The inaugural Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025, held in Bangkok from May 7-8, brought together educators, policymakers, and tech leaders from across the region to dive deep into the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in education. With the theme “Shaping Tomorrow: AI and Digital Technologies in Education,” the summit showcased how emerging technologies are reshaping classrooms and preparing students for a digitally driven future.
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A Regional Collaboration for Educational Innovation
Delegates from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam gathered to exchange insights and best practices. The summit served as a crucial platform for discussing how to promote digital literacy and classroom innovation through the integration of cutting-edge ed-tech tools.
“The Acer Edu Summit Asia Pacific 2025 reaffirms Acer’s commitment to empowering educators and learners with the tools they need to thrive in today’s increasingly digital world,” said Andrew Hou, President of Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations, Acer Inc. “By fostering collaboration and innovation with like-minded partners, we aim to help shape a future where technology enhances and makes learning more accessible.”
Acer Showcases AI-Powered Education Solutions
Acer took center stage to showcase its ecosystem of AI-powered devices and education solutions, designed to enhance teaching methodologies, streamline administrative tasks, and boost student engagement. The company demonstrated how AI can personalize learning experiences, automate grading, and provide valuable insights into student performance.
Altos Computing Unveils Powerful AI Servers and Workstations
Altos Computing, an Acer subsidiary, made a splash with the unveiling of its latest AI servers and AI workstations, along with the Altos aiWorks AI computing platform. These powerful systems are specifically designed to meet the increasing demands of generative AI and large-scale model training.
A key highlight of the Altos aiWorks AI computing platform is its flexible GPU resource allocation, enabling multiple users to share computational resources. This is particularly beneficial for the education sector, where it allows multiple students or educational institutions to perform high-performance computing and learning tasks simultaneously, enhancing collaboration and interactivity in digital learning environments.
The spotlight shone on the Altos BrainSphere™️ R680 F7 Server, a versatile system supporting up to eight NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs or RTX Pro™️ 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs. This server is designed for compute-intensive, graphics-rich, and AI-driven workloads.
Looking ahead, Altos Computing is set to expand its high-end AI server lineup in early Q3 with the launch of two cutting-edge systems: the Altos BrainSphereTM R880 F6, an HGX-based NVIDIA B200 AI server, and the Altos BrainSphereTM R780 F7, an MGX-based 4U/8GPU AI server. These platforms reflect Altos’ commitment to driving AI innovation across education, enterprise, and research.
Interactive Booths and Immersive Learning Experiences
The summit also featured interactive booths from technology partners such as Intel, Microsoft, and Google. Acer’s subsidiary AOPEN, along with solutions from Acer’s SpatialLabs stereoscopic line and the Predator gaming brand, demonstrated how esports and immersive learning can be utilized in a classroom setting.
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