On September 18, EBS, together with the American Chamber of Commerce in Estonia (AmCham Estonia) and HML Project Management, organized a seminar titled “AI in Education: Shaping the Future of Learning.” The seminar brought together leading experts in technology, education, and policy to discuss the role and impact of artificial intelligence on the future of education.
At the centre of the event was the Estonian AI Leap initiative—a national program aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence into the education system. The discussions highlighted both new opportunities and challenges that come with adopting AI in teaching and learning.
The forum featured representatives from Google and OpenAI, AI Leap initiative leader Linnar Viik, education leaders, and our chancellor Mart Habakuk. Other expert speakers included Indrek Seppo, Oleg Shvaikovsky, and Riin Saadjärv. The discussion was moderated by internationally recognized education futurist Kathleen Naglee.
Key topics of discussion included:
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The impact of AI on students and teachers in the classroom
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New roles of AI agents in education and their potential impact on workforce needs
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Responsible use of AI and value-based implementation
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Aligning AI usage with Estonia’s national goals and values
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Strategies to ensure the AI Leap initiative creates real value for society
The keynote speakers emphasized that Estonia, as a digital nation, is ready to take a leading role in shaping next-generation learning solutions.
“AI is both critical and complex—it brings challenges of training, bias, and misinformation, while at the same time creating tremendous opportunities for productivity growth,” said moderator Kathleen Naglee.
“In two years it will be too late—the right moment is now,” stressed Linnar Viik. “Estonia is small enough to move fast, yet big enough to be a global role model.”
Acknowledgements
EBS sincerely thanks AmCham Estonia, HML Project Management, all speakers and experts, and Kathleen Naglee for inspiring moderation. The event was an important step in connecting Estonia’s education and innovation landscape to prepare learners and institutions for a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
Photo: Rasmus Pitkänen, A CUBE Agency
EBS sincerely thanks AmCham Estonia, HML Project Management, all speakers and experts, as well as Kathleen Nagle for leading the inspiring discussion. The event was an important step in connecting Estonia’s education and innovation landscape to prepare learners and institutions for a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
Photo: Rasmus Pitkänen, A CUBE Agency
