Event: 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital [Video] Debate: Is Developing Tech Savvy Agropreneurs a Pipedream? How can Agriculture Education be Revamped? 04 December 2025 Author / Speaker Suvaluk Asavasanti Jose Camacho Jr. Byoung-Cheorl Kang Rio Pals Mercedita Sombilla As the world faces unprecedented population growth and the urgent need for sustainable, knowledge-intensive food systems, transforming agricultural education and research has never been more critical. This session will explore how global and regional best practices can be leveraged to develop tech-savvy “agropreneurs” and close the gap in high-tech, climate-smart agriculture through the proposed Global High-Tech Agricultural University Network (GHAN). Participants will discuss innovative approaches to experiential learning, industry collaboration, and digital technology integration that can reshape the future of agricultural production and workforce development. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Topics Education