Panel Discussion
Accelerated Minds: Rewiring Learning in the Age of AI
Date Friday, Dec 5 Time – Room: Queen
This session explores how AI is redefining the concept and development of EdTech solutions, transforming how they meet the learner where users become co-creators. The session opens with a focused talk on the new paradigm and ethical demands of an AI-driven world, followed by a dynamic panel of discussing practical strategies and real-world impact and inviting the audience to provide their input and share perspectives. Together, a compelling look will be offered on what it takes to build learning systems fit for the learner of the Age of AI.
Daniel Landau
Co-Founder, CEO, AVRIS Technologies Inc.
Daniel Landau is an entrepreneur, behavioral scientist, and media expert with over a decade of experience in Virtual Reality and Immersive Technologies. He has worked with leading tech companies and academic institutions to drive innovation at the intersection of education and technology. An accomplished media artist, Daniel’s works have been exhibited globally, exploring the interplay of human behavior and technology. Holding a PhD from Aalto University’s Media Lab, Daniel bridges research and practice to advance immersive learning. As a leader at AVRIS, he integrates AI, XR, and behavioral data to shape the future of education and technology.
Nilly Avinun
Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer, Xarcam
Nilly Avinun is a seasoned EdTech and business development leader with 15 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of learning, AI, and organizational knowledge. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Xarcam, an AI platform that transforms raw organizational data into actionable, real-time learning experiences that improve performance and business outcomes. Throughout her career, Nilly has built large-scale partnerships across academia, government, corporates, and the defense sector, leading strategic initiatives, complex pilots, and cross-functional projects. She specializes in identifying high-impact use cases, crafting value propositions, and turning innovation into measurable results.
Surya Yadav
Founder, Aveksana
Surya Yadav is the Founder of Aveksana, a platform defining the new category of 'Research Ideation.' By leveraging AI to analyze over 500 million papers, Aveksana flips the research process from reactive searching to proactive discovery. Surya works with universities and R&D teams to help students and researchers instantly identify novel, validated research gaps that traditional tools miss.
Elad Kleinbord
Founder & CEO, Xarcam
Elad Kleinbord is the Founder & CEO of Xarcam, an AI-driven knowledge and learning platform that turns organizational content into instant, context-aware answers. With over 15 years of experience in technology, data, and digital transformation, Elad works with universities and enterprises to bridge the gap between formal learning and real-time performance on the job. Xarcam’s solutions leverage multimodal RAG, deep content analysis, and large language models to make training and knowledge accessible “in the moment of need” for employees and learners.