Theme: AI in education
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UNESCO IITE co-organises the 2026 Global MOOC and Online Education Conference in Hanoi

10 November 2026

The conference explored how artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for the design, delivery and personalisation of MOOCs, while reshaping online learning and the wider higher education landscape. Discussions highlighted emerging approaches to AI in education, institutional transformation and the future of digital learning. Read more UNESCO IITE co-organises the 2026 Global MOOC and Online Education Conference in Hanoi
Announcements

UNESCO’s guide on Media and Information Literacy in AI-infused information environments for educators 

10 November 2026

UNESCO has published AI Answers. You Decide. – A Companion Guide to the UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Curriculum, a new educational resource supporting educators in helping learners navigate information environments increasingly shaped by AI systems.  Read more UNESCO’s guide on Media and Information Literacy in AI-infused information environments for educators 
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UNESCO IITE explores approaches to integrating MIL and AI in teacher professional development at IFAP Information Literacy Working Group webinar

25 September 2026

Speakers highlighted that growing demand for AI teacher training offers a strategic opportunity to strengthen MIL, shared national policy experiences, and called for proactive, equitable approaches to navigating the rapidly evolving AI-driven information landscape. Read more UNESCO IITE explores approaches to integrating MIL and AI in teacher professional development at IFAP Information Literacy Working Group webinar
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UNESCO IITE and UNESCO-ICHEI spotlight women’s leadership in AI and higher education at Digital Learning Week 2026

16 September 2026

The session “AI and Women’s Leadership in Higher Education: Insights from UNESCO IITE and UNESCO-ICHEI Initiatives” explored how strengthening women’s AI competencies, leadership and institutional support can advance more inclusive digital transformation, drawing on the experience of ‘Women Leading Change in Africa’. Read more UNESCO IITE and UNESCO-ICHEI spotlight women’s leadership in AI and higher education at Digital Learning Week 2026
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UNESCO IITE co-organised 2026 Global Smart Education Conference in Beijing

3 September 2026

Under the theme “Reimagining Education in the Age of AI: Equity, Quality, and Sustainability,” the Conference launched the Global Smart School Initiative and addressed a broad spectrum of critical topics, including AI-enabled school transformation and AI governance as a global common good. Read more UNESCO IITE co-organised 2026 Global Smart Education Conference in Beijing