Presentation Panel
AI-Driven Innovations in TVET: Transforming Training, Accessibility, and Curriculum Development
Date Thursday, Nov 28 Time – RoomCheck
This session will explore the cutting-edge role of AI in enhancing vocational education and training (TVET). Through case studies, participants will learn how AI is improving the learning experience, boosting accessibility, and aligning educational content with labour market needs. They will discover how AI is not only advancing the quality and accessibility of vocational education but also shaping the future workforce.
Scott Harrison
Postdoctoral Reseacher, TIB - Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology, Germany
Dr. Scott Harrison is an education researcher with a PhD in economics and statistics. His research interests lie at the intersection of digital education, artificial intelligence and the skills required for future students to navigate the transitions to the labour market successfully.
Mahreen Ferdous
Project and Partnership Manager , Ufi VocTech Trust
Moderator
David Hollow
Leader of Jigsaw Education and Research Director of EdTech Hub, EdTech Hub, United Kingdom
David leads Jigsaw Education, an independent education research organisation focused on low-income countries with specialisms in EdTech, climate education and refugee education. He is also the Research Director at EdTech Hub, a global movement working for an evidence-driven future in EdTech. He has worked in over 25 countries, helping governments, donors and NGOs to use evidence to bring about lasting change in education. David holds a PhD from the University of London (2010) and serves on various boards, including for Refugee Education UK.
Links
AI Agents for Education in Health Care, Rune Dziadecki Gråbæk
Transforming Learning at ZBC: AI Training Personas and Open Collaboration Enhancing Education in Social and Health Services.
Skills Required for an AI-Driven Workforce - AI4VET4AI, Scott Harrison
What skills are most needed as we transition into an AI-driven work environment over the next 20 years? We delve into the research behind the EU project AI4VET4AI, where we find that some of the most important skills required are those which make us most human.
Leveraging Technology to Ensure Learning for All: Practical Insights from Real-World Projects, Mahreen Ferdous
Drawing on Ufi VocTech Trust’s experience funding over 300 learning tech solutions, this presentation will offer practical insights, creative ideas, and case studies that highlight how technology, combined with human interaction, can create accessible and inclusive learning. Examples include AI-driven live translation for non-native speakers, online learning for refugees, innovative hardware for blind and partially sighted STEM learners, and training for adults at risk of social exclusion. The session will explore how human-centred design thinking has shaped these solutions, emphasising technology's role in augmenting, not replacing, human support, and invite attendees to share their own challenges and ideas.