Readying
Our Students
for the Future
The Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest 2025 (TCEF2025) is a biennial signature event organised by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, from 3 to 5 June 2025. This conference is aimed at supporting teachers’ professional learning and strengthening their professional identity.
The conference will bring educators together to ignite innovative ideas through the sharing and learning as a community, empower Teacher Ownership, Teacher Leadership (TOTL) in professional learning, and facilitate the transformation of practices within the local educational landscape to enact positive impact.
The Early Access Period from 6 May 2025 allows educators to take part in selected conference features and access all asynchronous learning content.
Readying
Our Students
for the Future
The Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest 2025 (TCEF2025) is a biennial signature event organised by the Ministry of Education, Singapore, from 3 to 5 June 2025. This conference is aimed at supporting teachers’ professional learning and strengthening their professional identity.
The conference will bring educators together to ignite innovative ideas through the sharing and learning as a community, empower Teacher Ownership, Teacher Leadership (TOTL) in professional learning, and facilitate the transformation of practices within the local educational landscape to enact positive impact.
The Early Access Period from 6 May 2025 allows educators to take part in selected conference features and access all asynchronous learning content.
Guest-of-Honour
Mr. Chan Chun Sing
Minister for Education
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Be inspired by our lineup of distinguished Keynote speakers. These leading experts will address critical themes in education, from preparing for the future of teaching and Artificial Intelligence (Al) in education, to developing character and cyber-wisdom in the digital age. Their valuable insights promise to inspire and equip educators for the road ahead.
Professor Manu Kapur
Director of the Singapore-ETH Centre, and Professor of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Professor Rose Luckin
Emerita at University College London, and Founder and CEO of Educate Ventures Research Limited
Professor Tom Harrison
Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Birmingham, and Director, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues
Event Programme
3 June
4 June
5 June
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
TCEF2025
Opening Ceremony
Keynote Address
Morning Tea Break
10:30 am
11:00 am
Morning Tea Break
Keynote Address
Session 3:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Session 6:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Learning
Journey
Session 1:
In-person
and Online
Breakout Sessions
Session 4:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Session 7:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Afternoon Tea Break
Session 2:
In-person
and Online
Breakout Sessions
Session 5:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Closing Address
End of Day 3
5:00 pm
End of Day 1
End of Day 2
3 June
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
TCEF2025
Opening Ceremony
Morning Tea Break
Keynote Address
Lunch
Learning
Journey
Session 1:
In-person
and Online
Breakout
Sessions
Tea Break
Session 2:
In-person
and Online
Breakout
Sessions
End of Day 1
4 June
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Keynote Address
Morning Tea Break
Session 3:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Session 4:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Tea Break
Session 5:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
End of Day 2
5 June
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
Keynote Address
Morning Tea Break
Session 6:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Session 7:
In-person and Online
Breakout Sessions
Tea Break
Closing Address
End of Day 3
Conference Features
Available from the Early Access Period Starting 6 May 2025
Open Classroom
Experience exemplary teaching in action by observing fellow educators in their classrooms. See effective strategies firsthand, gather fresh ideas, and refine your own practice. Recorded lessons are also available for asynchronous learning.
Poster Presentation
Explore a diverse collection of online Poster Presentations by educators across schools, showcasing innovative teaching practices and school programmes. Browse at your own pace and bring fresh ideas into your classroom!
Learning Journey
Join our Learning Journeys for hands-on, real-world experiences designed to enrich your teaching and inspire fresh ideas! Immerse yourself in meaningful themes, engage with experts, and bring new insights back to your classroom.
Available during the Conference Period from 3 to 5 June 2025
Keynote Address
Tune in to thought-provoking Keynote Addresses from distinguished speakers as they share expert insights and cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of education and beyond.
Keynote Seminar
Deepen your learning with exclusive sessions led by our esteemed Keynote speakers. Engage in insightful discussions, explore key ideas, and interact directly with experts to enrich your professional growth.
Masterclass
Join Masterclasses led by Principal Master Teachers and Master Teachers from the Academy of Singapore Teachers. Gain expert insights, practical strategies, and proven techniques to elevate your teaching.
Spotlight
Listen to invited external speakers, leading experts in their fields, as they share insights and ideas that will challenge, inspire, and expand your understanding. Walk away with fresh ideas to enhance your professional practice.
Physical Showcase
Visit our Physical Showcase to discover key developments, initiatives, and programmes from various divisions and academies. Engage with the latest innovations, impactful projects, and gain insights that can inspire and elevate your teaching practice.
Unconference
Engage in dynamic, participant-driven discussions at our Unconference sessions. Collaborate, share insights, and co-create solutions in an open space where every voice matters.
Workshop
Dive into interactive Workshops led by our own teachers. Whether in-person or online, these sessions feature group work, discussions, and activities that make teaching strategies come alive.
Webinar
Join teachers from various schools in lecture-style online sessions where they share effective school programmes and classroom strategies backed by real-world examples.