Learning with AI - Opportunities and Ethical Challenges in Education
As the next generation of learners grows up with AI, discussions underscored the urgency of reshaping education. AI is transforming how students learn, how educators teach and how institutions operate—while human-centred approaches offer new opportunities to enhance learning outcomes, strengthen academic support, and improve advising and administrative efficiency. Experts highlighted how AI can be thoughtfully integrated across grades K–12, universities and colleges to better prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce.
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Dr. Amanda Cooper
Dean and Professor, Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University
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Dr. Qusay Mahmoud
Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
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Sheri Williams
Managing Director, Accenture Industry X, Canada
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Brian Gallant
CEO, Space Canada
Brian Gallant is the CEO of Space Canada and was the thirty third Premier of New Brunswick. Brian is a Special Advisor to the President of Ontario Tech University. He also frequently provides business and political analysis as a media commentator for CTV and Radio Canada. Prior to elected office, Brian practiced corporate commercial law. He has university degrees in business and law from the Université de Moncton as well as a Master of Laws from McGill University.
Brian is supportive of many causes and initiatives including the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Canadian Olympic Foundation.