The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), in partnership with QAA Cymru and Medr, will host the Welsh Collective: AI in Education Conference 2025.
The two-day online event aims to bring together leaders in education, technology, and policy to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence across the Welsh higher and further education sectors and beyond.
The fully virtual conference will bring together educators, technologists, researchers, and policy makers to share best practices, tackle key challenges, and build sector-wide capacity in AI and immersive learning.
This event is free to attend on July 1st and 2nd, and open to all professionals interested in the evolving role of AI in education. Sessions are designed to accommodate all levels of experience — whether you’re embedding AI in your practice or just beginning to explore its potential.
Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to hear directly from national and international thought leaders at the forefront of AI and education. The programme offers valuable insights into emerging practices and practical applications, as well as critical discussions around the ethical, cultural, and linguistic implications of AI, particularly within the Welsh context. The event aims to support the development of a shared vision for the role of AI in Welsh education.
The conference will address five key areas shaping the future of learning:
- Why is AI Important in Education?
- Education Capabilities and Learning Design
- Ethical Considerations in AI, including assessment and academic integrity
- AI and the Welsh Language
- Immersive Learning in the Digital Age
This conference will feature a line-up of keynote speakers and expert contributors from across the UK and internationally.
Tim Bashford, Senior Lecturer and Research Lead at the Wales Institute of Digital Information (WIDI) at UWTSD, will provide an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, examining its historical development and its increasing significance in contemporary education.
Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney will explore the institutional engagement with AI through the lens of the CRAFT framework—Culture, Rules, Access, Familiarity, and Trust.
A panel discussion will be held on AI and the Welsh Language, featuring Kara Lewis, Jeremy Evas, Gareth Morlais, Gruffudd Prys, Dr Cynog Prys, and Dr Neil Mac Parthaláin, exploring the intersection of technology, language, and cultural identity in a digital era, with particular focus on the opportunities and challenges for Welsh and other minority languages.
Joe Houghton, of Houghton Consulting and University College Dublin, will discuss the present on education capabilities and the evolving frameworks needed to support learning design in an AI-enhanced environment.
Michael Webb, Director of Technology and Analytics at Jisc, will look at the opportunities Artificial Intelligence presents for tertiary education in Wales, reflecting on the rapid developments in the AI landscape and their implications for the sector.
Chris Rees, Executive Head of Digital Creativity and Learning at UWTSD, said:
“The AI Conference is a major step forward in our Collaborative Enhancement Project, delivered with support from MEDR and in close partnership with every higher education institution in Wales. This event is the result of sustained, thoughtful collaboration to ensure it speaks to the real priorities and opportunities we face together.
“We’re thrilled to welcome influential voices like Danny Liu (University of Sydney) and Joe Houghton (University College Dublin), whose work is shaping how AI is used in learning and teaching. This isn’t just about showcasing ideas — it’s about creating space for shared direction and dialogue in a fast-moving field.”
Participants are invited to register individually for each keynote session. All sessions will be recorded and made available to those who register in advance.
For those unable to attend live, all sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants. For more information visit: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/events/welsh-collective-ai-education-conference-2025
