An invitation-only gathering on pedagogy and the future of learning, set in the city that has thought longest about what school is for.
During the summit there will be Keynote speakers from different fields coming together to share their expertise and vision for education and business. Come hear from voices across education, business, and research — and join the conversation.
Speakers from education, business, and research sharing their expertise and vision. Perspectives that challenge, inform, and inspire across sectors.
Panel discussions and a joint workshop designed to surface current themes in Education and Educational Business — raising questions through conversation and new points of view.
Recognition awards for successful school leaders who have managed to implement change and try something new, successfully. Celebrating courage in practice.
The day closes with a social mixer and dinner — the room gets smaller, the conversations get better. The connections made here don't replicate on a conference call.
The Summit brings together leaders from across the sector — educators, researchers, and policy voices — for a programme built around depth, not density.
Isabelle applies brain science and technology to advance inclusive, effective learning worldwide. A former impact investor and author of Love to Learn, she serves on boards spanning global education and AI policy.
Take this time for yourself — as a school owner, leader, or educator. Come to brainstorm, debate, and connect with peers who are asking the same questions. The programme brings together panels, workshop, and open conversation around five themes that matter right now.
These are the conversations we believe every school leader should be having — but rarely gets the space to have.
The summit draws on the OECD's Results from the Teacher Knowledge Survey — the research that shows how education systems can actively develop pedagogical knowledge, and why it is the highest-leverage investment a school can make.
A full day of speakers, panels, and recognition in Helsinki — followed by a second day on-site with a Finnish school, bringing the Summit's themes to life.
The Summit is hosted in Hub 1, a striking auditoriumProgram wrapped by a panoramic LED wall of the Finnish archipelago, a few minutes' walk from the Esplanadi and Senate Square.
Helena is an educator and PhD researcher at the University of Helsinki, exploring how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for learning. Her work focuses on designing human-centered AI experiences that enhance teaching and learning — bridging research, technology, and real-world classroom practice.
With extensive experience in teacher professional development and international education collaboration, she works with schools, organisations, and companies to design sustainable, pedagogically grounded solutions that make learning more engaging, equitable, and effective.
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