International Conference on Research in Education (ICRE) 2025 adopts the theme "AI and the Future of Global Education: Harnessing Technology for Human Dignity and Ecological Sustainability" This conference is conceived as an interdisciplinary scholarly forum that fosters rigorous academic inquiry into the integration of technological innovation, reflective pedagogy, and humanistic values within global education systems. By convening academics, practitioners, and policymakers from diverse national and disciplinary backgrounds, ICRE 2025 seeks to formulate educational strategies that are not only responsive to the dynamics of contemporary change but also fundamentally grounded in the principles of human dignity and ecological sustainability.

1. AI and the Transformation of Global Education

• The role of AI in supporting teacher professionalism across cultures

• The utilization of AI in learning assessment and evaluation

• Generative AI and its implications for global education systems

• Ethical considerations in the use of AI in global education

2. Curriculum, Learning, and Assessment for the Future of Education

• The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum as an adaptive global curriculum model

• Evaluating the effectiveness of the National Assessment (AN) within the frameworks of SDG 4 (quality education) and SDG 10 (reducing inequalities)

• Designing adaptive curricula responsive to developments in AI, digital, ecological literacy, and local wisdom

• Integrating technology in project-based learning to address global issues

3. Deep Learning and Innovation in Digital Era Pedagogy

• Strategies for applying deep learning in AI-driven education

• Enhancing critical and creative thinking skills through deep learning approaches to address global challenges

• Experiential learning in the digital era

• Technology as a tool to deepen conceptual understanding and socio-ecological empathy, beyond its function as a teaching aid

4. Humanism in Digital Education

• Character education based on Pancasila values and global citizenship in the age of technological disruption

• Preserving teacher-student interaction amidst digital transformation

• Challenges in cultivating inclusive and human-centered learning environments

• The educator’s role in fostering digital ethics in the face of misinformation and dehumanization

5. Education Policy in the Digital Era

• The impact of abolishing the National Examination on equitable access to quality education

• The roles of government and educational institutions in regulating technology use in learning

• Addressing technological access gaps in education through inclusive solutions

• Challenges in accreditation and standardization of education in the AI era based on schools’ ecological performance

6. Teacher Competencies in the AI Era: Digital Literacy and Ethical Capacity

• Digital literacy for teachers: challenges and opportunities in the context of AI

• Essential skills for teachers in the AI era and technology-integrated curricula

• Advancing teacher professionalism amid educational transformation

• Preparing future educators as ethical leaders in a technology-driven educational landscape

7. Character Education in the Digital and AI Era

• Reinforcing character values through socio-ecological projects utilizing technology

• The teacher’s role in fostering students’ moral and emotional intelligence

• Balancing intellectual intelligence with social-emotional competence in learning for global resilience

8. Other Topics in the Field of Education

• Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Science Education, History Education, Economics Education, Accounting Education, Social Studies Education, Indonesian Language Education, English Language Education, Art Education, Religious Education, Primary Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Guidance and Counseling