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Headline Speakers

Dr. Shafika Isaacs
Chief of Section for Technology and AI in Education
UNESCO

Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills
OECD

Charles Fadel
Founder and Chairman
CCR

From Vision to Action

Embedding Competencies for the AI Era

Building on the success of ACE 2024, this year’s summit will focus on how changemakers from around the globe are able to – through Courage, Resilience, Critical Thinking, & more – bring theory into practice to prepare students for the unknown challenges of the Age of AI

Proudly hosted at the Learning Planet Institute – 8 bis Rue Charles V, 75004 Paris, France

Who is it for?
Heads of Education Groups, Schools, Universities, International Educational Organizations, & Education Foundations.

Key Themes for ACE 2025

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the world, education must evolve to prepare learners for the future. The ACE Summit 2025 explores the latest trends in AI and competency-based learning. This year’s theme, “Embedding Competencies in the AI Era,” focuses on implementation: pilot and at scale deployment of competencies in education.

The summit will feature insightful keynotes, expert panels, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies showcasing how AI is already shaping competency-based education. From rethinking traditional assessments to integrating AI-driven personalized learning, this event will delve into both the opportunities and challenges of leveraging AI in education. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how competencies like creativity, resilience, and adaptability can be effectively measured, nurtured, and scaled.

Whether you are an educator, policymaker, or EdTech leader, ACE Summit 2025 will equip you with the latest insights, strategies, and connections to drive change in your field. Join us as we move beyond discussion and take actionable steps toward building a future where AI and human competencies work together to create more equitable, adaptive, and future-proof learning environments.

Full Speaker List

Michaela Horvathova 
Co-Founder & CEO
Beyond Education

Dr. Joao Cost
Director
European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education

Andreas Schleicher
Director for Education and Skills
OECD

Dr. Shafika Isaacs
Chief of Section for Technology and AI in Education
UNESCO

Charles Fadel
Founder and Chairman
CCR

Dr. Colin de la Higuera 
UNESCO Chair in Open Educational Resources
Université de Nantes

Julie Jungalwala 
Founder & Executive Director
Institute for the Future of Learning

Dr. Madiha Khan 
Director of Consulting Services
Educate Ventures Research

Dr. Kim Brandes
Director Co-Creation
National Education Lab AI, NOLAI, Radboud University

Dr. Nathan Roberson 
Chief Research Officer
Beyond Education

Dr. Fatma Odaymat 
Director
Al-Rayan International School

Iciar Garcia Montenegro 
School Principal
Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada

Afonso Mendonça Reis 
Founder & Mentor
Mentes Empreendedoras

Robbie Taylor 
R&D Director
Center for Curriculum Redesig

ACE 2024 Highlights

Organized by 2 Partners in Innovation

Aims to increase job & life readiness of students by evaluating and developing their 21st Century Competencies online

Aims to make education more relevant through deep, synthesized, and applied research and educational product development

Admission to the Summit in Paris
Catering Included (Lunch and Tea Breaks on-premises)
Access to Networking with all Speakers and Attendees
Q&A with Speakers and Panel