Highlights from the Creative Google Edu-tech Summit 2025
The future of education technology took center stage at Creative Academy, Kirtipur on June 28, 2025, as educators, technologists, and innovators gathered for the groundbreaking Creative Google Edu-tech Summit. This one-of-a-kind innovative semi-workshop model summit brought together leading voices from Google APAC by Chris Harte, Google for Education – Government and Education Strategy Lead – APAC & EMEA and Isha Porwal, Digital transformation specialist, Google India to explore how AI in education is transforming classrooms across Nepal and beyond.
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A Summit Like No Other
The Creative Google Edutech Summit represented a paradigm shift in how we approach professional development in the edtech space. Unlike traditional conferences, this semi-workshop model combined inspirational keynotes with hands-on learning experiences, creating an immersive environment where theory met practice.
The event’s parallel session format allowed participants to customize their learning journey, diving deep into specific areas of Google for Education while maintaining the collaborative spirit that makes educational technology so powerful.
Keynote Excellence: Global Perspectives on Education Technology
The summit opened with two transformative keynotes that set the tone for the entire event. The Google APAC team delivered a comprehensive overview of Google for Education, showcasing how the platform’s evolution continues to address the diverse needs of educational institutions worldwide. Their insights into the latest developments in AI in education provided attendees with a glimpse into the future of digital learning.
The Creative Academy’s keynote on “How classrooms are benefiting from Google?” offered a ground-level perspective on the practical implementation of education technology. Through real-world case studies and success stories, participants witnessed firsthand how Google’s suite of tools is revolutionizing teaching and learning experiences.
Building Communities Through Technology
One of the summit’s standout sessions focused on Google Educator Groups (GEG) and their role in building tech-friendly teacher communities. This session highlighted how collaborative networks are essential for successful edtech adoption, emphasizing that technology implementation succeeds when supported by strong professional learning communities.
The networking sessions throughout the day reinforced this theme, allowing educators to share experiences, challenges, and innovative solutions for integrating AI in education into their daily practice.
Practical Applications and Advanced Features
The summit’s workshop-style sessions provided deep dives into Google Classroom’s pedagogical impact, covering best practices and advanced features that maximize student engagement and learning outcomes. Participants explored how education technology can be leveraged to create more personalized, efficient, and effective learning environments.
The “Foundations of Google for Education” session catered to newcomers, ensuring that educators at all levels of technological proficiency could benefit from the summit’s offerings. This inclusive approach underscored the event’s commitment to democratizing access to quality edtech training.
AI Innovation in Higher Education
A particularly compelling session explored Gemini AI for Higher Education and Research, demonstrating how artificial intelligence is reshaping academic research and instruction. Attendees learned about cutting-edge applications of AI in education, from automated grading systems to personalized learning pathways that adapt to individual student needs.
This session exemplified the summit’s forward-thinking approach, preparing educators for the next wave of education technology innovations.
Scaling Success: Enterprise Solutions
The Google for Education Enterprise session addressed the challenges of implementing edtech solutions at scale. Participants gained insights into how large educational institutions can leverage Google’s comprehensive suite of tools to create cohesive, efficient digital learning ecosystems.
The session on Google Admin Console & Security was particularly relevant, addressing growing concerns about safeguarding digital learning environments in an era of increasing cyber threats.
Celebrating Innovation and Expertise
The summit’s “Google Super users” showcase provided a platform for participants to demonstrate their innovative uses of Google tools. These rapid-fire presentations highlighted the creativity and ingenuity of Nepal’s educational community, inspiring attendees to think beyond traditional applications of education technology.
The Google Certified Trainers session emphasized the importance of building local expertise and “reaching beyond Nepal” to share knowledge and best practices with the global educational community.
Focus on Digital Wellbeing
In an era where students spend increasing amounts of time in digital environments, the summit’s emphasis on digital wellbeing awareness was both timely and crucial. The session on “Digital Wellbeing practice Guide for the Primary School Learners at home and beyond” provided practical strategies for helping young learners develop healthy relationships with technology.
This focus on holistic digital citizenship demonstrated the summit’s commitment to responsible technology integration in education.
Innovative Approaches to Learning
Creative Academy’s presentation on “Blended Fluency Based Reading in Secondary Level” showcased how traditional pedagogical approaches can be enhanced through thoughtful integration of education technology. Their results-driven approach provided a compelling case study for other educators looking to improve student outcomes through innovative teaching methods.
Hardware and Infrastructure
The sessions on Chromebook and ChromeOS highlighted the importance of appropriate hardware in successful edtech implementation. Participants learned how these tools can create more accessible, secure, and cost-effective learning environments for students and educators alike.
Looking Forward
The Creative Google Edutech Summit 2025 succeeded in creating a unique learning environment that balanced inspiration with practical application. By bringing together international expertise with local innovation, the summit demonstrated how AI in education and broader education technology initiatives can be successfully implemented in diverse educational contexts.
The event’s impact extends far beyond the single day in Kirtipur. The connections made, knowledge shared, and innovations demonstrated will continue to influence how educators across Nepal and the region approach technology integration in their classrooms.
As we move forward, the summit’s emphasis on community building, digital wellbeing awareness, and innovative pedagogical approaches provides a roadmap for the continued evolution of education technology in the region. The Creative Google Edutech Summit has set a new standard for professional development in the edtech space, proving that when educators come together with the right tools and support, the possibilities for transforming education are limitless.
The future of learning is bright, and events like the Creative Google Edutech Summit are lighting the way forward.
