t ITE College East, Singapore, Hikvision recently held its highly anticipated Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Education Summit, spotlighting cutting-edge EdTech innovations poised to redefine how we teach and learn. Drawing over 400 visionaries—ranging from K‑12 principals to global college presidents, technology trailblazers, and education policy influencers—the two-day summit left no stone unturned in its mission to shape a smarter educational future.
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A Global Gathering Under the Banner “EdTech for a Brighter Future”
With the rallying cry “EdTech for a Brighter Future,” the summit forged a dynamic space for dialogue and discovery. Highlights included:
- Illuminating keynote addresses by thought leaders exploring AI’s role in safer, more efficient learning environments.
- Engaging case studies from institutions across the Asia‑Pacific, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and European regions, each showing how EdTech is reshaping classrooms.
- Hands-on product demos, spotlighting the integration of video analytics, smart access control, automated attendance systems, and AI-driven campus solutions.
Hikvision’s commitment to open collaboration and ecosystem-building was on full display, bringing diverse stakeholders together to deepen understanding and accelerate future innovations.
Marking a Milestone Partnership Between ITE College East and Hikvision
The summit’s pinnacle: the signing of a strategic partnership between ITE College East and Hikvision. More than a symbolic gesture, this MoU lays the groundwork for co‑developing smart campus ecosystems—blending advanced surveillance, real-time analytics, and interactive learning tools to improve both safety and instructional efficiency.
Vivianna Wong, Vice President of Hikvision’s International Business Centre and President of the Pan‑Asia Pacific Business Centre, underscored the importance of putting technology into real-world contexts:
“Our goal is to bring smart solutions into real‑world scenarios. In education, we’re using integrated technologies to support meaningful transformation. We’re helping make schools safer, classrooms smarter, and learning more accessible for everyone.”
Peer Exchange: Real Stories, Real Impact
A major focus of the summit was peer-to-peer interaction. Educators and industry partners shared success stories and implementation strategies, highlighting EdTech’s impact on:
- Campus safety and operational efficiency
- Environmental sustainability through intelligent resource management
- Personalised learning powered by AI and IoT
Insightful panel discussions explored cross-cutting themes: digital inclusion, AI ethics in education, cost-benefit strategies, and the evolving roles of educators as facilitators of tech-rich pedagogy.
Spotlight on Global EdTech Trends
Insights flowed in from around the world:
- Asia‑Pacific: Technical colleges rolled out AR-enhanced labs and AI tutors.
- Middle East: Adaptive learning systems delivered customised instruction in large classrooms.
- Latin America: Low-bandwidth solutions expanded connectivity in underserved communities.
- Europe: Education models integrated comprehensive data protection in AI-assisted teaching.
These snapshots demonstrated not just breadth but the transformative power of deploying EdTech in varied socio-economic settings.
Hikvision’s STAR Initiative: EdTech Meets Equity
Beyond technology showcases, Hikvision highlighted its STAR program—an initiative that partners with NGOs to bridge educational inequity. Operating across China, Singapore, the Netherlands, and other countries, the STAR program combines access and tech integration to enrich the learning experience, particularly for disadvantaged communities.
AIoT-Driven Solutions: Shifting the Paradigm
At the core of Hikvision’s message was a bold claim: EdTech must unify AI and IoT to truly transform schools. The company’s integrated solutions are designed to address:
- Campus security: Smart surveillance and access control for safer learning environments.
- Administrative efficiency: Automated attendance, analytics-based scheduling, and resource optimisation.
- Smart classrooms: Interactive AI-powered displays that revolutionise lesson delivery.
Yu Qifan, Senior Manager for Education & Healthcare at Hikvision, summarised it succinctly:
“Our solution aims to enhance campus safety, school management, and smart teaching. We support institutions across public and private K‑12, universities, and training schools globally.”
The Big Reveal: WonderHub Select Series
The summit’s standout innovation was the launch of Hikvision’s WonderHub Select Series, an advanced interactive flat-panel display (IFPD) built for next-gen pedagogy.
Key features:
- Rooted in Android: Comes pre-loaded with Google apps and the new WonderOS 4.0 for seamless integration.
- AI-enhanced tools: “AI Identify” auto-highlights key learning points, “AI Q&A” offers real-time answers, and “AI Meeting” auto-generates summaries and captions.
- Performance hardware: Powered by an 8-core CPU, an AI chip, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of onboard storage, designed to run heavy classroom applications smoothly.
- Universal compatibility: Open architecture enables integration with both new and legacy education software.
WonderHub’s AI toolkit promises intuitive, energised classrooms—from lesson prep to post-session review.
Why It Matters—Beyond the Hype
WonderHub’s penetration is already impressive: over 500,000 units deployed in more than 10,000 schools across 140 countries. That scale highlights a broader truth: EdTech innovation isn’t just theoretical—it’s being tested, iterated, and proven worldwide.
AME partners, like Joshua Oswari of Zioncom Technology in Indonesia, hailed the simplicity and interactivity of WonderHub:
“Hikvision shows a deep understanding of the needs of modern education. WonderHub’s upgraded features and integration can encourage better interactive learning and provide a seamless teaching experience.”
Behind these innovations is a substantial investment. Hikvision employs over 1,000 EdTech specialists and boasts hundreds of related patents. Their user feedback-driven approach—from login experiences to AI assistance—reflects a relentless refinement culture.
Partners Fueling the Vision
Hikvision acknowledged key partners CWT, Ademco, and Certis for their support in staging the summit. This backing underscores how industry collaboration fortifies progress in EdTech, ensuring events like this can shape global agendas.
What Lies Ahead: Sustainable, Smarter Learning
Summit conversations didn’t stop at products. They charted a roadmap for EdTech’s broader future, focusing on how AIoT systems can cultivate:
- More inclusive, equitable education
- Environments that adapt to evolving safety, functional, and pedagogical needs
- Partnerships that ensure long-term support, skills training, and responsible deployment
Participants left energised by the summit’s collaborative ethos and the momentum to co-shape smarter learning ecosystems worldwide.
Key Takeaways
- Hikvision is championing EdTech evolution through a strategic partnership with ITE College East.
- Their AIoT-powered campus solutions—spanning security, management, and instruction—offer holistic answers to modern education challenges.
- WonderHub, an Android-based interactive panel powered by AI, delivers real-time insights and intuitive classroom experiences.
- Global scaling is already in motion, with widespread adoption and academic endorsements.
- Cross-sector collaboration, from NGOs to infrastructure firms, is proving essential for sustainable progress.
Why This Matters
Educators and decision-makers today are seeking scalable, integrated solutions. Hikvision’s approach—merging AI, IoT, hardware, and global partnerships—provides both the blueprint and the proof of concept. As EdTech evolves, the emphasis on student-centric, AI-enabled, and highly interoperable systems will become the new standard.
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