include:

  • Grilled Mahi Mahi with Prawn Chilli Oil: a coastal celebration with corn coriander cake and lime marmalade
  • Hamachi Crudo with Octopus and Ponzu: a refreshing starter with Fijian sea grapes (nama) and herbs
  • Fijian Chicken Curry: a coconut-simmered comfort dish reflecting Indo-Fijian heritage
  • Roasted Cauliflower with Pacific Greens and Garlic Cream – a standout plant-based hero
  • Salted Chocolate Crème with Pistachio and Caramelised Banana: an indulgent dessert with tropical flair
  • Kumquat Cheesecake that packs a punch

Dishes are freshly finished and plated onboard to ensure restaurant-quality presentation, with cabin crew specifically trained in culinary service and wine training to deliver a personalised and seamless experience.

Fresh Beverages and Thoughtful Additions

The new Business Class menu is accompanied by an expanded program that includes:

  • Cold-pressed juices made in Fiji using local tropical fruits and vegetables
  • A curated wine list highlighting premium varieties from New Zealand, Australia, and California
  • A signature series of cocktails and mocktails inspired by the spirit of the islands, featuring locally distilled Blue Turtle Gin Fiji and Fijian Bati Rum.
  • Artisanal Fijian chocolate, locally made and paired with tea and coffee
  • Business Class tables are adorned with a handcrafted Vau flower, thoughtfully made in Fiji, and set with bone china dinnerware and crisp white cotton tablecloths

Elevated Economy Experience

Economy Class has also been refreshed, with updated meal options, a new mocktail and cocktail offering, hot chocolate and new snack and beverage choices available throughout the journey. Special dietary requirements can be pre-arranged, ensuring inclusivity across all cabins.

Fiji Airways’ move to enhance its inflight service is part of a broader set of ‘game-changing’ strategies introduced to place Fiji’s national carrier shoulder to shoulder with the best airlines in the world.

“We fly for Fiji,” explains Viljoen. “As the national carrier, we recognise the profound role we play in connecting Fiji to the world, and sharing the unique warmth and happiness that only Fiji offers. Through our strategic investments in our food, beverage, service training, and sustainable sourcing of materials, we’re bringing that happiness in every journey.” 

The new Pacific Rim inspired cuisine and menu, along with the new service model are being progressively introduced on select long-haul flights and will be fully implemented across the network by July 2026.

About Fiji Airways:

Fiji Airways offers direct flights to 25 international destinations from its hub in Nadi, Fiji, including up to three flights a week between Hong Kong and the tropical paradise of Fiji. Travellers from Hong Kong can also enjoy seamless one-stop connections via Nadi to popular cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and beyond.

Fiji Airways provides the only nonstop service between Hong Kong and Fiji’s 333 islands, which are celebrated for their warm hospitality, crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and pristine white-sand beaches, delivering the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways airline group comprises Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly-owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. From its hubs at Nadi and Suva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 101 destinations in over 14 countries (including code-share). Destinations include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 70 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 2000 employees, and earned revenues of over FJD$1.7 billion (USD $770m) in 2023. Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June 2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.

Innovation Meets Inclusion: EdHeroes Global Forum 2025 Explore the Human-Centered Future of Education Technology

TRIESEN, Liechtenstein, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As innovation accelerates and technology redefines every corner of modern life, EdHeroes Global Forum 2025 sets its sights on a crucial frontier: ensuring that the future of education is not only digital, but equitable, inclusive, and human-centered.

EdHeroes Global Forum 2025
EdHeroes Global Forum 2025

This year’s Forum convenes global leaders, educators, technologists, and activists to address the urgent need for responsible and ethical tech integration in education. Set entirely online with rotating time zones, the Forum is designed for worldwide participation—ensuring no region is left behind.

Under the theme “Innovation and Technology in Education”, this Forum examines how digital tools—from artificial intelligence and virtual reality to adaptive learning systems—can empower rather than displace human connection in the classroom. “We are living in a time of great change. Artificial intelligence, digital learning, and global connectivity are opening new doors—but they also bring new challenges,” said Alina Baimen, CEO and Co-Founder of EdHeroes. “Technology can be a powerful tool, but only when guided by human values, equity, and responsibility.”

Mark Sparvell, Director of Education Marketing at Microsoft, emphasized the importance of pairing AI with humanitarian values: “The greatest potential for technology in education is to humanize learning, not merely digitize the experience.” Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, added, “Talent is equally distributed but opportunity is not. Online learning must bridge that gap. Every learner everywhere deserves access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.”

Key priorities of this year’s Forum include:

  • Digital Inclusion: Expanding access to digital learning tools for marginalized communities.
  • Ethical Tech: Tackling issues like AI bias, data privacy, and responsible innovation.
  • Human Connection: Leveraging technology to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and personalized learning without replacing educators.
  • Driving Innovation: Highlighting scalable, ethical solutions in EdTech that enhance engagement and accessibility.
  • Global Collaboration: Sharing scalable, ethical education models from across continents.
  • Shaping Policy: Supporting policies that promote secure and inclusive digital education systems.

To learn more visit https://global.edheroes.forum