Summary

600+
Attendees

11 Countries Represented
(Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, China, India, South Africa, South Korea, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States)

9 Keynote Speeches
and Panel Sessions

2 Education Fairs with
22 Participating Schools

Our 2024 Global Educators Conference (GEC) took place at the NYU Shanghai on the 29-30th June, 2024, focusing on the theme ‘Navigating the Future: The Impact of AI on Education’.

The conference successfully served as a global bridge between educational associations, uniting over 400 thought leaders and educators from 11 countries across the 6 continents to discuss the profound impact of AI on education.

Featuring a dynamic array of insightful keynote addresses and panel sessions, the conference emphasized AI's critical role in shaping the educational landscape and preparing teachers and students for a rapidly changing world.

Agenda and Speakers

“We need to skill up both teaching staff and pupils in how to use AI in ways that don’t steal the cognitive struggle.”

JONNIE NOAKES, ETON COLLEGE

Highlights

Opening Ceremony

Prof. Tong Shijun
Chancellor, NYU Shanghai (CN)

Dr. MJ Knoll-Finn
Senior Vice President for Global Enrollment Management & Student Success, New York University WLSA Council Board Member (USA)

Charles Stillwell
Chair of WLSA Executive Board Head of School, Episcopal High School (USA)

Dr. Douglas Christiansen
Chair of WLSA Council Board Chair of WLSA College Admission Network (CAN) Former Chair of Board of Trustees for the College Board Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs & Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Vanderbilt University (USA)

Charles Goodyear
WLSA Council Board Member President, Goodyear Capital Corporation Former Trustee, Yale University (USA)

Keynote Speech: The Evolution of AI and its Role in Education

Dr. Theresa Smith
Head of School, The Webb Schools (USA)

Laura McBain
Managing Director, Stanford d.School, K12 Lab Co-Director (USA)

The interactive speech inspired educators to share their personal feelings and experience towards AI and to be proactive in shaping the future of AI in education, focusing on ethical considerations, personalized learning and maintaining human connections amid ongoing technological advancements.

Keynote Speech: The Challenges and Opportunities of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education

Prof. Wu Fei
Vice-Dean, College of Computer Science and Technology at Zhejiang University Head of Institute of AI, Zhejiang University (CN)

The speech explored the historical evolution of AI and its fluence on knowledge production and cognitive development. By understanding AI's history, embracing its capabilities and addressing its ethical implications, educators can leverage AI to create more effective learning experiences.

Keynote Speech: Ethics and Data Safety

Jonnie Noakes
Director, Tony Little Center, Eton College (UK)

Jim Patterson
Director of the Kutler Center and Director of Summer Program, Harvard-Westlake School (USA)

Prof. Shao Yilei
Dean and Distinguished Researcher of Shanghai AI-Finance School, East China Normal University (CN)

Dechen
Teacher at The Royal Academy, Druk Gyalpo's Institute (BTN)

The session highlighted the necessity of upholding ethical standards to ensure responsible integration of AI in academic settings, and how fine-tuning and analyzing algorithms will inevitably involve human judgement to remove them from the biases we’ve created.

“The development of AI will never stop. We must make it more beneficial to humanity. We must use it to develop our lives and the lives of the people all over the world.

We must embrace its transformative power. This transformative power will help create a better future for humanity.”

Dr. MJ Knoll-Finn, Senior Vice President for Global Enrollment Management & Student Success of New York University, WLSA Council Board Member

Panel Discussion

Application of AI in Education
The panel explored how to effectively leverage AI to foster creativity in academic environments, while enhancing accessibility for both students and teachers through the use of advanced AI tools.

Ideal Talents in the Future Workforce
The panel underscored the enduring significance of critical thinking, decision-making, and constructive engagement in the workforce. They emphasized the need for interdisciplinary skills to harness AI effectively and to formulate problems within the AI context.

WLSA College Admission Network (CAN) Panel - Higher Education Response to AI
Our WLSA CAN panel served as an insightful glance into how various different admissions offices across the US function in their utility of AI in the college application process, inspiring attending students to apply themselves in an international setting.

Human and AI Coexistence
Panelists discussed the empowering potential of AI in augmenting human skills and guiding students in using AI for research and creativity. They emphasized the necessity of respecting and coexisting with AI in education, while recognizing that AI cannot replace the essential human touch of a teacher.

A Road Map of WLSA
A nostalgic journey through the history of WLSA celebrated student and educator empowerment and excellence. This session highlighted WLSA's pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchanges and nurturing global leaders.

The Importance of Soft Skills in the AI Era
This discussion highlighted how AI can enhance human capabilities, stressing the importance of emotional intelligence and impactful leadership as crucial skills in the AI-driven landscape.

“There are soft skills such as empathy and critical thinking that AI is unable to teach. The significance of AI is that it can derive from existing knowledge and information and generate content at a speed that humans can’t produce manually.”

KELVIN KO, CO-FOUNDER OF AISPIRE

Featured Events - College Admission Network (CAN) Fair

The CAN fair provided an exceptional platform for students to engage directly with admission officers from prestigious universities. Attracting over 300 students and parents, the event facilitated insightful discussions and personalized guidance from these admission experts, significantly enriching participants' understanding of global higher education opportunities.

Participating Colleges

Carnegie Mellon University (USA)
Fudan University (CN)
New York University (USA)
NYU Shanghai (CN)
ROAR Academy, UC Berkeley (USA)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
University of Michigan (USA)
University of Pennsylvania (USA)
University of Southern California (USA)
Vanderbilt University (USA)

Participating Colleges

Featured Events – Inaugural Secondary School Fair

The Inaugural Secondary School Fair displayed numerous opportunities for from schools worldwide, underscoring the power of international education. This event provided valuable networking and collaboration prospects, enhancing the global educational community.

Participating Instituions

African Leadership Academy (RSA)
Appleby College (CA)
Canberra Grammar School (AUS)
Episcopal High School (USA)
Harvard-Westlake School (USA)
Jayshree Periwal International School (IND)
Karma Academy (BTN)
Korea International School (KOR)
London Academy of Excellence (UK)
UBIQ Education (UK)
WLSA Shanghai Academy (CN)
The Woodstock Academy (USA)

Participating Instituions

African Leadership Academy (RSA)
Appleby College (CA)
Canberra Grammar School (AUS)
Episcopal High School (USA)
Harvard-Westlake School (USA)
Jayshree Periwal International School (IND)
Karma Academy (BTN)
Korea International School (KOR)
London Academy of Excellence (UK)
UBIQ Education (UK)
WLSA Shanghai Academy (CN)
The Woodstock Academy (USA)

2024 Global Educators Conference Review

Summary

Our 2024 Global Educators Conference (GEC) took place at the NYU Shanghai on the 29-30th June, 2024, focusing on the theme ‘Navigating the Future: The Impact of AI on Education’.

The conference successfully served as a global bridge between educational associations, uniting over 400 thought leaders and educators from 11 countries across the 6 continents to discuss the profound impact of AI on education.

Featuring a dynamic array of insightful keynote addresses and panel sessions, the conference emphasized AI's critical role in shaping the educational landscape and preparing teachers and students for a rapidly changing world.

“We need to skill up both teaching staff and pupils in how to use AI in ways that don’t steal the cognitive struggle.”

JONNIE NOAKES, ETON COLLEGE

Highlights

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Speech: The Evolution of AI and its Role in Education

The interactive speech inspired educators to share their personal feelings and experience towards AI and to be proactive in shaping the future of AI in education, focusing on ethical considerations, personalized learning and maintaining human connections amid ongoing technological advancements.

Keynote Speech: The Challenges and Opportunities of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education

The speech explored the historical evolution of AI and its fluence on knowledge production and cognitive development. By understanding AI's history, embracing its capabilities and addressing its ethical implications, educators can leverage AI to create more effective learning experiences.

Keynote Speech: Ethics and Data Safety

The session highlighted the necessity of upholding ethical standards to ensure responsible integration of AI in academic settings, and how fine-tuning and analyzing algorithms will inevitably involve human judgement to remove them from the biases we’ve created.

Panel Discussion

Application of AI in Education
The panel explored how to effectively leverage AI to foster creativity in academic environments, while enhancing accessibility for both students and teachers through the use of advanced AI tools.

Ideal Talents in the Future Workforce
The panel underscored the enduring significance of critical thinking, decision-making, and constructive engagement in the workforce. They emphasized the need for interdisciplinary skills to harness AI effectively and to formulate problems within the AI context.

A Road Map of WLSA
A nostalgic journey through the history of WLSA celebrated student and educator empowerment and excellence. This session highlighted WLSA's pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchanges and nurturing global leaders.

The Importance of Soft Skills in the AI Era
This discussion highlighted how AI can enhance human capabilities, stressing the importance of emotional intelligence and impactful leadership as crucial skills in the AI-driven landscape.

“There are soft skills such as empathy and critical thinking that AI is unable to teach. The significance of AI is that it can derive from existing knowledge and information and generate content at a speed that humans can’t produce manually.”

KELVIN KO, CO-FOUNDER OF AISPIRE

Featured Events - College Admission Network (CAN) Fair

Featured Events – Inaugural Secondary School Fair

The Inaugural Secondary School Fair displayed numerous opportunities for from schools worldwide, underscoring the power of international education. This event provided valuable networking and collaboration prospects, enhancing the global educational community.

Gallery

Summary

Our 2024 Global Educators Conference (GEC) took place at the NYU Shanghai on the 29-30th June, 2024, focusing on the theme ‘Navigating the Future: The Impact of AI on Education’.

The conference successfully served as a global bridge between educational associations, uniting over 400 thought leaders and educators from 11 countries across the 6 continents to discuss the profound impact of AI on education.

Featuring a dynamic array of insightful keynote addresses and panel sessions, the conference emphasized AI's critical role in shaping the educational landscape and preparing teachers and students for a rapidly changing world.

“We need to skill up both teaching staff and pupils in how to use AI in ways that don’t steal the cognitive struggle.” JONNIE NOAKES, ETON COLLEGE

Highlights

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Speech: The Evolution of AI and its Role in Education

The interactive speech inspired educators to share their personal feelings and experience towards AI and to be proactive in shaping the future of AI in education, focusing on ethical considerations, personalized learning and maintaining human connections amid ongoing technological advancements.

Keynote Speech: The Challenges and Opportunities of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Education

The speech explored the historical evolution of AI and its fluence on knowledge production and cognitive development. By understanding AI's history, embracing its capabilities and addressing its ethical implications, educators can leverage AI to create more effective learning experiences.

Keynote Speech: Ethics and Data Safety

The session highlighted the necessity of upholding ethical standards to ensure responsible integration of AI in academic settings, and how fine-tuning and analyzing algorithms will inevitably involve human judgement to remove them from the biases we’ve created.

Panel Discussion

Application of AI in Education The panel explored how to effectively leverage AI to foster creativity in academic environments, while enhancing accessibility for both students and teachers through the use of advanced AI tools.

Ideal Talents in the Future Workforce The panel underscored the enduring significance of critical thinking, decision-making, and constructive engagement in the workforce. They emphasized the need for interdisciplinary skills to harness AI effectively and to formulate problems within the AI context.

A Road Map of WLSA A nostalgic journey through the history of WLSA celebrated student and educator empowerment and excellence. This session highlighted WLSA's pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchanges and nurturing global leaders.

The Importance of Soft Skills in the AI Era This discussion highlighted how AI can enhance human capabilities, stressing the importance of emotional intelligence and impactful leadership as crucial skills in the AI-driven landscape.

“There are soft skills such as empathy and critical thinking that AI is unable to teach. The significance of AI is that it can derive from existing knowledge and information and generate content at a speed that humans can’t produce manually.” KELVIN KO, CO-FOUNDER OF AISPIRE

Featured Events - College Admission Network (CAN) Fair

Featured Events – Inaugural Secondary School Fair

The Inaugural Secondary School Fair displayed numerous opportunities for from schools worldwide, underscoring the power of international education. This event provided valuable networking and collaboration prospects, enhancing the global educational community.

Gallery

“We need to skill up both teaching staff and pupils in how to use AI in ways that don’t steal the cognitive struggle.”

JONNIE NOAKES, ETON COLLEGE

Application of AI in Education
The panel explored how to effectively leverage AI to foster creativity in academic environments, while enhancing accessibility for both students and teachers through the use of advanced AI tools.

Ideal Talents in the Future Workforce
The panel underscored the enduring significance of critical thinking, decision-making, and constructive engagement in the workforce. They emphasized the need for interdisciplinary skills to harness AI effectively and to formulate problems within the AI context.

A Road Map of WLSA
A nostalgic journey through the history of WLSA celebrated student and educator empowerment and excellence. This session highlighted WLSA's pivotal role in facilitating cultural exchanges and nurturing global leaders.

The Importance of Soft Skills in the AI Era
This discussion highlighted how AI can enhance human capabilities, stressing the importance of emotional intelligence and impactful leadership as crucial skills in the AI-driven landscape.

“There are soft skills such as empathy and critical thinking that AI is unable to teach. The significance of AI is that it can derive from existing knowledge and information and generate content at a speed that humans can’t produce manually.”

KELVIN KO, CO-FOUNDER OF AISPIRE