the 6th Princess Maha Chakri Award Forum with the 4th International Conference on Equitable Education

The Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), is organising the 6th Princess Maha Chakri Award Forum together with the 4th International Conference on Equitable Education, from 21 to 23 October 2026 at IMPACT Forum 2, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will graciously preside over the opening ceremony on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

The Forum brings together Princess Maha Chakri Award recipients from ASEAN countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Mongolia, representatives of Ministries of Education, education experts from international organisations, and Thai teachers. Participants will share experiences and good practices in strengthening learners' foundational skills, social and emotional learning, inclusive education, and the balanced use of artificial intelligence with humanity, to advance the quality of teachers and education across the region.

PROGRAMME

Monday, 19 October 2026

09:00-20:00 Arrival of PMCA Recipients in Bangkok

Tuesday,20 October 2026

09:00-10:00 PMCA Recipients Gathering — a welcome to all PMCA Recipients from 2015–2025 Sapphire 202

10:00-12:00 Briefing for 2025 PMCA Recipients — Opening Ceremony protocols, presentation and Show & Share sequences Sapphire 202

12:00-13:30 Lunch for all PMCA Recipients 1 st floor

13:30-17.00 Preparation of presentation for all PMCA recipients 1 st floor

17:00-18:00 Rehearsal for all PMCA Recipients —test-run slides and VDOs on the MAIN SCREEN, plus protocol Grand Diamond Ballroom

18:00-19:00 Cocktail reception for High Officials from the Ministries of Education 11 ASEAN countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Mongolia

19:00-20:00 Dinner for High Officials from the Ministries of Education 11 ASEAN countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Mongolia

Wednesday, 21 October 2026 – Grand Diamond Ballroom, 2nd Floor

06.30–07.30 Registration of PMCA Forum Opening Ceremony participants in front of the Grand Diamond Ballroom, 2nd Floor

07:30-08:15 Security procedures for participants at the IMPACT Forum entrance

08:00-08:45 Participants are seated for Opening Ceremony briefings and introduction

08:45-09.00 Preparation for the arrival of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

09.00–09.25 Arrival of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Grand Diamond Ballroom

- Report by Dr. Krissanapong Kirtikara, Chairman of the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation

- Royal address by Her Royal Highness to open the 6th Princess Maha Chakri Award Forum and the 4th International Conference on Equitable Education

09.25–10.30 Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn views presentations by the 2025 Princess Maha Chakri Award recipients in four groups: Community Engagement Practitioners; Innovators in Teaching & Technology; Lifelong Learners & Professional Developers; and Champions of Special & Inclusive Education

10.45–11.15 Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn performs music and sings together with the Sai Yai Chamchuri Band, the CU Band (Chulalongkorn University Student Union), the Northern Thai Folk Music Ensemble of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, and PMCA Network Teachers

11.25–12.40 Lunch, with HRH — High Officials from 14 countries, and invited guests Banquet Hall 102, 1st Floor

12.40–13.15 Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visits the exhibits

13.15–13.35 Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn joins group photographs, Sapphire 201

13.35 Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn departs

14.00–15.30 Special Keynote: "Balancing Technology and Humanity" by Phra Brahmasakyavamsavisuddhi (Dr. Anil Sakya), Wat Bowonniwet Vihara

Panel Discussion

• • AI Competency for Teachers – Prof. Lim Cher Ping, The Education University of Hong Kong
  • Strengthening Social Emotional Learning and Well-Being in the Changing World – Ms. Jenelle Babb, UNESCO Bangkok
  • Balancing Foundational Skills and AI Competencies – Dr. Koji Miyamoto, World Bank

15.30–15.45 Refreshments (end of programme for general participants)

15.45–17.00 Officials’ Session (BY INVITATION ONLY for representatives of the 14 country Ministries of Education to share teacher selection and nomination criteria

Thursday, 22 October 2026 – Show and Share Days, Sapphire 101 and 201–206

08.30–10.00 Show and Share by 2025 PMCA Recipients (Round 1): Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia

10.00–10.30 Coffee break

10.30–12.00 Show and Share by 2025 PMCA Recipients (Round 2): Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam

12.00–13.00 Lunch, Banquet Hall 102, 1st Floor

13.00–14.30 Show and Share by Country Teams (Round 1): Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar

14.30–15.00 Coffee break

15.00–16.30 Show and Share by Country Teams (Round 2): the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam

18:30-20:00 Dinner for all PMCA Recipients, Sapphire 201

Friday, 23 October 2026 – Thai Teacher Activities and the 4th International Conference on Equitable Education

09.00–16.00 Workshop and reflection for all PMCA Recipients , Sapphire 101–107 and 109–112

• The 4th International Conference on Equitable Education, hosted by the Equitable Education Fund (EEF)

Saturday 24 October 2026

09:00-16:00 Departure of PMCA Recipients from Bangkok Airports

The morning opening ceremony will be broadcast live on www.pmca.or.th and the Princess Maha Chakri Award Facebook page.

Full programme: Read Here https://www.pmca.or.th/documents/b72cfb16-cc03-4d91-bd61-b3dccd35fa8c

Notes

- The programme is subject to change as appropriate.

- Dress code

21 October 2026: Government officials – khaki uniform, long sleeves with turn-down collar / General participants – black Thai-fabric attire or black formal attire

22–23 October 2026: Black Thai-fabric attire or black formal attire