Panel – Digital Transformation in Higher Education: AI, Web3, Metaverse, and Inclusive Innovation

Speaker: Dr. Guido Conaldi

The landscape of higher education is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an unprecedented wave of technological innovation. This panel discussion will delve into the exciting and challenging intersection of cutting-edge technologies and their impact on learning, research, and institutional operations.

This panel is a key highlight of IC-ETSI 2025, the main event bringing together innovators and thought leaders in technology and education.

Join us for a forward-thinking conversation led by Dr. Guido Conaldi, an Associate Professor in Organisational Sociology at the University of Greenwich and a leading expert in the integration of advanced technologies into Higher Education. Dr. Conaldi’s extensive research focuses on how AI, blockchain technology, and other emerging innovations reshape governance, collaboration, and innovation processes across sectors. He is particularly involved in exploring the “GenAI paradigm shift in higher education” and integrating these technologies into teaching and research methods.

Location: Greenwich University, London (as part of IC-ETSI 2025)

This insightful panel will explore:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): How AI is revolutionising personalised learning, automating tasks, enhancing research capabilities, and fostering critical thinking, while also addressing ethical considerations.
• Web3: The decentralised web’s potential to empower students and institutions through new models of data ownership, digital assets, and online interactions.
• Metaverse: The emergence of immersive virtual learning environments, offering engaging and interactive experiences that blend real and virtual worlds, and the concept of “Metaversities.”
• Inclusive Innovation: Ensuring that these digital transformations are accessible, equitable, and benefit all members of the academic community, fostering diverse perspectives and opportunities.

This session is crucial for educators, administrators, technologists, and students eager to understand and contribute to the future of higher education in a digitally evolving world. Dr. Conaldi and the panel will provide practical insights, discuss potential challenges, and highlight strategies for responsibly leveraging these transformative technologies to elevate intellectual development and prepare students for an evolving technological landscape.

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