The SAMYRAD 2026 is a pioneering international event focused on the transformative power of artificial intelligence in higher education. Bringing together global scholars, educators, researchers, the EdTech industry, policymakers, and innovators, the summit offers a platform to exchange knowledge, develop skills, and foster collaborations that drive meaningful change.
Unlike traditional conferences, SAMYRAD emphasizes hands-on learning and practical impact. Over two dynamic days, participants will engage in cutting-edge workshops and immersive research presentations. With a strong commitment to bringing academia closer to industry and policy, the event facilitates a space where academics can learn from government representatives and industry leaders about society’s most pressing needs. SAMYRAD is built on the belief that only through a triangular alliance—academia, industry, and policy—can research realize its full potential and transformative power.
With a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, the summit presents a special track dedicated to the intersections of AI with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging critical dialogue on how AI can advance equity, quality education, lifelong learning, and institutional resilience.
Whether you’re a professor, researcher, university leader, EdTech professional, or doctoral student, the SAMYRAD 2026 serves as your reach to advanced dialogues. It offers an enriching experience to learn, connect, and lead the future of education through ethical, inclusive, and high-impact AI practices.
Professor Emeritus of Learner Centred Design at University College London, Director of EDUCATE, Specialist Advisor to the UK House of Commons Education Select Committee for their inquiry into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Co-founder of the Institute for Ethical AI in Education; President-elect of the International Society for AI in Education; a member of the UK Office for Students Horizon Scanning panel, adviser to the AI and Robotics panel of the Topol review into the future of the NHS workforce; a member of the European AI Alliance, holder ofan International Franqui Chair at KU Leuven, named as one of the 20 most influential people in Education on the Seldon List 2017.
Professor, Faculty of Education, Universidad de Huelva. Editor-in-Chief, Research Journal ‘Comunicar’ (indexed in Scopus-Q1 and Journal Citation Reports-Q1) (from 1993 to 2023; 30 years), Unesco-MIL World Prize as President of Alfamed in 2023. Member of the Spanish Society for Academic Excellence (SEDEA), Spain
Director of People Science, Walmart, USA, Former Scientist, Amazon-led campaign performance measurement and AI solution development in marketing; Applies econometric modeling and AI to workforce insights at Walmart, integrating research with business applications
Staff Insights Researcher, JSTOR (ITHAKA) Researcher, strategic advisor, and (cand.) licensed psychotherapist focused on AI, cognition, and knowledge development; Professional experience at Google, Amazon, and JSTOR; Specializes in integrating distributed cognition and consequence awareness into AI strategy; Collaborates with founders and product teams on human-centered AI product development; Ensures AI tools align with human thinking, research practices, and meaning-making; Advisory Board member bringing a systems-level, industry-informed perspective; Committed to advancing AI tools that enhance—rather than bypass—human cognition.
Senior AI Policy and Governance Specialist at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Senior AI and Tech Policy Advisor for Senator Bill Cassidy (AI Rapid Response Fellowship, U.S. Congress), Regulatory Compliance roles at Meta and Microsoft, Former U.S. diplomat with postings in Romania, Brazil, and Washington, DC (U.S. Department of State)
Chief Data Officer of Canada and Assistant Deputy Minister, Data and Digital Policy; previously served as: Functional Authority for Data Governance and Analytics Capability, Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister, Department of National Defence, Senior Advisor on National Security, Security and Intelligence Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Director for Afghanistan, Intelligence Assessment Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Director for Asia, Intelligence Assessment Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Director of Operations, Intelligence Assessment Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Acting Assistant Secretary, Intelligence Assessment Secretariat, Privy Council Office, Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command, Various Policy, Operational, and Defence Intelligence Roles, Department of National Defence
This interactive workshop introduces educators, researchers, and students to practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning, and academic research.
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; PhD in Computer Science, University of Hull, UK; Research on AI in education, digital accessibility, e-learning personalization, usability, and human-computer interaction; Active researcher, reviewer, and guest editor in academic journals
Professor of Computer Science, University of Hull, National Teaching Fellow, Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE, Leader of the University’s Computer Science Pedagogic and Education Group, Chair of the British Computer Society’s Ethics Group, Chair of IFIP Working Group 9.2 on Social Accountability and Computing, Author of 150+ publications, Contributor to AdvanceHE reports on flexible learning, assessment, and educational inclusion, Focused on ethical computing and responsible digital practice nationally and internationally, Recent work on the impact of AI on education and AI applications toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, including education
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