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	Call for Nominations: APFG 2026 Awards Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Dear APFG Members, The APFG Executive Committee warmly invites you to nominate individuals for the APFG 2026 Awards. These awards aim to promote excellence in research, teaching, and related activities in gifted education in the Asia-Pacific region. Nomination Deadline 31 October 2025 How to Submit a Nomination Use a Gmail Account The nomination form can only be accessed via a Gmail account. If you do not have one, please create a free account by searching “Create a Gmail account” in your preferred browser. Read the Instructions PDF Please refer to the attached PDF document, which includes: An overview of the four award categories Eligibility and nomination requirements A list of documents to prepare (e.g., nomination letter, supporting documents, images, or short videos) Prepare All Required Materials Ensure you have gathered all necessary files before beginning the submission. Complete the Google Form Click the following link to access the form and submit your nomination: Nomination Form Link Upon successful submission, you will see the message: “Your response has been recorded.” Contact Us If you encounter any issues or need further clarification, please email us at: apfg2025@gmail.com We will respond within 2 working days to provide the necessary guidance. We look forward to receiving your nominations and working together to advance gifted education in the Asia-Pacific region! Read more
	Announcement: APCG2026 Gifthone Competition Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Dear APFG members, We are thrilled to announce the launch of the APCG2026 Gifthone — a global innovation marathon for gifted youth, young professionals, and innovators! About Gifthone: The Gifthone is a hackathon designed to inspire bold, creative problem-solving and drive transformative solutions to global education challenges. Participants will work in dynamic teams to tackle issues across four key focus areas: ◆ Student & Faculty – The Human Core ◆ Pedagogy – The Quality of Education ◆ Infrastructure – The Enabling Environment ◆ Resources & Materials – The Content Ecosystem Why Join: ◆ Learn from global industry leaders and mentors ◆ Win a sponsored trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ◆ Compete for seed funding to bring your ideas to life Who Can Join: ◆ Gifted students, young professionals, and innovators aged 15 to 30 ◆ Group participation of 2 to 5 members Important Dates: ◆ Registration Opens: April 25, 2025 ◆ Registration Closes: June 15, 2025 ◆ Shortlisted Teams Announced: July 1, 2025 ◆ Virtual Gifthone: July 15, 2025 – January 2026 ◆ Final In-Person Pitching: February 7–11, 2026 (for selected teams) Theme: Educational Innovation — Driving change through values, technology, pedagogy, and sustainable solutions Register Now before June 15, 2025! Don't miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into impact. For inquiries, please contact apcg2026@gmail.com. Read more
	Registration Now Open for the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Dear APFG Members, We are excited to announce that the 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG 2026) will be held from February 7 to 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Registration is now open, and all are welcome to participate. For more information, please refer to the official website: https://apcg2026-saudiarabia.org/ Under the theme: "Fast Forward: Building a Better Future for Gifted Education 2050," the conference aims to explore the following key areas: ⁣ 1. Increased Diversity in Gifted Education⁣ 2. Twice Exceptionality⁣ 3. Personalized Pathways for Gifted Learners⁣ 4. Preparing Gifted Students for the 21st-Century Workforce⁣ 5. Vision for 2050: Shaping the Future of Gifted Education⁣ Beyond the main scientific conference, APCG 2026 will also host a series of key activities and events designed to further the advancement of gifted education. These include a Youth Summit focused on fostering early engagement with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, "Gifthone" – a dedicated hackathon for gifted youth and innovators, and the launch of the first Global Giftedness Index, a pioneering initiative that will evaluate the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of gifted education systems worldwide. Warm regards, Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Read more
	Nurturing Talents APFG Newsletter 2025, Issue 12 (1) Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Warm greetings from the Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG)! We are excited to announce the release of the APFG Newsletter 2025, Issue 12 (1) ! This special issue highlights the 18th APFG Conference, held in Takamatsu, Japan, in August 2024, featuring insightful articles, award-winning research, and reflections from esteemed contributors. We encourage you to explore and share this issue with your colleagues, students, and fellow educators. Warm regards, Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) Editors, Nurturing Talents APFG Newsletter 2025, Issue 12 (1) Read more
	The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2025 WCGTC World Conference has been extended to January 31, 2025 Ching-Chih Kuo The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2025 WCGTC World Conference has been extended to January 31, 2025. Check out the proposal guide at https://world-gifted.org/Conferences/wcgtc25/submit/. Applications for scholarships to attend the 2025 WCGTC World Conference are due March 15, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://world-gifted.org/wcgtc-scholarship-nominations-2025/. Read more
	Bid to host the 2028 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) Letchmi Devi Dear APFG members, We hope all of you are doing well. The Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) is happy to invite bids to host the 2028 Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG). This conference is a unique platform that supports global conversations amongst practitioners and researchers about gifted and talented education, whilst supporting connections amongst gifted and talented youth through the Youth Summit. We provide details about key areas to be included in the bid proposal, and related information about the APCG in the attached pdf. The dateline for the submission of the bid proposal is 31^st July 2025. Do reach out to me directly if you need any further information at letchmi.p@nie.edu.sg. Thank you and best wishes, Letchmi Devi (Dr) On behalf of the APFG (2024-2026) ExCo. Read more