2nd DSI Community Education Conference 2026

THEME

Smart Education: Shaping the Future of Learning with AI and Digital Technologies

The 2nd DSI Community Education Conference provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange on the ways AI and digital technologies are transforming learning and teaching, with discussions centered around poster presentations.

16 contributions from early-career researchers were selected for the conference, with participation fees and poster printing costs covered by the Digital Society Initiative. Submissions underwent a double-blind review by both a peer and an external evaluator. The outstanding poster presentation(s) will be awarded at the conference.

The conference will open with a keynote address by Prof. Dr. Andreas Lachner (University of Tübingen, Germany), a co-director of the Tübingen Center for Digital Education and a leading scholar in the field. His research examines evidence-informed practices for integrating digital technologies, including AI-driven systems, to enhance motivation, self-regulation, and knowledge construction. He is known for his contributions to scalable and adaptive teaching frameworks that address classroom heterogeneity and advance equitable education. His work has been widely recognized with prestigious editorial roles and awards.