12th Educational Technologies Summit

The Educational Technologies Summit (ETZ), one of Turkey’s leading education and technology events, will be held this year with the theme “Digital Awakening: Education in the Age of AI.” The summit will explore the role of artificial intelligence in education, focusing on human-centered and ethical approaches while addressing the future of education.

Due to adverse weather conditions in Istanbul, the summit, originally scheduled for February 22, 2025, has been postponed to March 1, 2025. This year’s agenda will cover a wide range of topics, from AI applications in education to sustainable educational policies and innovative digital transformation strategies.

Artificial Intelligence in Education & Digital Literacy

The summit will kick off with a special performance inspired by Broadway musicals, blending art and technology to set the stage for an inspiring day. Throughout the event, key topics will include:

• AI literacy in education
• Data processing & cybersecurity
• Coding & robotics
• STEAM education & entrepreneurship
• Financial literacy
• Corporate training technologies

Bringing together over 2,000 participants, including educators, academic experts, and tech professionals, ETZ 2025 aims to explore how AI can be used effectively and ethically in education, offering both academic insights and industry perspectives.

Global Perspectives from Renowned Experts

This year’s summit will host leading international and local experts, including:

International Speakers:

• Fengchun MIAO – Head of UNESCO’s AI & Education Division

• Prof. Dr. Şahin ALBAYRAK – Computer Science Professor at TU Berlin, Founder of DAI Lab

• Dr. Hasan TINMAZ – AI & Big Data Professor at Woosong University, South Korea

• Gordon PURVIS – Turkey Country Coordinator & Senior Advisor on EU Education Policies, European Training Foundation (ETF)

• Alessandro BROLPITO – Senior Digital Learning Specialist, ETF

Turkish Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Sinan CANAN – Neuroscientist & educator

• Prof. Dr. Soner YILDIRIM – Education & AI expert

• Zehra ÖNEY – Digital transformation strategist

• Sevinç ATABAY – Educational policy expert

• Prof. Dr. Altan ÇAKIR – Data science & AI researcher

• Prof. Dr. Şirin KARADENİZ – Digital pedagogy specialist

• Doç. Dr. Dicle YURDAKUL – Educational innovation expert

• Dr. Kerem DÜNDAR – Neuroscience & AI in education specialist

• Şule GÜNER – AI ethics and education technology expert

Shaping the Future of Education

The summit will emphasize the importance of teacher guidance and human values in shaping education ecosystems, rather than relying solely on algorithms. Key themes include:

• Ethical AI usage in schools
• Teacher professional development
• Digital pedagogy
• Sustainable educational policies

With interactive panels, hands-on workshops, and over 60 expert-led sessions, participants will gain practical insights and forward-thinking strategies for integrating AI into education.

A Day of Learning, Inspiration, and Music

After a full day of engaging discussions, participants will enjoy a special live performance by renowned singer Demet Sağıroğlu, bringing an energetic and inspiring close to the summit.

• Date: March 1, 2025
• Location: Istanbul

Join ETZ 2025 to explore the latest trends in educational technologies, discuss the impact of AI on learning, and shape the future of education together!