AI in Higher Education: A global opportunity or a global issue?
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant innovation—it’s here, embedded in our systems, reshaping how we teach, research, and govern. What we once called “digital transformation” is rapidly evolving into AI-driven transformation, bringing with it a wave of opportunity, complexity, and urgent questions. This panel invites you to explore how higher education institutions are navigating this shift—not only by adopting AI technologies but by redefining their strategies, values, and responsibilities in the process.
Across Europe, universities are building internal AI ecosystems, developing bespoke language models, and reengineering workflows. But beyond technical achievements, they’re also engaging with fundamental issues: How do we ensure ethical and inclusive AI use? How do we balance innovation with regulation? What kind of governance frameworks can support long-term, institution-wide transformation?
We’ll present insights from leading universities and international collaborations working to create toolkits, guidelines, and training resources that move AI adoption from isolated pilots to systemic change. The discussion will touch on user-centered design, community engagement, data protection, and the evolving role of leadership in a rapidly digitizing academic landscape.
This panel is not just for technologists. It’s for anyone invested in the future of higher education: academic leaders, policymakers, IT strategists, educators, and students. We’ll challenge assumptions, share practical approaches, and invite reflection on what it really means to be an AI-ready institution.
Moderators: Giuliano Pozza and Bonaria Biancu
Download the presentations:
Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Educational Institutions
From Experiment to Ecosystem: The AI strategy of the Humboldt University
How to Conceptualize the AI-driven Transformation in Higher Education Institutions
