AIOTGS-25 #E
Education and Research
Global
Jul 15, 2025
Education and Research
Sponsored by
Intro:
Education is evolving rapidly with the integration of AI, IoT, and advanced data systems — enabling more responsive, inclusive, and effective learning environments. This breakout session examines how technology is driving the next wave of education and research innovation, from adaptive learning platforms to AI-augmented teaching practices and the digital transformation of academic institutions. It also explores how indigenous perspectives and global frameworks can shape future-ready learning models. Join thought leaders from academia and industry as they discuss real-world applications, critical challenges, and the future of smart education.
What to Expect:
How AI can serve as a collaborator in the classroom and research environment
Designing personalised, data-informed, and student-centred learning systems
The need to reimagine traditional education models in the digital age
Insights from the world's first AI-focused university and its teaching strategies
Indigenous knowledge systems and their role in shaping tech-enabled education
Who Should Attend:
Educators and Academic Researchers
University Leadership and Policy Makers
EdTech Developers and Entrepreneurs
Instructional Designers and Learning Architects
Higher Education Strategy and Transformation Leads
Cultural Advisors and Diversity Champions
Students and Early-Career Researchers
Organisations involved in education innovation or digital learning
Speakers:
Guy Bate, Thematic Lead in Artificial Intelligence, University of Auckland Business School – “AI as our collaborator in teaching and learning”
Byron Rangiwai, Associate Professor of Māori & Indigenous Research, Unitec – Presentation Title: TBD
Lynn Gribble, Associate Professor, UNSW Business School – “Time to Reimagine Education”
Kevin Bell, Head of Higher Education and Research, AWS – “More Than a Faster Horse”
Petra Jeffery, Advisor, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence – “Teaching and Learning Experiences from the World's First AI University”
Breakout Co-Chair:
Iman Ardekani – Associate Professor, Unitec Institute of Technology







