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AI in Education Forum 2024: Unleashing AI’s potential for transformative learning

This groundbreaking conference on AI is organized by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications.

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Ivy Khaw

October 04, 2024
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The AI in Education Forum, scheduled for Nov. 25-27, 2024, is poised to redefine the educational landscape by uniting visionaries, educators and technologists in Toronto, a city renowned for its commitment to technological advancement and education reform. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, this three-day forum is a call to action for those who believe in reshaping the educational paradigm through the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI), creating an environment that is not only adaptive and responsive but also forward-looking.

Participants will be granted the unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from pioneering figures who are at the forefront of AI-driven educational innovation. Over the course of the forum, attendees will discover how AI can enhance instruction, assessment and administration from early childhood through higher education. Renowned keynote speakers will share their visions for the role of AI in creating more adaptive, equitable and personalized learning experiences for all students.

Conference themes and case studies

Some of the topics that will be explored and discussed throughout the conference include:

  • AI adaptive learning systems
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  • Personalized learning using AI
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  • Educational AI chatbots
  • Student predictive analytics
  • Generative AI
  • Smart content using AI
  • Immersive learning using augmented and virtual reality
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Site Tours

To enhance your experience, the forum offers a unique opportunity with site tours of the University of Toronto’s faculty of education as well as their AI research facilities, and York University, AI@YorkU on the third day of the event. By participating in the site tours, you will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the latest AI-driven tools, technologies, and learning platforms designed to create customized learning paths for students.
  • Discover how the University of Toronto and York University are spearheading innovations within AI-driven education.
  • Engage in discussions with researchers and experts and learn about their ongoing projects.

This is your opportunity to be an integral part of an extraordinary event that is set to shape the course of future education. Join the best minds in AI and education converging in Toronto at the AI in Education Forum 2024, where innovation, collective intelligence, and forward-thinking take center stage.

Brace yourself to be inspired, challenged, and empowered to reinvent education with AI!

For more information, visit http://aieducationforum.org

 

Catch the early-bird discount and register today: http://registration.aieducationforum.org

Ivy is a representative of the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and the organizer of the AI in Education Forum.

Ivy Khaw

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