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Gen AI: Adult Learning and Skills Symposium

On the 30th October 2024 as part of the MK AI Festival, The Open University (OU) hosted the GenAI: Adult Learning and Skill Conference which brought together educators, policymakers and technologists, to explore how Generative AI can be used to enhance educational opportunities, experiences and outcomes for adults, and address skills shortages in key areas.

One of the key themes of the day was how can we help make AI good for society, and what do we need to do to create the digital future we want.

Below you can access recordings and the slides from our speakers and panel from the day. The following document provides a summary of the day: Conference summary.

Conference chaired by Esther Spring and Prof. John Domingue.

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GenAI: Adult Learning & Skills conference

Introduction by Prof. Ian Pickup, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the OU.

Who is creating our digital future and why that matters

Talk by Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, Board member and President Emeritus at techUK, Chair at Bletchley Park.

Navigating the AI revolution: empowering adult learners in the age of generative AI

Talk by Prof. Rose Luckin, Professor at University College London and Founder of Educate Ventures Research (EVR).

How might GenAI help us train our public servants

Talk by Jason Till, Infosys Consulting.

AI: Boom or Bust? How can help make AI good for society

Talk by Rashik Parmer MBE, Group Chief Executive of BCS.

Microsoft Education: Our mission to make education equitable for all

Talk by Dr Cris Bloomfield, Senior Industry Architect, Microsoft.

What is our end goal and how do we get there

Panel discussion with David Hayes​, Chief Data Officer at the OU; Martin Neale​, Chief Executive Office of ICS.AI; Mona Dash from Infosys and Nimmi Patel from techUK. Chaired by Prof. John Domingue from the Knowledge Media Institute at the OU.  

Bring it all together

These videos focus some of the key topics explored through the GenAI: Adult skills and learning conference. Our presenters, panellists and experts discuss the consideration, skills and how to support people, to benefit from the adoption of Generative AI.

The Open University GenAI event

This short video provides highlights from the event.

1. GenAI and personalised learning

This video explores how generative AI can revolutionise personalised learning in the education sector.

2. The future of adult learning with AI

This video highlights how AI can support adult learning by making it more personalised, accessible, and efficient./span>

3. AI and ethical considerations in Higher Education

This video considers the importance of equitable AI access, ethical considerations, and the need for comprehensive training and support./span>

4. AI and the future of work

This video explores the challenges leaders face in distinguishing between hype and reality, and the essential human skills needed to leverage AI's full potential.

5. AI driven educational innovation

This video discusses the transformative potential of generative AI at The Open University and Higher Education.

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