• Hyeoncheol Kim Computer Science & Engineering, Korea University / Professor
  Presidential Council on National AI Strategy / Member Professor Hyeoncheol Kim is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Korea University. He serves as a member of the Education and Human Resources Subcommittee of the Presidential Council on National AI Strategy and the Policy Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Education.
  He has contributed to Korea's national AI education policy, AI talent development strategy, curriculum reform, AI literacy, and the educational use of AI technologies.
• Dr. Frank van Cappelle Senior Adviser and Head, Global Learning Innovation Hub, UNICEF Frank van Cappelle is UNICEF’s global lead for digital education and the head of the Global Learning Innovation Hub in Finland. In this role, he drives UNICEF’s vision and strategy for learning innovation and the digital transformation of education systems, working closely with governments, research institutions, and other partners to support system-level progress.
  The Hub is guided by a dual mission: to harness innovations to address the global learning crisis and to shape the future of learning by moving “beyond digital as usual.” UNICEF’s digital education work spans more than 100 countries, with a strong focus on reaching marginalized learners - including children with disabilities and those in emergencies - strengthening evidence through impact research, and building equitable, innovative, and sustainable models that can scale.
• Karim Meghji President & CEO, CodeAI Karim Meghji is the President and CEO of CodeAI. He previously served as Chief Product Officer, leading the organization’s product and technology strategy. Earlier in his career, Karim held Chief Technology and Product Officer roles at a digital remittance company as well as companies disrupting online marketing for hotels, corporate-managed travel, music, and movie content distribution, and early on was part of the team that pioneered streaming audio and video online. Karim earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from San Jose State University, discovered his passion for programming in a college class using Borland’s Turbo Pascal, and had his first programming experience on an Apple IIe in a high school mathematics class.
• Kessara Amornvuthivorn, Ph.D. Centre Director, SEAMEO STEM-ED Dr. Kessara Amornvuthivorn is the Centre Director of SEAMEO STEM-ED, with over 21 years of leadership in advancing STEM education across Southeast Asia. Her unique perspective is shaped by 14 years in the private sector’s IT industry, helping her bridge classroom practice with real-world workforce demands. Holding a PhD in Development Administration from NIDA, Thailand, she focuses on strengthening human capital through evidence-based policies.
  Since 2005, Dr. Kessara has spearheaded large-scale regional initiatives by fostering collaboration among policymakers, universities, and industry partners. Her leadership of flagship programs—such as the STEM Education Leadership for Change, the Southeast Asian Teacher Education Program, STEM Career Academies, and Green Education—has transformed K–12 learning. These initiatives have strengthened school leadership, elevated teaching quality, and equipped students with the critical thinking and problem-based learning skills essential for navigating 21st-century careers and global sustainability challenges.