The Internet Governance Lab (IGL) at American University highlights that Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, IGL Co-Director and Associate UNESCO Chair in Governing Global Cyberspace, will join a panel at UNESCO’s webinar, “AI and Digital Education: Global Dialogues and Cross-Cutting Conversations with U.S. UNESCO Chairs.”

Event Details
Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM EST / 9:00 AM PDT / 6:00 PM CEST
Hosted by: UNESCO
Topic: AI and Digital Education: Global Dialogues and Cross-Cutting Conversations with U.S. UNESCO Chairs

The discussion will examine how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping global education systems, with a focus on inclusion, equity, and ethical innovation. Dr. Cogburn will highlight collaborative research at IDPP and IGL that leverages AI and natural language processing (NLP) to analyze and support implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The panel will also feature Dr. Alain Viel (Harvard University), Dr. Dan Wagner (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Mary Encabo-Bischoff (Purdue University Fort Wayne), and Dr. Shafika Isaacs, Chief of Section for Technology and AI in Education at UNESCO.

This event underscores American University’s leadership in advancing inclusive digital governance, accessible innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across global policy domains.

To register, please use the QR code in the flyer below.