Education

Sessions

Explore our lineup of keynote speakers and industry leaders who will inspire and enlighten at the conference.

Panel Discussion

Beyond the Classroom: Reimagining the Educator's Journey

The role of the educator is evolving and extending far beyond traditional classrooms and lesson plans. This session highlights educators who have transformed their passion for teaching into impactful careers in learning design, global development, consulting, technology, and innovation. Through their stories, we'll explore how skills rooted in education can translate into leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurial impact across diverse fields.

Workshop

Fireside Chat: Change Management in Current Landscape of Federal Education Policies

This interactive workshop helps educators and community members identify the strengths, resources, and relationships that already exist around them and explore how these can be used to influence education and social policy.

Round Table

Global Knowledge Exchange

This panel will provide an overview of the Aga Khan System (AKS) and the Aga Khan Institute of Education, highlighting pathways for engagement and professional growth. Speakers will share insights into current initiatives and explore how individuals can contribute through Time and Knowledge Nazrana (TKN) opportunities. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how AKS institutions advance education and development while discovering ways to meaningfully get involved.

Panel Discussion

Inclusivity in Education

This session explores how educational environments can be intentionally designed to ensure that all learners feel seen, supported, and able to succeed. We'll look at inclusivity not as a checkbox, but as a mindset and ongoing practice that shapes instruction, programs, policies, and culture.

Lecture

Innovation in Education: Turning Ideas into Impact

This session spotlights educators and leaders who have transformed creative ideas into programs, ventures, and movements that advance how we learn. Explore the entrepreneurial spirit driving change across learning design, global development, and educational technology.

Panel Discussion

Investing in Early Childhood Centers

This session explores how individuals can create impact beyond teaching, by diving into the evolving ecosystem of education where strategy, innovation, and business intersect to drive meaningful change. Together, we'll reimagine how investing in early childhood businesses can lay the foundation for human development and thriving societies.

Panel Discussion

Teaching & Learning in a World of AI

The way we learn and work is being redefined. From artificial intelligence and digital classrooms to new pathways for skills and certification, technology is reshaping how knowledge is gained, shared, and applied. This session brings together educators, innovators, and industry leaders to explore how we can harness educational technology to prepare learners for the careers of tomorrow and ensure that progress in innovation is matched by purpose, equity, and human connection.

Round Table

The Central Role of Teachers in Educational Equity

Teachers are at the center of every effort to advance educational equity, bridging policy, research, culture, and student success. This session explores how investing in teacher development and support is the most powerful way to ensure equitable learning for all students. This conversation will explore how creating school environments that empower educators and, in turn, help every child thrive.

Education

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Explore our lineup of keynote speakers and industry leaders who will inspire and enlighten at the conference.