We’re delighted to announce the confirmed speakers for our upcoming session in Doha, hosted in collaboration with HundrED and WISE.
On November 24, we will give the stage to innovators working on EdTech and AI, and discuss how we can ensure that young people and educators flourish in the era of rapid, unpredictable developments in artificial intelligence.
“Education 2026: EdTech and AI for Human Flourishing” provides a deep dive into emerging trends from the HundrED Global Collection 2026.
Our speakers, facilitated by Lasse Leponiemi, Chair of the HundrED Foundation, will share diverse perspectives on how innovation and empathy can combine to support flourishing in education.
Speakers
Jo Besford, Director, Green Shoots Education
As Director of Green Shoots, a South African social enterprise, Jo Besford works to improve educational quality through data-informed decision-making and sustainable EdTech integration.
Camilla Lodi, Education and Psychosocial Support Specialist, Norwegian Refugee Council
With over 20 years of experience in education and psychosocial support, Camilla Lodi has led the Better Learning Programme (BLP) from a local pilot to a global flagship, now active in 34 countries and recognised as a model of best practice.
Balakrishnan (“Bala”) Venkatachalam, President & COO, Pratham International
Bala Venkatachalam leads Pratham International’s global operations across 20+ countries. Pratham has pioneered AI-powered assessment tools, digital learning ecosystems, and open digital public infrastructure to strengthen education and employment systems in the Global South.
Commenters
Dr Anna Kingsley, Head of Partnerships, Cambridge Partnership for Education
As Head of Partnerships at Cambridge Partnership for Education, Dr Anna Kingsley leads strategic collaborations that strengthen education systems worldwide. Her work applies a System Coherence approach, aligning policy, practice, and partnerships to create lasting reform tailored to each educational context.
Marco Dondi, Deputy Director General, IBO
As Deputy Director General, Marco Dondi helps the IB deliver its strategy while ensuring it builds the capabilities and culture to achieve its mission sustainably. With a strong background in strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company, he has consulted governments and not-for-profit organisations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
This event is open for WISE participants - register here.
