The 7th SEAMEO CPRN Summit 2024, themed “Embracing Inclusivity in Education, Science and Culture Towards a Future-Ready Southeast Asia” was convened by SEAMEO VOCTECH from 23-25 April 2024 at Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei Darussalam. The summit aimed to provide updates on policy research trends, facilitate the sharing and planning of ongoing research endeavours among regional centres, and address human resource development challenges in Southeast Asia. Additionally, it sought to bolster and extend educational innovations for an increasingly technology-driven future while ensuring alignment with the SEAMEO Strategic Plan for 2021-2030.