Keynote speakers
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Prof. Abdeljalil Akkari
Full Professor
University of Geneva (Switzerland)
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Biography
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Professor Akkari is a Full Professor of International and Comparative Dimensions of Education at the University of Geneva. He previously taught at the University of Fribourg and the University of Maryland (USA). His main research focuses on intercultural and multilingual education, the internationalization of education policies, the digitalization of teaching, and international cooperation in education. He has published several books, including Intercultural Approaches in Education (Presses de l’Université Laval, 2019) and Education for Global Citizenship (Springer, 2020). He has also recently developed two MOOCs available on Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/): “Cultures and Pedagogies” and “Internationalization of Education: Global Issues & Trends.
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Changing Assessment in Higher Education to Adapt to AI
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Over the past decades, universities have implemented reforms to strengthen ties with their socio-economic environment, notably through the professionalization of certain programs. However, higher education remains relatively conservative, as academic actors still retain significant autonomy in steering institutional evolution. The rapid and widespread arrival of AI in universities calls for radical changes—particularly in assessment practices. It is essential to raise students’ awareness of AI’s advantages and limitations and require transparency in its use for academic work and evaluations. This presentation focuses on the necessary shifts in assessment methods to adapt to AI integration. It proposes practical strategies to redesign academic evaluations, ensuring that student outputs reflect their own work. AI can support skill development, but only if university assessment undergoes a profound transformation.
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Dr. Adel Alaoui
Professor and Researcher
ISTEC Business School, Paris (France)
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Biography
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Dr. Alaoui is an Associate Professor of Management at ISTEC Business School in Paris. He holds doctorates in Management Sciences and Industrial Engineering. His research adopts a systemic approach to understanding the interaction between technical and organizational elements within organizations. He studies organizations as dynamic and complex systems, where technological innovation, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and stakeholder relationships serve as key drivers of performance and transformation. His main research areas include supply chain management, innovation, and organizational studies.
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Artificial Intelligence and Supply Chains: Challenges of Sustainability, Ethics, and Socio-Economic Transformation
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In a context marked by environmental challenges, geopolitical tensions, and the growing complexity of global supply chains, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a strategic lever to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Research shows that predictive models and machine learning improve forecasting and inventory management, reducing shortages and waste. AI-powered digital twins strengthen companies’ ability to anticipate and manage disruptions, boosting resilience and performance. However, this transformation requires an ethical and sociotechnical organizational framework, including algorithmic transparency, human oversight, and adapted governance. Socio-economic issues such as task redistribution, upskilling, and risks of exclusion must also be addressed. As a catalyst for performance, AI demands stakeholder engagement to ensure equitable and sustainable benefits. My presentation will analyze these technical, ethical, and human impacts.
Dr. Bakary Diallo
Digital Transformation Expert
Founder of Subula e.U. (www.subula.com)
Vienna (Austria)
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Biography
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Dr. Bakary Diallo is a digital transformation expert and the founder of Subula e.U., a consulting company specializing in artificial intelligence and digital education, based in Vienna, Austria. With over 20 years of experience, he served as President of the African Virtual University, an intergovernmental organization specializing in digital education. He is currently teaching in a Master’s program in Digital Education Leadership at the University of Nova Gorica in Slovenia. He is also a former part-time professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa and former an educational developer consultant at the uOttawa's Teacher and Learning Support Services. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Ottawa. He recently completed a program at MIT Sloan on AI strategies for business. He has received six international awards, including the 2017 Leadership Award from Open Education Global and the 2014 Institutional Award from the International Council for Distance Education.
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Artificial Intelligence and Optimization of Educational Processes
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education by enabling personalized learning and optimizing pedagogical and administrative processes. It also boosts competitiveness in the private sector by reducing costs and timelines. However, its ethical and responsible integration remains a challenge, particularly in policy development, data governance, and staff training. Despite cultural and ethical concerns, AI is becoming indispensable. This presentation examines its predictive, detection, and automation capabilities, highlights practical use cases, and advocates for a human-centered approach to strengthen institutional performance, especially in resource-constrained regions such as Africa and Asia.
Prof. Margarida Romero
Full Professor
Université Côte d'Azur, Nice (France)
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Biography
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Professor Romero is a researcher at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence Research (IIIA-CSIC) and a university professor at Université Côte d’Azur since 2017, where she founded the Laboratory for Innovation and Digital Education (LINE). Her research focuses on creative uses of artificial intelligence in education (#ppAI6) and creative problem-solving (#CreaCube).
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Artificial Intelligences and Human Agency in Education: From Acculturation to the Design of Techno-Creative Activities
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Artificial intelligences can be used not only for co-creating knowledge in participatory contexts, but also for transforming human practices by enabling new conceptualizations and fostering participants’ agency within a collaborative process shared between generative AI tools and human agents. Examples of applications drawn from co-creation activities with artificial intelligences in various disciplinary fields will be presented..
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