Closing the AI divide: The AI Skills Coalition approach to democratizing AI education
This high-level public webinar, chaired by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin, brings together key global partners of the AI Skills Coalition. The session will explore the coalition’s collaborative efforts to bridge the AI skills gap, address emerging challenges, and empower communities worldwide. Discussions will focus on creating accessible and future-ready AI learning opportunities, highlighting innovative strategies to enhance digital literacy and AI competence across diverse populations.
The webinar serves as a platform for stakeholders from various sectors—including academia, industry, and government—to share insights and best practices, and to further the commitment of the AI Skills Coalition towards creating a skilled and technologically prepared global workforce.
14:00-14:05: Opening remarks
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Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
14:05-14:25: Keynote address
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Founder and Director of the Personal Robots group, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
14:25-14:45: Panel discussion: Steering committee
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Head of the Digital Capacity Lab, UNDP Chief Digital Office
Executive Director, Geneva Human Rights Platform
Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Diversity, FAIR Forward
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14:45-14:55: Open Q&A
14:55-15:00: Closing remarks
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