International Education Services (IES) and
International Baccalaureate Asia-Pacific (IB APAC) are proud to continue their partnership for the 2nd annual AI in Education Conference: AI in Action: The Future of K-12 Education Conference in Chongqing, China. This collaboration brings together the IB’s globally respected educational framework serving students in more than 600 schools across 29 Asian Pacific countries with IES’s extensive network of highquality international schools and experienced educators.
IES is a trusted leader in international school recruitment and professional development, connecting over 85,000 educators with opportunities that match their skills and passions, and supporting schools with targeted training solutions.
Through this ongoing partnership, IES and IB aim to:
• Expand access to IB programmes in the region
• Deliver highimpact conferences and seminars
• Connect China’s schools with worldclass educators
• Foster a culture of innovation and lifelong learning
Building on Shanghai’s success, which brought together 300+ educators and garnered outstanding feedback, IES is proud to present the next iteration of this groundbreaking event in Chongqing. This conference will continue to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in K-12 education, offering fresh insights, practical applications, and collaborative discussions.
Date: Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm
Venue: Harrow LiDe School, Chongqing, China
Co-organized by IES and IB
Why Attend?
Gain cutting-edge insights into AI applications in education
Network with international education leaders
Acquire practical strategies for immediate implementation
Featured Keynote Speakers
Keynote overview: This keynote will explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our world—and why educators are uniquely positioned to shape its trajectory. From groundbreaking innovations to serious risks, AI presents us with both immense possibility and profound responsibility. Drawing from voices across tech, science, and education, we’ll look at the two futures unfolding before us: one of abundance and human flourishing, the other of disconnection and danger. Most importantly, we’ll focus on the role everyday people—especially educators—can play in guiding AI toward good. The future isn’t something we wait for. It’s something we teach, lead, and build—together.
Keynote overview: Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the educational landscape, but its true impact lies not just in its capabilities but in how students and educators engage with it. This keynote, grounded in recent empirical studies, will provide a nuanced perspective on integrating GenAI for student learning. We will begin by examining research that identifies distinct patterns of student-GenAI interaction (SAI). Attendees will learn about the "collaborative" approach exhibited by students with high AI literacy, who actively engage GenAI in metacognitive activities like planning, compared to the "less interactive" patterns of those with lower literacy. We will then explore the multifaceted roles students expect AI to play, including a virtual tutor, writing assistant, and digital peer. The presentation will highlight how AI can support various learning areas—cognitive, metacognitive, and motivational—across different phases of learning. Crucially, the talk will present key pedagogical elements, informed by the TPACK framework, that are necessary for AI to effectively support learning in online collaborative environments. Finally, we will address the challenges identified by students, from concerns about AI's lack of higher-order thinking to issues with task design, providing a balanced and practical guide for educators on how to move forward.
Keynote overview: Teachers shape the future when students own the thinking. That keeps learning alive and prevents cognitive atrophy. This keynote shares AI Enhanced Thinking Processes, drawing on Project Zero’s work on making thinking visible, to clarify what students do independently and where AI can help. Leave with language, processes, and classroom moves you can use tomorrow, so productive struggle stays where learning happens.
Keynote overview: AI is changing our lives fast. But how do we view it critically? We need to look at its pros and cons. It can bring lots of convenience, like quick access to information, yet it might have biases. Discussing how to use it wisely can help us make the best of this powerful technology.
1. Craig Griebenow
K12 Technology Integration Coach
Shanghai Singapore International School
Topic: Empowering Students with AI: Building Authentic Skills through Conversations and Critical Thinking
2. Chris Hayden
Capstone Coordinator
Western Academy of Beijing
Topic: Futures Thinking in Education: AI Agent Transformations
3. Damir Odobasic
Head of Digital Integration
Shanghai United International School
Topic: The Memory Paradox: Deep Learning in the Age of AI
4. Juliana Zhu
Language and Literature PLCL / Chinese Teacher
Topic: Ethical Precision: Transforming Learning with AI-Empowered Feedback
伦理化精准：AI赋能的反馈驱动学习变革
5. Justine Tizzard
Robotics Coordinator, IBDP Design & Technology Teacher
Stamford American School Hong Kong
Topic: TBC* AI-Powered Learning: Customizing Education in Real Time
6. Leda Cedo & Isabel Neri
Head of Primary,
Homeroom Teacher,
Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy
Topic: Leveraging AI: Analyzing Learning Data and Lesson Planning
7. Sean Miller
Middle School Assistant Principal Academic
Stamford American School Hong Kong
Topic: Making Learning CLEAR: Empowering Students’ Meta-Learning
8.Shiqing Huang
Chinese Teacher
Depu Foreign Language School
Topic: Beyond the Game: Designing AI-Powered Learning Experiences
9.Tania Mansfield
Upper Elementary Assistant Principal/G4-5 PYP Coordinator
American International School of Guangzhou
Topic: LinkedIn 101. Using AI and the algorithm to build your social media network
10. Tim Evans
Learning Technology & Data Coordinator
American International School of Guangzhou
Topic: Harnessing AI to Drive Transformative Learning at the American International School of Guangzhou
11. William Henry
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher/Digital Champion
American International School of Guangzhou
Topic: Thinking Critically about AI Use in the Classroom
12. Yujiro Fujiwara
STEM Coordinator and HS Math Lead
Concordia International School Shanghai
Topic: Recalibrating STEM Education: Grounding Student Learning in the Science of Learning in the AI Era
Come Join the Conversation
We invite you to join us as we explore how to keep up with the changing landscape of education and take a leading role in shaping its future. We’re excited to welcome you to Chongqing. Sign up soon to secure your spot and be part of this exciting event!
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“Generative AI is reshaping the educational landscape, but its true impact lies not just in its capabilities but in how students and educators engage with it.”
— Dr. Na Li
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