4TH EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE [EDC2009]

5th - 7th of March 2009, Bangkok, Thailand

Royal Benja Hotel
The 4th Education and Development Conference (EDC2009), held from 5th to 7th March 2009 at the Royal Benja Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, expanded the growing international community that had formed around the EDC series since its founding in 2006. By its fourth edition, the conference had already become a recognized boutique academic gathering for educators, researchers and practitioners committed to exploring the role of education in social development and human progress.

Although this edition took place before Tomorrow People Organization established its digital archiving system, EDC2009 contributed significantly to shaping the values and identity of the conference series. Participants engaged in interdisciplinary dialogue, shared research and case studies, and developed meaningful cross-cultural professional relationships — all in a warm, supportive and inclusive conference environment.
EDC2009 reinforced many defining traditions of the series:
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  • Collaborative, discussion-driven academic atmosphere
  • Diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary insights
  • Focus on education as a tool for human development
  • Lasting friendships and global professional connections

​Event Overview (EDC2009)

  • Edition: 4th Education and Development Conference
  • Dates: 5–7 March 2009
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Venue: Royal Benja Hotel
  • Format: In-person
  • Organizer: Tomorrow People Organization
  • Historical Context: Fourth edition in the EDC series

​Archival Note

EDC2009 was held before the introduction of our digital archiving system.
Therefore, some original materials — including photos, agenda details and printed proceedings — are no longer available.
This page preserves the historical record of the fourth edition of the Education and Development Conference.

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