IFT 2026: Preparing Educators for an Unpredictable World 🎓

The 8th International Forum for Teachers (IFT) is scheduled for July 25, 2026, at the BMICH, Colombo. Organized by Gateway Graduate School alongside Flinders University (Australia) and OxfordAQA, the forum focuses on upgrading skills for educators across state, private, and international schools. • Core Theme: "From Knowing to Being: Preparing for a World Yet to Be Defined." The event targets curriculum adaptation, resilience, and critical thinking to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. • Key Focus Areas: • Developing student adaptability and decision-making in changing contexts. • Managing technology & AI integration mindfully and ethically within classrooms. • Building emotional strength and problem-solving capabilities in learners. • Speakers & Panelists: Features global experts including Dr. Carl Salt (Flinders University), Penny Butterworth (OxfordAQA), and world public speaking champion Dananjaya Hettiarachchi. Panelists include regional leads from Microsoft and local entrepreneurs discussing future-ready leadership and digital transformation. • Impact: The initiative directly supports Sri Lanka's ICT/BPM and knowledge-services ecosystem by training teachers to foster workplace readiness and youth empowerment.