Acer has reaffirmed its dedication to transforming education through technology with the successful launch of the inaugural Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025, held from 07 to 08 May 2025 at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. With the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: AI and Digital Technologies in Education,” the two-day event brought together educational leaders, policymakers, and tech innovators from across the Asia Pacific region.
Participants from 11 countries — including the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan — convened to discuss the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in education. The summit provided a collaborative platform to explore practical solutions and innovations aimed at modernizing classrooms and preparing students for a digital-first future.
“Digitalization has demonstrated its capabilities to complement, enrich, and transform education, and Acer created this summit as a catalyst for innovation,” according to Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific.
The event featured keynote sessions and panel discussions on how AI can streamline administrative processes, support innovative teaching methodologies, and boost student engagement. Acer also showcased its comprehensive ecosystem of AI-powered educational tools, further reinforcing its leadership in the EdTech space.
Technology partners including Intel, Windows, and Google hosted interactive booths, while Aopen, SpatialLabs, and Predator Gaming demonstrated the educational potential of esports and immersive learning experiences. Another focal point was the unveiling of Altos’ next-generation AI servers, built to support the growing demands of generative AI and large-scale model training.
Among the new technologies introduced were:
- Altos BrainSphere™️ R680 F7 – A versatile server equipped to handle up to eight NVIDIA RTX™️ 6000 Blackwell GPUs, tailored for high-performance, AI-intensive workloads.
- Altos BrainSphere™️ R880 F7 – An HGX-based server optimized for training large language models (LLMs) using the NVIDIA B200 Blackwell Ultra GPU, combining energy efficiency with scalable performance for educational, enterprise, and research applications.
The summit highlighted Acer’s commitment to not just keeping pace with technological change, but actively leading educational innovation across the region. Know more about education solutions from Acer via www.acer.com/us-en/education.