Featured Speakers
Yusufbek Abdurakhimov
LinkedIn ProfileMy Python Learning Journey: From Beginner to Builder
Discover the challenges, triumphs, and key takeaways from a personal journey into the world of Python programming. A session filled with actionable insights for learners and educators alike.
About: Yusufbek is the current NOI Uzbekistan Champion and also its National Team Captain in AI & Cybersecurity. He is also the founder of Neuro League. At 17, he is building AI platforms, global olympiads, and educational systems that connect innovation with real-world impact. His journey is driven by curiosity, discipline, and the ambition to redefine what is possible.
William Hooi
LinkedIn ProfileGenAI Educator for Creative Problem Solvers
About: William has spent 25 years helping people build capabilities they didn't think they could have. As a trainer at Synthesaize AI and former educator, he proposes the 'Ask-Pause-Think' framework to guide students in using GenAI effectively. He is passionate about helping high school students explore Computer Science and AI careers.
Loh Kar Wei
LinkedIn ProfileK12 Cybersecurity Education Startup Founder and Advocate
About: Co-Founder of Hexcore Labs, a cybersecurity education startup focusing on gamified training. Kar Wei is a cybersecurity researcher who has discovered zero-day vulnerabilities and is actively involved with Cyber Youth Singapore and AiSP. She is dedicated to empowering the next generation of cyber defenders.
Yiyuan Li
LinkedIn ProfileLearning to learn: a self-directed approach to programming
Most programming education follows a set curriculum. I took a different route and mostly figured things out on my own. I'll talk about how C gave me a foundation in low-level thinking, how Rust helped me take that further with modern tooling and concepts, why I use Emacs and AI tools instead of just going with whatever's popular, and where Python fits in when I need to get things done quickly. The talk is really about how to learn when there's no syllabus telling you what comes next.
About: Yiyuan is your non-typical middle-school dropout high-agency self-learner currently excelling at the gruelling 42 programme at SUTD. He treats computer science as a discipline, not just a career path.
Rodelene Joy Leonorio
LinkedIn ProfileWhy Python Matters in Basic Education: Building Thinkers, Not Just Coders
Across the past decade, education research has shifted from teaching code through strict syntax to building broad problem-solving skills. Python fits this shift well because it is clear, flexible, and beginner friendly. This session highlights global trends in computational thinking and explains why Python works as a foundation for K to 12 learners. It helps students focus on logic, structure, and creative problem solving, which strengthens digital literacy and prepares them for a tech-driven future.
About: Teacher Joy is a high school computing teacher currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at De La Salle University, The Philippines. She recently spoke at Python Asia 2026 and is continuing this important discussion to promote greater awareness of computing education for young learners.
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