Watch our GenAI: The Future of Adult and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI Conference on demand
On the 23rd September 2025 as part of the MK Tech Week, The Open University (OU) hosted the The Future of Adult and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI which brought together educators, policymakers and technologists. It built on the success of the 2024 MK AI Festival - itself a legacy of the landmark Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit - this event continued the conversation around AI’s transformative impact on society, with a specific focus on education, opportunity, and ethical innovation.
This Open University event was kindly sponsored by Infosys.
Below you can access recordings and transcripts from our speakers and panel from the day. The following document provides a summary of the day: Conference summary and the conference brochure provides more information about the day.
Conference chaired by Esther Spring and Prof. John Domingue.
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The Future of Adult and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI Conference
Welcome and introduction by:
An Unschooler’s Guide to Learning, Working and Innovating Playfully with AI
Talk by Jocelyn Burnham, AI Communicator.
Responsible AI in Practice: Challenges and Opportunities for HE
Talk by Professor Miriam Fernandez, The Open University.
Being brave, curious and developing confidence: Supporting the adoption of AI
Talk by Esther Spring, AI Skills & Training Lead, The Open University.
Panel discussion: The Skills Required to Survive or Thrive in the Age of AI
Panel Members:
- Professor John Domingue - Chair - Knowledge Media Institute (KMi), The Open University
- David Hayes, Chief Data Office, The Open University
- Sophie Lloyd, Head of Economic development, Milton Keynes City Council
- Allen Koehn, Vice President and General Manager, The public sector, Infosys
AI, Skill and Jobs: Ethics and Opportunities - Interactive session
Talk by Navin Patel, Infosys.
The Human Way of Data: Reimaging the Student Experience with AI: Practical Use Cases Across the Journey and Boosting the Talent Acquisition Efficiency
Talk by:
- Julián Ricory, Innova-tsn
- Begoňa Nuňez-Herran, The Open University
- Shubham Joshi, The Open University
Bring it all together
These videos focus some of the key topics explored during the Future of Adult and Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI conference. Our presenters, panellists and experts discuss the consideration, skills and how to support people, to benefit from the adoption of Generative AI.
1. The Future of Adult Learning with AI
This short video discusses how AI and technology is transforming adult learning, and the need to upskill individuals for future job markets.
2. AI Driven Education Innovation
The video discusses how AI and technology, with support from Infosys, are being leveraged at the Open University to personalise education, empower students with their own data, and enhance accessibility for diverse learners.
3. AI and the evolving workplace
The video discusses the importance of curiosity, cultural change, and human-centred leadership in adopting generative AI and new ways of working within organisations.
4. AI and the future of work
The video discusses the importance of developing new skills and adopting a human-centric, ethical approach as organisations and individuals adapt to the AI revolution in the workplace.
