Over 200 participants attended the opening program which included the singing of the national anthem, doxology, and an inspirational message. Various speakers then presented on topics like the Basic Education Research Agenda, writing trends for action research, and statistical software that can be used for research. The event also included an oral presentation of selected research studies and a poster presentation session. The festival provided an opportunity for educators to gain knowledge and experiences from speakers to help make them more effective in their teaching.