20 December 2025 • Gran Hotel Arrecife, Lanzarote

AI and the Future of Now

Conference Co-Hosted by CEEC and AI4EDU

Exploring how AI can transform education for migrants, minority groups, differently-abled learners, and adults seeking upskilling.

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● 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

● Hybrid Event

● Free Entry

AI for Inclusive Futures

Migration, Literacy & Empowerment through AI4EDU

Purpose

This one-day conference brings together educators, policymakers, migrant groups, and AI innovators to explore how AI4EDU—especially TeacherMate and StudyBuddy—can transform education for migrants, minority groups, differently-abled learners, and adults seeking upskilling.

Outcome

Participants will produce a joint policy proposal to be submitted to the Cabildo de Lanzarote and Ayuntamiento de Arrecife under Erasmus+ strategic development for 2025–2027.

Co-Hosted By

Canarias Eco-Education Centre Ltd.

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

AI4EDU

Dublin, Ireland

Erasmus+ KA2 Project

Partner Projects

AIEDTECH

Conference Agenda

20 December 2025 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

10:00

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Opening networking session

10:20

Official Welcome

Nabil Afkir, CEO, Canarias Eco-Education Center & AI4EDU Representative

10:30

Keynote

AI4EDU, Migration & the Future of Human-Centred Integration

Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú – Honorary Consul, AI Singularity & AI4EDU Thought Leader

11:30

Q&A with Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú

Interactive session with the keynote speaker

11:45

☕ Coffee Break

12:00

Panel

AI Literacy, Migration & New Pathways to European Citizenship

Round-table discussion with experts

13:00

Breakout

Building a Policy Framework for AI Literacy

Three parallel groups: School Education, Adult & Community Education, VET Education

14:00

🍽️ Lunch & Informal Networking

14:30

Consolidation Session

Writing the Joint Policy Document for Cabildo & Ayuntamiento

14:50

Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú & Nabil Afkir

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú

Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú

Honorary Consul of Côte d'Ivoire to Ireland

AI Singularity & HumAInology Pioneer

AI4EDU, Migration & the Future of Human-Centred Integration

Key themes to be explored:

▸ AI Literacy as a Human Right – Why AI literacy is foundational for social inclusion and employment
▸ Migration, Identity & Belonging – How AI can help migrants navigate language, culture, and belonging
▸ TeacherMate & StudyBuddy – Enabling equality through personalised learning
▸ AI4EDU in Europe & West Africa – Insights from AI4EDU pilots
▸ The Moral Taxonomy of AI Assistants – Responsible agency and human-AI symbiosis

Round-Table Panel

AI Literacy, Migration & New Pathways to European Citizenship

Confirmed Panellists

Nabil Afkir

CEO, Canarias Eco-Education Center
Dr. Daithí Ó Murchú

AI4EDU

To be confirmed

• Representative from Ayuntamiento de Arrecife – Educación & Social Inclusion

• Representative from Migrant Support NGO

Topics to Explore

● The role of AI literacy in migrant integration
● How digital and AI tools can reduce barriers to school entry
● AI4EDU as a "bridge" for differently abled learners
● Supporting migrant adults entering employment and VET
● Developing an island-wide AI Literacy Framework
● Ethical and human-centred implementation

Breakout Groups

Building a Policy Framework for AI Literacy in the Canary Islands

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School Education

AI literacy curriculum for ages 6–18, TeacherMate for inclusive classrooms, supporting newly arrived migrant children.

Deliverable

Whole-School AI Integration Plan (WSAIP)

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Adult & Community Education

AI literacy for migrant adults, caregivers, unemployed. Translanguaging support, empowering access to public services.

Deliverable

Community AI Literacy Pathway (CALP)

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VET Education & Employability

StudyBuddy for vocational pathways, AI-enabled micro-credentials, supporting tourism, hospitality, renewable energy sectors.

Deliverable

AI-Enabled VET Progression Roadmap

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Hybrid Access

Cannot attend in person? Join us online via Google Meet.

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Venue

Gran Hotel Arrecife

Islas Canarias Park
Mancomunidad Avenue
35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote
Las Palmas, Spain

📍 Seafront location in the heart of Arrecife

🚗 Parking available

✈️ 15 minutes from Lanzarote Airport (ACE)

Get in Touch

Have questions about the conference? Contact us.

Canarias Eco-Education Centre

📧 afkirslimaninabil@gmail.com

📧 canariaseec@gmail.com

AI4EDU

📧 domurchu1@gmail.com