Leveraging AI solutions to ensure education for every child, including in crisis contexts

Millions of children worldwide see their learning disrupted every year by armed conflict, climate-related disasters, displacement, and other crises, with many losing access to education altogether. This session will explore how artificial intelligence can help not only minimise learning disruptions when crises occur, but also strengthen preparedness, resilience, and the protection of children's right to education before disruptions happen.

Participants will examine the opportunities and challenges presented by rapidly evolving AI technologies in Education in Emergencies contexts, including considerations around data privacy, algorithmic bias, digital inclusion, and infrastructure constraints. The discussion will highlight how AI can support climate risk analytics, early warning systems, risk communication, and community engagement in fragile and conflict-affected settings, as well as learning continuity for displaced and crisis-affected children.

The session will also showcase the work of key actors in this space, which are exploring how AI can strengthen education systems, improve preparedness and response, and expand access to quality learning opportunities for vulnerable children.

Participants will gain an understanding of the diverse ways AI can support the right to education, from anticipatory action and crisis response to personalised learning, teacher support, and system-level resilience. They will leave with a clearer picture of both the potential and the limitations of AI in ensuring that all children can continue learning, even in the most challenging circumstances.
 

Host: Petra Heusser, Executive Director, Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies

Guests:
-    Ezekiel Takam, PhD student focusing on AI and Education in Africa, University of Geneva
-    Paul Atherton, Executive Director, Fab AI (AI-for-Education.org)
-    Frank Van Cappelle, Head, Global Learning Innovation Hub & Global Lead Digital Education, UNICEF

Q&A participation with:
-    Julie de Barbeyrac, Lead on Accessible Digital Text books for children with disabilities, UNICEF
-    Jeremy Wetterwald, Senior Climate Adviser, Education Cannot Wait

When: Tuesday 7 July - 11am to 12pm

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