Presentation Panel
AI-Ready Schools: Designing Systems and Practices for the Future
Date Friday, Dec 5 Time – Room: Check
How can schools prepare for an AI-shaped future? This panel brings together practical models and real-world outcomes, from institutional policy and teacher literacy to classroom practice and global pathways. Discover transparent, inclusive, and scalable approaches that strengthen agency, close skills gaps, and equip schools and communities to thrive in an AI-ready world.
Martin Sønderlev Christensen
Head of Institute, University College Copenhagen
Martin Sønderlev Christensen leads the Institute of AI and Technology in Education at University College Copenhagen, driving strategic and responsible use of AI and digital literacy across educational programs—ensuring staff and students gain the competence and resources for didactic innovation.
Co-founder of SkoleGPT, an open-source, GDPR-safe classroom platform, he bridges education, policy and industry. With a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction and a decade of entrepreneurial and design consulting experience, he shapes innovations that empower people, with deep insight into how technology can truly enhance learning.
Ona Newton
CEO / Founder, Warwick University
Dr. Ona Newton is a global education innovator, CEO of Tobams Group, and Founder of Recycled Learning, an AI-powered adaptive platform transforming talent development across generations. With a footprint in over 14 countries, she has authored 150+ educational books and designed scalable learning systems for underserved and urban communities alike. Her initiatives empower learners through technology, Leadership, strategy, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, impacting over 100,000 individuals globally. A Fellow of BCS, RSA, and SIP, Dr. Newton is recognised for reshaping education through bold, inclusive innovation and future-ready learning pathways.
Would you also like help drafting the two-sentence session summary?
Moderator
Stephanie Levy
CEO of Schools, 42 Berlin and 42 Wolfsburg
Stephanie is the CEO of the 42 Wolfsburg and 42 Berlin Schools. She is dedicated to providing international students with access to top level tech education and professional development opportunities while increasing diversity in the tech industry. Her professional experience includes expanding business development as the General Manager DACH at Inspera AS, and developing new virtual internship programs as the Senior Director of Operations, Global Internships at CIEE, the Council on International Educational Exchange. Stephanie’s focus is on intercultural collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and the future of work. Her goal is to support the 42 Wolfsburg and 42 Berlin teams and students, and facilitate the growth of the 42 partnerships and network.
Designing AI-Ready Schools: A Professional Learning Community Model, Hasan Esen
In this session, I will present the design, implementation, and outcomes of an 8-month-long AI Working Group (AIWG) formed with school leaders and teachers from diverse educational contexts. The initiative aimed to enhance AI readiness across three levels: institutional (policy and infrastructure), professional (teacher AI literacy), and pedagogical (student engagement through guided practices.
Teaching with Transparent AI: SkoleGPT as a Didactic Tool for Digital Sovereignty and Literacy, Martin Sønderlev Christensen
How can educators regain agency in the age of AI? This presentation shares key lessons learned from building SkoleGPT.dk—an open-source, GDPR-safe chatbot designed for teachers in the Danish school system—and aim to highlight the importance of building AI literacy, didactic innovation, and digital sovereignty in education.
Recycled Learning: AI-Powered Pathways in Global Education, Ona Newton
This session explores how AI-powered adaptive learning systems are transforming access to education and talent development across underserved communities, children, and emerging markets. The Recycled Learning model demonstrates how technology can close skills gaps, personalize learning, and empower learners globally across age and geography.