The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE 2023 Summit), Qatar Foundation’s esteemed global initiative for education, is gearing up for its 11th edition. Set to take place in Doha from November 28 to 29, the biennial summit will delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence on the future of education, addressing pressing issues surrounding the field.
Creative fluency: Human flourishing in the age of AI
Under the overarching theme of ‘Creative Fluency: Human Flourishing in the Age of AI,’ the WISE 2023 Summit will assemble 150 local and international speakers and delegates. These thought leaders will engage in thought-provoking discussions, dissecting the most pivotal topics shaping the future of education.
Computational literacy and personalized learning
One of the central themes of the summit will be the importance of computational literacy and the promise of personalized learning for all students. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into education, these topics are at the forefront of reshaping the educational landscape.
Enhancing creativity with AI-integrated pedagogical approaches
The summit will also explore new AI-integrated pedagogical approaches aimed at unlocking the creative potential of both students and teachers. The marriage of AI and education can revolutionize how we nurture creativity in the next generation.
Equity and values in emerging technologies
Issues of equity and integrating core values into the design, dissemination, and implementation of emerging educational technologies will be another crucial focus. As AI becomes more prevalent in education globally, ensuring fair access and ethical considerations is paramount.
60+ Sessions over two days
WISE 2023 Summit promises a robust program with over 60 sessions spanning two days, addressing various educational challenges. These sessions will be structured around three parallel thematic zones, each explored through panels, master sessions, and policy roundtables.
Thematic zones:
Scaling for equity and access: The summit will question whether AI holds the key to achieving quality education for all, a persistent global challenge.
Classrooms of the Future: With AI as a catalyst, the summit will provoke a fundamental reconsideration of teaching and learning methodologies.
Rethinking higher education and jobs in an AI-driven world: How can graduates be equipped with resilient skills in an AI-dominated job market?
Ethical AI and digital Sovereignty
Further deepening the discourse, WISE 2023 will feature additional program tracks aligned with the summit’s overarching theme:
Building ethical AI: How can we ensure that AI tools in education reflect the core values and cultural nuances of societies?
AI and digital sovereignty: As AI superpowers emerge globally, what steps can education systems take to preserve their autonomy?
Engaging youth for a brighter future
At a pre-summit event, the WISE Doha Learning Days Festival, held in February, Stavros N. Yiannouka, CEO of WISE, emphasized the importance of engaging with the youth. He expressed WISE’s commitment to amplifying the voices of young people, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the future of education.
As the world grapples with the profound transformations brought about by AI, the WISE 2023 Summit stands as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration. With its diverse themes and topics, the summit will facilitate critical conversations, foster innovative ideas, and pave the way for a future of education that thrives in the age of AI. The global community eagerly anticipates the insights and solutions that will emerge from this prestigious event, knowing that the future of education lies in creative fluency, human flourishing, and harnessing the potential of AI for the betterment of all.
