“Empowering futures: Navigating the intersection of innovation, equity, and lifelong learning is a globalized eduscape”
iCONETT 2025 explores transformative educational trends, innovative technologies, and equitable practices, fostering lifelong learning and global collaboration to shape the future of education.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Michael Mu
Enterprise Fellow, and Portfolio Lead Research at the University of South Australia
Dr Michael Mu is an Associate Professor, Enterprise Fellow, and Portfolio Lead Research at the University of South Australia. His current work grapples with resilience building for young people in (mi)migration contexts. His research has produced over 100 publications and attracted research income of over 1.5 million Australian dollars. Beyond academia, Michael is a classical pianist.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Prof. T.M. Sakunthala Yatigammana
Professor in Education, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya
T.M. Sakunthala Yatigammana Ekanayake is a Professor in Education at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, specializing in science education, educational technology, and inclusive digital transformation in higher education. She has led or collaborated on over a dozen nationally and internationally funded research projects, including multiple Erasmus+ and IDRC initiatives. Her scholarly work includes over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 book chapters, and 4 authored books. A recipient of the UGC Tier 4* Research Excellence Award (2024), she is also a journal reviewer and a passionate advocate for innovation and equity in lifelong learning and teacher development.
