25/09/2026
🌏 SEAQiM Successfully Holds the 17th Governing Board Meeting in Surabaya
The SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics (SEAQiM) successfully held its 17th Governing Board Meeting (GBM) from 15–17 September 2026 at Surabaya Suites Hotel, Surabaya, Indonesia.
The meeting brought together Governing Board Members and representatives from 11 SEAQiM Member Countries, the SEAMEO Secretariat, and partners to discuss SEAQiM’s programmes, achievements, future directions, and opportunities to strengthen regional cooperation in mathematics education.
The meeting was officially opened by Mrs. Suharti, Ph.D., Secretary General of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, who highlighted the importance of numeracy and encouraged SEAQiM to strengthen its role in promoting joyful mathematics learning, STEM, Deep Learning, Computational Thinking, innovation, research, and regional collaboration.
As SEAQiM continues its journey, the spirit of the 17th GBM will carry forward through new programmes, stronger partnerships, meaningful collaboration, and continued service to teachers and education personnel across Southeast Asia.