BRIDGE THE GAP 2024 AI for Education Empowerment
Online Summit
Supporting Students’ Growth, Driving Educators’ Productivity & Enhancing School Leadership
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BRIDGE THE GAP 2024 AI for Education Empowerment
Online Summit
Supporting Students’ Growth, Driving Educators’ Productivity & Enhancing School Leadership
Wednesday, 20th November
15:00 GMT
The Experts Panel Speakers
Prof Miles Berry
UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON
Miles looks at some of the ways in which students can use generative AI tools themselves. Moving beyond the temptation to get Chat GPT to just do their homework, he explores how students can use large language models as personalised tutors to support them in their studies and explore their own enthusiasms beyond the school curriculum. He also considers how students can work creatively alongside AIs, developing their own talents and originality.
Rani Sarojeni Burchmore
ASIA PACIFIC LEADER @ AMAZON WEB SERVICES
Leading and enabling Education Transformation and workplace skills development through building sustainable ecosystems.
Over 20 years building effective Channel Partner Ecosystems, has thought me a holistic approach to business success means results not just in social impact and revenue, but also in costs, efficiency, productivity, morale, standards, innovation, and most importantly people leadership. I believe that success in a global business comes from strong relationships and empowering good people at all levels of a nation or organization, to do their best. Most businesses know what to do and how, but only the best also know who with and why. People are what matter most to me.
Whilst many things create potential for a nation or business, the actual results will depend greatly on where it’s people invest their energy. Harnessing, magnifying, and directing this energy is a key strategy for me.
Konstantinos Doukas
DOUKAS SCHOOL/ SOFIA
Konstantinos Doukas is the President and CEO of Doukas School (www.doukas.gr), a private education institution with a tradition of more than 100 years. As a third-generation owner, previously or parallel with his work at the school, Konstantinos held several teaching, research and administrative positions mainly in the private sector, specifically as Systems Manager Assistant at the TC Computer Lab of Columbia University (NYC), Scientific Consultant to Project Athena at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston, MA), President & CEO, at the Information Society SA (www.ktpae.gr) and several boards of directors’ positions. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several start-up companies in Greece and also Internationally, most of them still in operation, mainly in the area of technological innovations, use of ICT in education, supporting services in education and digital marketing services.
He is the founder and Chairman of SoFIA (School of the Future International Academy, www.sofianet. org), an International NGO focusing on supporting educational institutions and schools that wish to excel academically and operationally, by using global best practices and innovative methodologies.
He is also the co-author of more than 11 publications in Greek and International Conferences and Journals and co-editor of 5 Greek Conference Proceedings. Recently he was the co-editor of the IGI Global Edition 2018: “Handbook of Research on Educational Design and Cloud Computing in Modern Classroom Settings”.
He holds an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science BSc from the National Technical University of Athens and an MA in Communications, Computers and Technology in Education from Columbia University (NYC). In the past 20 years, Konstantinos has been a regular speaker at conferences on education, technology and the future of education in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. He was born in 1964 has a family with 3 kids and his hobby is sports.
Maria Langworthy
CAMPUSEVOLVE
Maria is a global education thought leader working at the intersection of AI, customer success, and product development to accelerate the evolution of education. Prior to founding CampusEvolve, Maria was the Director of Worldwide Education Research and Programs at Microsoft, where she led the Open Education Analytics community. She also served as the Strategic Data Officer for education at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Maria has presented at over 300 national and international education events and published on topics such as learning analytics and the potential of AI to transform education systems.
Laura Knight
SAPIO LTD
Founder of Sapio Ltd, specialises in digital strategy and innovation. With over two decades of teaching experience, she excels in strategic technology development for teaching and learning, AI, and digital skills training. Laura empowers leaders in schools, universities, and commercial organisations, leveraging technology to transform outcomes, systems, and teams. Her upcoming book, The Little Guide for Teachers on Generative AI, will be published by Sage this autumn.
Anthony Salcito
NERDY
Anthony Salcito works to help empower educators and inspire students to achieve more. He aims to transform the way we learn with the support of the best technology to help build critical skills for the modern, global workplace.
In his role as Chief Institution Business Officer at Varsity Tutors, Anthony works to support institutions and educators with solutions for high-dosage tutoring, homework help, test prep, and enrichment all with the goal of driving student outcomes and helping transform education.
Anthony is a recognized leader in driving education transformation and has worked globally with education leaders and organizations to support new approaches to delivering student impact and supporting learners. Prior to joining to Varsity Tutors, Anthony served at Vice President of Worldwide Education for Microsoft, leading the worldwide execution of the company’s vision for education, and pioneering many core programs and education offerings including Live@EDU (Office 365), Partners in Learning, Microsoft Innovative Educator program, and Showcase Schools.
Anthony has served as an active board member at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and Teach.org. He has also helped author a book on Education Transformation which serves as a reference guide for schools looking to drive innovation to enhance student outcomes. You can engage with Anthony Salcito at @AnthonySalcito.
Matthew Wemyss
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF BUCHAREST
Moderator
A school leader with over 11 years of experience driving innovation in education.
Skilled at leading schools in the UK and abroad.
Passionate about integrating technology, like AI, into teaching to create an engaging 21st century classroom. EdTech ethusast exploring how emerging tools can make learning students with future-ready skills.
Passionate about integrating technology, like AI and adaptive learning platforms, into teaching to create an engaging 21st century classroom. An EdTech enthusiast exploring how emerging tools can make learning interactive, customised, and effective at equipping students with future-ready skills like creativity, communication, and problem-solving.
Excited to connect with others passionate about moving education forward.
Round-Table Discussion
Advisory Board
Konstantinos Doukas
DOUKAS SCHOOL/ SOFIA
Konstantinos Doukas is the President and CEO of Doukas School (www.doukas.gr), a private education institution with a tradition of more than 100 years. As a third-generation owner, previously or parallel with his work at the school, Konstantinos held several teaching, research and administrative positions mainly in the private sector, specifically as Systems Manager Assistant at the TC Computer Lab of Columbia University (NYC), Scientific Consultant to Project Athena at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Boston, MA), President & CEO, at the Information Society SA (www.ktpae.gr) and several boards of directors’ positions. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several start-up companies in Greece and also Internationally, most of them still in operation, mainly in the area of technological innovations, use of ICT in education, supporting services in education and digital marketing services.
He is the founder and Chairman of SoFIA (School of the Future International Academy, www.sofianet. org), an International NGO focusing on supporting educational institutions and schools that wish to excel academically and operationally, by using global best practices and innovative methodologies.
He is also the co-author of more than 11 publications in Greek and International Conferences and Journals and co-editor of 5 Greek Conference Proceedings. Recently he was the co-editor of the IGI Global Edition 2018: “Handbook of Research on Educational Design and Cloud Computing in Modern Classroom Settings”.
He holds an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science BSc from the National Technical University of Athens and an MA in Communications, Computers and Technology in Education from Columbia University (NYC). In the past 20 years, Konstantinos has been a regular speaker at conferences on education, technology and the future of education in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. He was born in 1964 has a family with 3 kids and his hobby is sports.
Laura Knight
SAPIO LTD
Founder of Sapio Ltd, specialises in digital strategy and innovation. With over two decades of teaching experience, she excels in strategic technology development for teaching and learning, AI, and digital skills training. Laura empowers leaders in schools, universities, and commercial organisations, leveraging technology to transform outcomes, systems, and teams. Her upcoming book, The Little Guide for Teachers on Generative AI, will be published by Sage this autumn.
Harry Patrinos
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Harry Anthony Patrinos specializes in the economics of education, particularly the returns to schooling, school-based management, demand-side financing and public-private partnerships. He was formerly with the World Bank, where he was Senior Adviser, Education. He held management and technical positions at the World Bank. Previously, he worked in the Office of the Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia. He managed education teams in Europe and Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, and the Global Unit. He led lending operations and analytical work programs in Latin America. He co-led the development of the Harmonized Learning Outcomes database, part of the Human Capital Index, published in Nature. He has studied and worked extensively on the socioeconomic status of Indigenous Peoples. He has many publications in the academic and policy literature, with more than 50 journal articles. He previously worked as an economist at the Economic Council of Canada. Mr. Patrinos received a doctorate from the University of Sussex. He previously worked as an economist at the Economic Council of Canada.
Eve Psalti
MICROSOFT
Over 20 years of experience leading Business Development & Product Management teams in high-tech companies (start-ups to Fortune 500)
Seasoned leader with strong expertise in developing product strategies and building globally scalable businesses, systems and processes
Proven leader of high performing teams. Deep experience creating and guiding teams through complex change, matrixed organizations and strategic initiatives. Managed ~200+ employees (HQ and global subsidiaries)
Featured Tedx speaker who serves on the board of startups and volunteers for non profit organizations focusing on female entrepreneurship, education outreach and community development
Anthony Salcito
NERDY
Anthony Salcito works to help empower educators and inspire students to achieve more. He aims to transform the way we learn with the support of the best technology to help build critical skills for the modern, global workplace.
In his role as Chief Institution Business Officer at Varsity Tutors, Anthony works to support institutions and educators with solutions for high-dosage tutoring, homework help, test prep, and enrichment all with the goal of driving student outcomes and helping transform education.
Anthony is a recognized leader in driving education transformation and has worked globally with education leaders and organizations to support new approaches to delivering student impact and supporting learners. Prior to joining to Varsity Tutors, Anthony served at Vice President of Worldwide Education for Microsoft, leading the worldwide execution of the company’s vision for education, and pioneering many core programs and education offerings including Live@EDU (Office 365), Partners in Learning, Microsoft Innovative Educator program, and Showcase Schools.
Anthony has served as an active board member at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, and Teach.org. He has also helped author a book on Education Transformation which serves as a reference guide for schools looking to drive innovation to enhance student outcomes. You can engage with Anthony Salcito at @AnthonySalcito.
Olga Svyrydenko
AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
Leading and enabling Education Transformation and workplace skills development through building sustainable ecosystems.
Over 20 years building effective Channel Partner Ecosystems, has thought me a holistic approach to business success means results not just in social impact and revenue, but also in costs, efficiency, productivity, morale, standards, innovation, and most importantly people leadership. I believe that success in a global business comes from strong relationships and empowering good people at all levels of a nation or organization, to do their best. Most businesses know what to do and how, but only the best also know who with and why. People are what matter most to me.
Whilst many things create potential for a nation or business, the actual results will depend greatly on where it’s people invest their energy. Harnessing, magnifying, and directing this energy is a key strategy for me.
My passion lies in creating and executing global-scale programs to enable enterprise-level cloud implementations, orchestrating cross-functional, cross-geography teams to deliver exceptional results, and effectively managing globally deployed external vendor resources. With an in-depth understanding of cultural nuances in both emerging and developed markets, I take pride in leading partner-facing and customer-facing programs that drive growth and success.
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, I firmly believe in the power of skilling and lifelong learning to drive continuous innovation and remain relevant. Throughout my career, I have championed the importance of upskilling initiatives, empowering customers, partners, and teams to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the industry.