UPenn GSE AI & Education Symposium 2026

The AI Pedagogy Project is proud to participate in the AI & Education Symposium 2026, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. Bringing together educators, researchers, and practitioners from across higher education, the symposium explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of teaching and learning, and what that means for educators navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Keynote Panel Discussion: AI & the Future of Teaching & Learning

What role should AI play in the future of higher education? Join Project Lead Sarah Newman and Project Advisor Seiji Isotani, along with Lydia Logan (VP of Social Impact, IBM Education) and Gabriela Gambi (Education Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank) for a keynote conversation on AI’s role in teaching and learning. Drawing on perspectives from academia and industry, the panel will examine both the opportunities and challenges AI presents for educators and institutions worldwide.

Breakout Session: Moving Beyond “Don’t Use AI”: AI Policies That Actually Work

In this hands-on workshop, Project Lead Sarah Newman guides participants through the practical work of developing AI policies that are clear, adaptable, and grounded in pedagogical values. Attendees will leave with frameworks and strategies they can apply in their own classrooms and institutions.