AI

5000+

participants

30+

countries worldwide

50+

world-renowned experts

1000+

educational organizations

100+

exhibitions

The summit brings together leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world to advance innovative, safe, and ethical digital education. We promote cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and international cooperation by creating a space for knowledge sharing and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

The HOPE Foundation presented the AI for Education project at the global international exhibition Bett Show UK 2026, which took place from January 21 to 23, 2026, in London at the ExCeL London exhibition center.

The event was dedicated to educational technologies (EdTech) and brought together education leaders, innovators, and technology experts from around the world. The key topics of the exhibition included information management, distance learning, higher education, and the development of modern educational programs.

Special emphasis was placed on the presentation of the AI project Chemistry Labyrinth, developed in collaboration with students of the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Karaganda. The project demonstrated how young talents are already shaping world-class innovative solutions today and strengthened the country’s international image as a hub of advanced technologies, science, and education.

At the international exhibition Bett Show UK 2026, the HOPE Foundation presented its flagship project AI for Education during an international panel session dedicated to the future of education and the role of artificial intelligence.

Bett Show UK

James Blomfield

AI for Education Consultant

Yermek Mazhitov

General Director of HOPE Foundation

Paddy McGrath

Head of Education - Everway

Mykhailo Kalitkin

Co-Founder and CEO - UNOWA

PROGRAMMe

Summit days:

Coffee Break & Private Networking with Speakers

AI FOR EDUCATION

PROGRAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT

13:00 - 13:45

Participant Registration

15:30 - 16:00

Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Workshop Participants

17:30 - 18:00

16:00 - 17:30

Workshop:
From Idea to Impact with Canva for Education

Tommy Wilson

Business Development and Go-To-Market (GTM) Specialist, Technology Enthusiast at Canva

14:00 - 15:30

Workshop
From Idea to Product: How Google AI Tools Accelerate Innovation

Chris Blayney

Google Emerging Markets Channel Manager, Accessibility Advocate, Inspiring Speaker

AI FOR EDUCATION

PROGRAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT

08:00 - 08:45

Participant Registration

Darkhan Satybaldy

Mayor of Almaty

Zhuldyz Suleymenova

Sayasat Nurbek

Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Sally Axworthy

British Ambassador to Kazakhstan

Lord Jim Knight

Member of the House of Lords, United Kingdom

09:00 - 09:30

Welcome speech

Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

09:30 - 10:30

Master class:
Designing AI-Powered Learning Environments: From Theory to Practice

Dan Fitzpatrick

AI in Education Expert, author of the book "AI in the Learning Environment"

11:10 - 11:30

Spotlight:
Human Factor in Cybersecurity: How Social Engineering Breaks Systems

Medet Turin

Founder of the 2600 Qazaqstan hacker community and head of the citizensec.kz project.

11:30 - 12:10

Master class:
Scaling Inclusive Education with AI: Turning Global Innovation into Impact

Paddy McGrath

VP, Head of Education for Everway in the EMEA region. Expert in global EdTech

12:30 - 12:50

Spotlight:
AI for Inclusive Education: Ensuring Equity and Access for Every Learner

Dr. Heidi Cavanagh

Internationally recognized education leader and consultant advancing inclusive and equitable school reform.

14:40 - 15:00

Spotlight:
Cybersecurity in AI-Powered Education: Risks, Protection, and Strategyse Learners

Jakub Kaniewski

Cybersecurity Strategist AI Solutions for Education CTO at Oxford Academy of English

15:00 -15:20

Spotlight:
National Education Transformation in the Age of AI: A Kazakhstan Perspective

Magzhan Zhumayev

International expert in the field of AI and digital transformation of education

15:20 - 15:40

Spotlight:
The Future of Universities in the Age of AI and Advanced Technologies

Gavin Shaddick

Pro Vice-Chancellor for the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Cardiff University; Member of the University’s Executive Board.

15:40 - 16:00

Spotlight:
Social-Emotional Learning in the Age of AI: Keeping Humanity at the Center of Education

Sarah Johnson

Distinguished author of books on social-emotional learning and inclusive education, and an international advisor on inclusive education.

16:00 - 16:40

Master class:
Psychotherapy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and New Ethical Challenges

Yevgeniy Yan

Clinical Psychologist; President of the Kazakhstan Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (KACBT)

16:40 - 17:00

12:50 - 13:10

Spotlight:
How AI Can Support Predictive Student Health Work

Johanna Grönhaug

Founder of EHTkollen. Specialist in student health systems and preventive school development. Advisor to schools and municipalities on digital student health structures and early intervention strategies.

Cecilia Svahn

Specialist in the development of leadership and management skills in organizations.

13:10 - 14:00

12:10 - 12:30

Spotlight:
How Online Educational Platforms Support Children, Teachers, and Parents

Aruzhan Sain

Public figure, Founder and Director of the Public Foundation “Voluntary Society ‘Mercy’ (‘Miloserdie’), and the educational project “Mektep OnLine.”

PANEL SESSION:
The Augmented Learner: Redefining Education in the Age of AI

10:30 - 11:10

James Blomfield (Moderator)

Dan Fitzpatrick

Expert in AI in Education (25+ years), international leader in EdTech and inclusive innovation.

AI in Education Expert, author of the book "AI in the Learning Environment"

Sayasat Nurbek

Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Lord Jim Knight

Dr. May Agius

Member of the House of Lords, United Kingdom

International expert in inclusive technologies and AI in education.

Panel Session:
Creating AI Products: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and User Value

14:00 - 14:40

Kasia Truszkowska (moderator)

AI in Academic Writing Expert
Women in AI Fellow at EDSAFE AI Alliance, Founder at Oxford Academy of English

Tommy Wilson

Paddy McGrath

Chris Blayney

Magzhan Zhumayev

Jakub Kaniewski

AI FOR EDUCATION

PROGRAM OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT

09:40 - 10:20

Master Class:
AI in the Educational Process

Lord Jim Knight

Member of the House of Lords, United Kingdom

10:20 - 11:00

Master Class:
Google AI Tools for Creating Next-Generation Products

Chris Blayney

Google Channels Manager for Emerging Markets, Accessibility Advocate, Empathetic Public Speaker

11:00 - 11:40

Master class:
AI-Powered Inclusion: Technologies That Support Diverse Learners

Dr. May Agius

International expert in inclusive technologies and AI in education.

12:00 - 12:40

Master class:
National Approaches to AI and Computing Education

Abena Akuffo-Kelly

Independent AI & EdTech specialist and Senior Professional Development Leader. Expert instructional designer embedding ethical AI to ensure future education is equitable and human centred.

14:00 - 14:30

14:30 - 15:10

Master class:
AI as a Sparring Partner for Independent Language Learning

Joe Dale

Independent AI/MFL Expert

15:10 - 15:30

Spotlight:
Building Critical Thinking and Metacognition

Kasia Truszkowska

AI in Academic Writing Expert
Women in AI Fellow at EDSAFE AI Alliance
Founder at Oxford Academy of English

15:30 - 16:10

Мастер-класс:
Using AI Design Tools to Transform Teaching and Learning

Tommy Wilson

Business Development & GTM Specialist, Tech Enthusiast at Canva

16:10 - 16:30

Spotlight:
From the Nordics to Kazakhstan: Transforming the Learning Landscape

Jonas Carrass

Pladdra AB
Swedish education leader and strategist with experience spanning classroom teaching, national education initiatives, and EdTech innovation.

16:30 - 16:50

Spotlight:
A modern model for theoretical and practical training of students in the field of artificial intelligence: a competency-based approach

Dobromirov Daniil Denisovich

Research Fellow at the Centre for Comparative and International Education at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Executive Secretary of the Russian Committee for UNESCO Educational Programs.

12:40 - 13:00

Spotlight:
Personalized Learning for Children with Special Educational Needs: Practical Solutions

Mykhailo Kalitkin

Co-Founder and CEO of UNOWA. AI researcher and applied education technologist focused on data-driven learning systems and AI literacy initiatives internationally.

13:00 - 14:00

11:40 - 12:00

Spotlight:
Barrier-free technologies — how AI and assistive technologies are expanding the skills and employment opportunities of people with disabilities.

Madi Zhakypov

Founder of CyborgBase, CEO of Altair Foundation

Panel Session:
How AI-Driven Solutions Are Transforming Education for Children, Including Those with Special Educational Needs

09:00 - 09:40

Rauan Sagadiyeva (moderator)

Master of Pedagogy and Psychology, practicing psychologist, art therapist, Chairperson of the Board of the Republican Public Association “Union of Parents of Special Children.”

Ankhan Muratbek

Mykhailo Kalitkin

Kate Mounce

Jonas Carrass

Elvira Shirimbayeva

Dr. Heidi Cavanagh

16:40 - 17:00

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100 leading global companies will showcase innovations that will shape the future of education, business, finance, and technology.

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