Welcome to the ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2026!
ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2026 is a regional event conducted annually to promote the importance of digital literacy. It also serves as a platform for academic leaders, industry experts and training providers to share key industry trends and best practices of digital skills and digital learning in Asia.
Themed “Building an AI-Ready Society Through Digital Literacy”, this event will be joined by industry experts, civil servants, academic leaders and training providers including but not limited to the following: Australia, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kyrgyz Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, etc
This year the ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2026 will be hosted at renowned Sunway TES College Johor Bahru and Johor Skills Development Centre in Johor, Malaysia, and Singapore Polytechnic in Singapore. During Digital Literacy Day 2026, we will also take the opportunity to announce the winners of our ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2026, Digital Educators’ Award, Digital Employers’ Awards and ICDL Asia Partner Awards 2026.
If you have any queries, please contact us at marketing@icdlasia.org.
Hosting Partners
Supporting Partners
ICDL Asia Digital Literacy 2026 Programme
Tentative programme as of 15th June 2026
Click the tab below to review the detailed agenda for the three days. The event agenda is subject to change without prior notice.
Day 1 – 20 October 2026, Tuesday
APAC Digital Transformation Highlights, Educators’ Showcase, Digital Challenge Award Ceremony
Date: 20 October 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 9 am – 3 pm (SGT/GMT +8)
Venue: Sunway TES College Johor Bahru @ Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia
| 9.00 am | Registration | |
| 9.30 am | Opening Speech By Ms. Tina Wu Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ICDL Asia | |
| 9.35 am | Welcome Speech Prof Teo Ee Sing – Managing Director, Sunway College | |
| 9.45 am | Special Address H.E. Orla Tunney – Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia | |
| 9.55 am | Keynote Speech Chairman of the Johor State Education and Information Committee, Johor State Executive Council | |
| 10.05 am | Presentation By Mr. Damien O’Sullivan Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ICDL Foundation | |
| 10.20 am | Awards Presentation ICDL Asia Digital Educators’ Awards 2026 | |
| 10.30 am | Tea Break | |
| 11.00 am | Best Practices Sharing Session 5 sessions, represented by 5 different countries across Asia Pacific | |
| 12.00 pm | Awards Presentation ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2026 ICDL Asia Partner Awards 2026 | |
| 12.40 pm | Closing Remarks & Group Photos | |
| 12.50 pm | Lunch | |
| 2.00 pm | Digital Educators’ Showcase Selected winners of the ICDL Asia Digital Educators’ Awards 2026 | |
| 3.00 pm | End of Day 1 programme |
Note:
- We strongly recommend that all attendees register their RSVP by 18th September 2026.
- ICDL partners will receive complimentary passes to the event after the confirmation of RSVP.
- One week before the event, you will receive a confirmation email. Please bring along your confirmation email with you on the day of the event for verification.
- Delegates are responsible for ensuring that they fulfil the entry requirements for Malaysia.
- Complimentary scheduled return chartered bus transportation between Trove Hotel Johor Bahru and Sunway TES College Johor Bahru will be provided for delegates staying at Trove Hotel Johor Bahru at designated timings.
Day 2 – 21 October 2026, Wednesday
Industry-driven AI & Digital Upskilling in the TVET Ecosystem
Date: 21 October 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9 am – 1 pm (SGT/GMT +8)
Venue: Johor Skills Development Centre (JSkills) @ Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia
| 9.00 am | Registration |
| 9.30 am | Opening Speech Ms Tina Wu – CEO, ICDL Asia |
| 9.35 am | Welcome Speech Dr Mohamad Anas Mohamad Annuar – CEO, JSkills |
| 9.45 am | Special Address YBhg Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim – President & Chief Executive, Johor Corporation (JCorp) |
| 9.55 am | Keynote Speech YBrs Ts Dr Azmir bin Mohd Yunus – Head of Secretariat, National TVET Council of Malaysia |
| 10.05 am | Spotlight on Digital Skills in TVET Success Stories of Digital Transformation in TVET, represented by several countries across Asia Pacific |
| 11.15 am | Awards Presentation |
| 11.25 am | Closing Remarks & Group Photos |
| 11.30 am | JSkills Campus Tour |
| 12.00 pm | Lunch |
| 1.00 pm | End of Day 2 Programme |
Note:
- The programme for Day 2 is specifically targeted towards delegates interested in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). RSVPs will be screened due to the limited venue capacity.
- A digital skills workshop is being planned as an alternative option for delegates. Further details will be announced as soon as available.
- We strongly recommend that all attendees register their RSVP by 18th September 2026.
- ICDL partners will receive complimentary passes to the event after the confirmation of RSVP.
- One week before the event, you will receive a confirmation email. Please bring along your confirmation email with you on the day of the event for verification.
- Complimentary scheduled return chartered bus transportation between Trove Hotel Johor Bahru and Johor Skills Development Centre will be provided for delegates staying at Trove Hotel Johor Bahru at designated timings.
- Following the conclusion of Day 2, complimentary cross-border charter buses will be arranged for delegates travelling from Johor Bahru to Singapore for Day 3. The bus will depart from the Trove Hotel Johor Bahru Lobby on 21 Oct (Wed) at 2:00 PM. Delegates who require the cross-border charter service are kindly requested to indicate their preference in the registration form. Alternatively, delegates may choose to make their own travel arrangements.
- Delegates are responsible for ensuring that they fulfil the entry requirements for Singapore.
- Delegates returning to Malaysia after the completion of Day 3 are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
Day 3 – 22 October 2026, Thursday
Workforce Transformation and Enterprise Innovation through AI and Digital Competence
Date: 22 October 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9 am – 4.30 pm (CST/GMT +8)
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic @ Dover Rd, Singapore
| 9.00 am | Registration |
| 9.30 am | Opening Speech Ms Tina Wu – CEO, ICDL Asia |
| 9.35 am | Welcome Speech (TBC) Mr Soh Wai Wah – Principal & CEO, Singapore Polytechnic |
| 9.45 am | Special Address H.E. Damien Cole – Ambassador of Ireland to Singapore |
| 9.55 am | Keynote Speech Digital Skills for Industry Transformation |
| 10.10 am | Presentations on Specialised Digital Trends in Industry Featuring industry experts’ sharing on key digital trends across their respective sectors |
| 10.30 am | Awards Presentation ICDL Asia Digital Employers’ Awards 2026 (Singapore) |
| 11.40 am | Closing Remarks & Group Photos |
| 11.45 am | Singapore Polytechnic Campus Tour |
| 12.15 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | ICDL Design & STEM Innovator (DSI) Workshop* This workshop introduces learners to fundamental 3D modelling concepts and the application of design principles. – Understand the relevance of design in STEM – Recognise and apply fundamental design principles and engineering thinking processes – Explore the functionalities of Siemens NX software for CAD (computer-aided design) – Transform design ideas into tangible 3D models using guided tools |
| 4.30 pm | End of Day 3 Programme |
*For delegates who are interested in the DSI Workshop, kindly register by 18 Sept 2026. For more information, please contact marketing@icdlasia.org
- We strongly recommend that all attendees RSVP by 18th September 2026.
- ICDL partners will receive complimentary passes to the event after the confirmation of RSVP.
- One week before the event, you will receive a confirmation email. Please bring along your confirmation email with you on the day of the event for verification.
- Complimentary scheduled return chartered bus transportation between Quincy Hotel Singapore and Singapore Polytechnic will be provided for delegates staying at Quincy Hotel Singapore at designated timings.
- Delegates are responsible for ensuring that they fulfil the entry requirements for Singapore.
- Complimentary cross-border charter buses will be arranged for delegates travelling from Johor Bahru to Singapore for Day 3 one day earlier. The bus will depart from the Trove Hotel Johor Bahru Lobby on 21 Oct (Wed) at 2:00 PM. Delegates who require the cross-border charter service are kindly requested to indicate their preference in the registration form. Alternatively, delegates may choose to make their own travel arrangements.
- Delegates returning to Malaysia after the completion of Day 3 are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
We look forward to welcoming you to the ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day in October 2026.
For any inquiries, please email us at marketing@icdlasia.org.
Our Speakers
More speakers will be revealed soon!
Damien O’Sullivan joined ICDL Foundation as Chief Executive Officer in June 2006. With a background in education and training, he has been involved with ICDL since its launch in Ireland in 1997, working on a range of projects to develop and deliver ICDL training and certification to the public and private sector. Prior to joining ICDL Foundation he was a teacher and school principal.
ICDL Foundation is an international organisation dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education and society. Our certification programmes, delivered through an active network in more than 100 countries, enable individuals and organisations to assess, build and certify their competence in the use of computers and digital tools to the globally recognised ICDL standard.
Mr. Damien O’Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ICDL Foundation, Ireland
Ms. Tina Wu is General Manager of ICDL Asia, the wholly owned subsidiary of ICDL Foundation managing ICDL Programme in all the Asia Pacific territories. She has been working with ICDL Asia since 2006, started as Business Development Executive and then Partner Relations Manager and then being promoted to General Manager in 2014. Prior to joining ICDL Asia, Tina has been working with MediaCorp News as a news reporter and INSEAD Business School as a research analyst in the InnovAsia Centre. She graduated from National University of Singapore with Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours). She is Singaporean, born in China, and perfectly bilingual with English and Mandarin.
Ms. Tina Wu
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ICDL Asia, Singapore
Registration is now open!
ICDL Asia is delighted to invite you to our Digital Literacy Day, scheduled from 20 to 22 October 2026 in Johor, Malaysia and Singapore.
For attendees planning to join the event physically in Johor, Malaysia and Singapore, please select the relevant event options for each of the three days on the registration form below to reserve your seat. ICDL partners will receive up to two complimentary passes for the first two days of the conference upon confirmation of their RSVP.
Two weeks before the event, you will receive a confirmation email, which you will need to present for verification on the day of the event if attending in person.
For overseas or outstation guests attending the events in Johor, Malaysia and Singapore, we highly recommend staying at Trove Hotel Johor Bahru and Quincy Hotel Singapore. ICDL Asia will provide complimentary two-way transportation between these hotels and the event venues. For more information about the recommended official hotels, please visit the hotel accommodation tab.
Registration is open until 18 September 2026.
Register now to secure your seats
If you have any enquiries or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at marketing@icdlasia.org
Official Hotel Partners for Digital Literacy Day 2026
Delegates attending the conference in Johor, Malaysia, and Singapore are welcome to reserve accommodation at our official event hotels through ICDL Asia at the special rates listed below, or alternatively make their own arrangements.
For delegates staying at the official hotels, return transportation between the official hotel and conference venue will be provided (according to designated schedule).
For guests booking through ICDL Asia, please note that all room charges are to be settled directly with the hotel upon check-in. Major credit cards, including VISA and MasterCard, are accepted. To enjoy the special conference rate, kindly make your reservation using the link provided below and quote “ICDL” when making payment and during check-in.
ICDL Asia does not manage, process, or cover hotel accommodation payments or any related expenses on behalf of participants. All accommodation costs remain the responsibility of the individual delegate.
Trove Hotel Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Recommended for delegates attending conference on 20 – 21 October 2026 in Johor, Malaysia
Conveniently located in the heart of Johor Bahru, TROVE Johor Bahru is a contemporary 4-star hotel offering stylish accommodation, modern facilities, and easy access to key commercial, shopping, and transportation hubs. Situated just minutes from KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru City Square, and the Johor–Singapore Causeway, the hotel provides an ideal stay for conference delegates and business travelers.
Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and a range of dining options, while the hotel’s meeting and event facilities further enhance its suitability as the official conference hotel.
Hotel Room Rates
| Room Categories | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Standard Room (26 sqm) Twin Bed Only | RM 240+ (Includes Breakfast for 2) RM 220+ (Without Breakfast) |
| Deluxe Room (26 sqm) Queen/ Twin Bed | RM 270+ (Includes Breakfast for 2) RM 250+ (Without Breakfast) |
| Junior Suite (44 sqm) 1 King Bed | RM 450+ (Includes Breakfast for 2) RM 430+ (Without Breakfast) |
The above rates are quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) currency per room per night basis and inclusive of 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST)
Additional Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTX) is applicable to non-Malaysian at RM10 nett per room per night basis.
Above room rates are applicable within the period of stay between 18 – 22 October 2026.
Check-in Time: 1500hrs
Check-out Time: 1200hrs
Additional Information
- The hotel buffet breakfast will be served from 6.30am – 10.30am.
- Extra Bed: RM 130 nett per room inclusive of 1 breakfast.
- Complimentary in-house parking for hotel guests.
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea making facilities.
- Laundry service for hotel guests is available with charges.
Quincy Hotel Singapore
Recommended for delegates attending conference on 22 October 2026 in Singapore
Quincy Hotel Singapore is just a stroll away to fashionable Orchard Road. Take a walk and discover local eats, high-end shopping, and everything in-between as you indulge in wherever your individuality takes you.
Enjoy daily buffet breakfast (for bookings with breakfast) and 24-hour lounge access with light refreshments during your stay. For relaxation, guests can unwind at the sheltered infinity pool, “Qool Dips”, providing a refreshing escape within the city. You’ll live life to the fullest here, whether you’re spending a few days or just a few hours. Be yourself at Quincy.
Hotel Room Rates
| Room Categories | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room (26 sqm) | S$ 175+ (Single Bed, Includes Breakfast for 1) S$ 195+ (Twin/Double Bed, Includes Breakfast for 2) S$ 165+ (Single/ Double Occupancy, Without Breakfast) |
| Premium Room (31 sqm) | S$ 205+ (Single Bed, Includes Breakfast for 1) S$ 230+ (Twin/Double Bed, Includes Breakfast for 2) S$ 195+ (Single/ Double Occupancy, Without Breakfast) |
The above rates are quoted in Singapore Dollar (SGD) currency per room per night, excluding 10% Service Charge and 9% Goods and Services Tax.
*Additional bed available for Premier room only at $50++
Above room rates are applicable within the period of stay between 17 – 23 October 2026.
Check-in Time: 1500hrs
Check-out Time: 1200hrs
Additional Information
- The hotel buffet breakfast will be served from 7.00am – 10.30am.
- Cost of extra breakfast: $25++ for additional breakfast
- Complimentary in-house parking available
- Laundry service for hotel guests is available with charges.
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