The School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), University of Phayao, participated in the international event Arduino Education Day Philippines 2026, held on March 13–14, 2026, at the IEC Convention Center (IC3) in Cebu, Philippines. The event served as a key platform for advancing STEM education, Internet of Things (IoT), and embedded systems, bringing together educators, students, developers, and technology experts from across the globe.
On this occasion, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pornthep Rojanavasu, Dean of the ICT School, led the delegation to host an exhibition booth and present an overview of the University of Phayao as a leading institution in Northern Thailand committed to developing digital talent and innovation for societal well-being. The ICT School also introduced its academic programs, including Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Geoinformatics, Information Technology, and Digital Business, which integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, Big Data, and Digital Transformation into project-based and experiential learning.
In addition, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thana Udomsripaiboon, Head of the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems and Autonomous Robotics (LISAR), School of ICT, was invited as a speaker to share practical experiences in applying the Arduino Uno Q in teaching and student project development. His session presented use cases in STEM and IoT education, along with student innovation projects utilizing microcontroller technologies. He also conducted a hands-on training session for students and participants, which received strong engagement from educators and learners in the Philippines.
The event featured keynote sessions, technology showcases, maker and IoT exhibitions, and Arduino and robotics competitions. A key highlight was the participation of David Cuartielles, Co-founder of Arduino, who shared insights into future directions of Arduino technologies and introduced new learning-oriented products. Participation in this international event reflects the ICT School’s commitment to expanding global academic collaboration, advancing digital education, and developing future-ready graduates equipped with innovation-driven skills for global impact.