ICDL Asia is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of our annual flagship conference, ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2025, which will be held from 14 to 16 October 2025 in Nanjing, China.
This year’s conference will be jointly hosted by Jiangsu Nanjing Engineering Higher Vocational College, MACRO Management Consulting, and China (Nanjing) Software Valley, with strong support from distinguished industry and government agencies including the Jiangsu Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, China Occupational Safety and Health Association, Nanjing Adult Education Association, Nanjing Vocational and Technical Education Association, Enterprise Ireland, Siemens, and Skillsbox.
A Regional Platform for Knowledge Exchange in Accelerating Digital Literacy in Asia
ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day has grown into an important platform that convenes academic leaders, educators, policymakers, and industry experts from across the Asia Pacific region. Delegates from countries including Australia, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and beyond will gather to exchange insights on digital skills and digital learning, underscoring the pivotal role of digital literacy in driving education and workforce transformation.
Important Highlights to Look for During the Conference
ICDL Main Conference – Showcasing best practices from academic institutions, industry associations and policy makers on how digital upskilling empowers learners and employees to achieve organisational and society success. Industry leaders will share actionable strategies to address workforce challenges, illustrating how digital skills are reshaping economies and accelerating innovation across sectors.
Digital Educator Showcase – Featuring the innovative approaches of the ICDL Digital Educators’ who will present how ICT can enrich teaching, learning, and assessment, while meeting the diverse needs of students.
International Digital Talent Development Conference – Exploring how digital intelligence and emerging technologies, particularly the latest trends in AI are set to reshape global talent ecosystems, the conference will bring together industry experts to examine corporate talent strategies and organisational evolution in the AI era. The sessions will feature agencies, industry leaders, academicians, and HR professionals from sectors such as robotics, pharmaceuticals, technology, and more, who will share innovative talent development models. Discussions will highlight the establishment of digital talent standards, career pathways, and effective talent matching to drive industry growth, while presenting practical solutions to workforce challenges and forward-looking strategies in equipping individuals to meet the evolving demands of the digital economy.
Celebrating Achievements in Digital Literacy
Another key highlight of ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2025 will be the announcement of the winners of the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge student competition, the Digital Educators’ Awards, and the ICDL Asia Partner Awards. These accolades celebrate the transformative journeys of students, recognise innovative educators and institutions, and honour institutions and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to advancing digital literacy across Asia Pacific this year.
Enriching Experiences Beyond the Conference
On top of the conferences, delegates will also have the opportunity to explore the world-class facilities of the Health and Public Safety Emergency Centre and Digital Animation Centre at the host institution, Jiangsu Nanjing Engineering Higher Vocational College. On the second day, delegates will also get to visit China (Nanjing) Software Valley, gaining first-hand exposure to cutting-edge developments in AI, robotics, Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC), and other emerging technologies.
As digital transformation continues to reshape economies and our daily lives, ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2025 will serve as a collaborative platform to bridge the digital divide and inspire collective action. By strengthening digital competencies, we will be better positioned to unlock potential and reinforce our role as a driving force in the global digital landscape.
We warmly invite educators, policymakers, industry leaders, and partners to join us this October in Nanjing as we work together to accelerate digital literacy and build a more empowered future for the region. For more details on the conference agenda, speaker line-up, and registration, please visit https://icdlasia.org/events/dlday2025/.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of Asia’s leading digital literacy movement and start securing your seat today!