The International Conference on Inclusive Education (ICIE2025)

The International Conference on Inclusive Education (ICIE2025) officially kicked off at Sunway University, bringing together passionate educators, researchers, and advocates from Australia, the UK, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Maldives, and beyond! From the moment delegates arrived, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and purpose. 

At the Registration Counter, participants were invited to post their pledges for Inclusive Education on the wall — a meaningful start to a day dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and belonging. 🤟 Delegates also had the chance to pick up a few skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and share their learning moments on social media, spreading the message of accessibility and empathy.

Before the formal sessions began, the pre-conference networking set a positive tone — bringing together like-minded professionals committed to transforming education for all.

Morning Programme Highlights:

  • Welcome Address by Professor Dato’ Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Education Group
  • Opening Speech by Prof. Dr Malissa Maria Mahmud & Dr Donnie Adams, Conference Chairs
  • Welcome Remarks by Dr Brian Salmons and Dr Arturo Langa, Editors of the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities (IJDD)
  • Keynote Address by Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University

A wonderful group photo captured the spirit of collaboration and unity — together, we champion inclusive education for all!

The session concluded with a refreshing tea break, filled with warm conversations, new collaborations, and smiles all around.

Picture Highlights:

Registration Begins! Among the early arrivals was Ashley, one of our remarkable students who came to support the event. 
Registration Begins! Among the early arrivals was Ashley, one of our remarkable students who came to support the event. 
Delegates posted their pledges for Inclusive Education on the wall.
Delegates posted their pledges for Inclusive Education on the wall.
Delegates posted their pledges for Inclusive Education on the wall.
Delegates posted their pledges for Inclusive Education on the wall.
Delegates practiced American Sign Language (ASL) and shared their learning moments on social media.
Delegates practiced American Sign Language (ASL) and shared their learning moments on social media.
Pre-conference networking session among like-minded delegates.
Pre-conference networking session among like-minded delegates.
Welcome Address by Professor Dato’ Elizabeth Lee, CEO of Sunway Education Group.
Welcome Address by Professor Dato’ Elizabeth Lee, CEO of Sunway Education Group.
Opening speech by Prof Dr Malissa Maria Mahmud & Dr Donnie Adams, Conference Chairs
Opening speech by Prof Dr Malissa Maria Mahmud & Dr Donnie Adams, Conference Chairs
Welcome Remarks by Dr Brian Salmons and Dr Arturo Langa, Editors of IJDD.
Welcome Remarks by Dr Brian Salmons and Dr Arturo Langa, Editors of IJDD.
Welcome Remarks by Dr Brian Salmons and Dr Arturo Langa, Editors of IJDD.
Welcome Remarks by Dr Brian Salmons and Dr Arturo Langa, Editors of IJDD.

 

Keynote Address by Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University.
Keynote Address by Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University.
Tea break filled with warm conversations and new connections.
Tea break filled with warm conversations and new connections.
A group photo capturing the spirit of collaboration and unity — together, we champion inclusive education for all!
A group photo capturing the spirit of collaboration and unity — together, we champion inclusive education for all!