November 28, 2023

Join EDC at the 11th WISE Summit

EDC experts are taking part in the 11th WISE Summit which will focus on "Creative Fluency: Human Flourishing in the Age of AI." The summit aims to recognize the implications of AI for the future of education by addressing pressing issues like teacher shortages, limited access to learning, and the disconnect between higher education and workforce needs.

The WISE Summit is being held in Doha, Qatar on November 28-29. EDC staff will contribute the below sessions to the proceedings:

  • “AI in Education: Early Innovations Showcase” — A session featuring EDC Trustee Isabelle Hau / November 28, 10:30 – 11:45
  • “Classrooms of the Future: Will AI Necessitate a Fundamental Rethink of Teaching and Learning?” — A panel featuring Isabelle Hau / November 28, 11:15–12:00
  • "Doha Debates x WISE On Air: Who Can Best Ensure AI is Accessible to Every Student" — A podcast feature Isabelle Hau / November 28, 13:20–14:00
  • “The Role of Policymakers in Fostering Responsible and Effective AI in Education” — A panel discussion featuring Liesbet Steer / November 29, 11:15–12:00
  • "Innovating Education in the Age of AI: Strategies for Effective Transformative Change" — A policy roundtable featuring Isabelle Hau / November 29, 13:00–14:30
  • "Policy Insights: Leveraging AI to Navigate and Overcome Barriers in Scaling Effective Initiatives" — A policy roundtable featuring Geoffrey Simon Richmond, ICT Team Leader at EDC / November 29, 13:00–14:30
  • “Alternative Education Avenues/Providers to Stretch Limited Public Resources to Address a Public Good: Experience-Based Opportunities for Reaching OOSC” (out-of-school children) — A roundtable with several ministers of education and moderated by Helen Boyle

Subscribe to our newsletter and follow EDC on social media for additional details.