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The University of Sussex Business School is thrilled to host the inaugural Festival of SustAInable Education on 8 May 2024. This groundbreaking event will explore the intersection of sustainability, artificial intelligence, and the future of education.

Meet Sophia the AI Robot One of the most anticipated moments of the Festival will be a keynote address by Sophia, the world-renowned social humanoid robot created by Hanson Robotics. Sophia will talk about her role as a social robot, discuss contributions to education, and offer insights into the possibilities of AI for social good. Don't miss this chance to interact with one of the most advanced AI personalities in the world.

 Gain Insights from Distinguished Speakers:

• Sir Mark Lowcock, KCB, British economist, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Development. Sir Mark will share his extensive knowledge on how AI can impact both humanitarian aid and societal resilience.
• Jean-Christophe Carteron, Co-Founder and President of Sulitest, the first online international platform for sustainable development awareness and knowledge assessment. The Business School is the first UK institution to be a Sulitest partner.
• Sir Anthony Seldon, FRSA, FRHistS, FKC, Leading educationalist, Head, Epsom College, author of "The Fourth Education Revolution Reconsidered: will artificial intelligence liberate or infantilise humanity?", and founder of the AI in Education website www.ai-in-education.co.uk.

 Why you should attend

• Boost Your Sustainability Literacy: Access powerful sustainability measurement tools to improve your curriculum and enhance the School's global impact.
• Learn Cutting-Edge Teaching Practices: Discover how to incorporate sustainability, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and innovative approaches into your coursework.
• Celebrate Our Pioneering Role: Help further establish the Business School’s leadership in sustainability education through its UK-first institutional partnership with Sulitest and the TASK programme.
• Shape the Future: Your involvement will inform the Business School's direction in key areas like sustainable research, leadership in AI and education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Elevate Your Research Impact: Network, share your work, and find potential partners committed to next-generation sustainable education.

The Festival of SustAInable Education promises to be an engaging, stimulating event for all faculty and staff. You'll have the chance to network with renowned figures, showcase your own innovative teaching, and gain invaluable insights to elevate your contributions to the Business School and the wider world.

Who should attend? This event is open to Business School and University of Sussex faculty, researchers, and professional services staff, and invited stakeholders.

HOW TO REGISTER

Book your place now! Please read the below carefully to ensure you book the correct ticket:

Full-day ticket (10:00 to 17:30) - Access to all guest speaker talks, refreshments, Q&A and discussion with Sophia, the first robot citizen of the world, parallel session activities, lunch and drinks reception.

LOCATION Jubilee Building, University of Sussex, BN1 9SL

Don't miss this opportunity. We can't wait to see you there!

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