Jerusalem Hosts First International Education Conference Amidst Global Challenges

Jerusalem will host Israel's first International Education Conference on November 9 and 10 at the International Convention Center (Binyanei Ha'uma). The event is expected to draw thousands of educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education system leaders from dozens of countries. The conference will focus on the challenges facing education systems in an era of technological, social, and security changes.

Notable expected participants include content creator and entrepreneur Nas Daily, Harvard University lecturer Noah Heller, trauma and resilience expert Professor Mooli Lahad, former Minister of Education Professor Yuli Tamir, Secretary-General of the Teachers' Union Yafa Ben David, former Director-General of the Ministry of Education Dalit Stauber, and Micha Goodman. Representatives from education systems in Europe, Africa, South America, and other regions will also attend.

A central theme will be the impact of artificial intelligence and social media on education. A session on education in the social media age will feature Lior Vintroub, Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations at TikTok Israel, alongside educators and influencers. Discussions will explore how algorithms affect youth and whether social media can be transformed from a risk to a learning tool.

The conference will also address the crisis in the teaching profession and burnout in the education system. A discussion led by Dalit Stauber will involve representatives from teachers' unions and educators from Israel and abroad to examine ways to strengthen the profession. Another session will focus on education during crises and emergencies, with participation from resilience experts, school principals, and representatives from education systems dealing with emergency situations.

Additionally, the conference will include meetings between youth and decision-makers to discuss students' roles in shaping the future of education. Other sessions will cover the relationship between local government and the national government, Israel-Diaspora relations, integrating entrepreneurship into education, and the impact of AI on culture and the arts.

On the evening of November 9, an independently ticketed TEDxJerusalem event titled "Growth in Uncertainty" will take place at Binyanei Ha'uma, featuring speakers like Nas Daily, former Ministry of Innovation Director-General Hila Haddad-Hamelnik, Dr. Liat Yakir, and Or Tayecher, founder of Koolulam, with actor Yedinn Ghelman as host.

The event will also include an educational innovation exhibition showcasing technological solutions and curricula from companies, organizations, and NGOs. Professional tours will offer participants insights into educational initiatives and models operating in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion stated that the city is becoming an international center for educational discourse, emphasizing education as a top priority. Deputy Mayor Hagit Moshe expressed pride in leading the conference and aims to make it an annual tradition, bringing together education leaders to discuss current challenges and shape the future of learning.