WISE Summit
IIE is pleased to attend the WISE 12 Summit in Doha. Themed, “Humanity.IO: Human Values At The Heart Of Education,” the Summit will examine how bold change, anchored in human values, can ensure that education remains adaptable, accessible, and relevant.
The full IIE delegation to the WISE Summit includes:
- Jonah Kokodyniak, Executive Vice President, Program Development and Partner Services
- Mirka Martel, Head of Research, Learning, and Evaluation
- Charles von Rosenberg, Corporate and Foundation Programs Lead
New Report: WISE Global Consortium on AI, Higher Education, and the Global Workforce
In a continuation of IIE and WISE’s collaborative research initiative—the Global Consortium on Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education for Workforce Development—Mirka Martel, Ph.D., will present findings from the newly released report, WISE Global Consortium on AI, Higher Education, and the Global Workforce.
The report offers a nuanced look at how AI is reshaping higher education systems worldwide, examining insights from seven university partners based in Qatar, Colombia, Ghana, India, Kazakhstan, Spain, and the United States.
Martel will speak on the following panels; visit the WISE 12 website for the latest agenda.
- Monday, November 24, 1:00 to 1:35 p.m. | To Shape or Be Shaped: Higher Ed’s Response to AI Disruption (Part 1)
- Tuesday, November 25, 1:45 to 2:20 p.m. | To Shape or Be Shaped: Higher Ed’s Response to AI Disruption (Part 2)
Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP)
In addition, the IIE delegation will be present to support panels about the groundbreaking Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP). Supported by the Afghan Future Fund (AFF), Education Above All Foundation (EAA), Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD), and Yalda Hakim Foundation (YHF), the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project (QSAP) works to restore educational access for Afghan youth. Since 2021, QSAP has helped more than 275 displaced Afghan students continue their education at universities in multiple countries.
About WISE
WISE is a global education platform and think-and-do tank convening leaders to shape the future of learning. Established in 2009 by Qatar Foundation under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. WISE drives educational innovation through policy engagement, research, leadership development, and practitioner programs. Through our year-round activities and flagship bi-annual Summit, WISE is building the future of education through strategic local, regional, and international collaborations.
About IIE
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is the leader in designing and implementing international education strategies and program services. We work with governments, policymakers, educators, and employers across the globe to prepare students and professionals for the global workforce and equip them to solve the increasingly complex challenges facing our interconnected world. With support from donors, we also create initiatives that assist students, scholars, and artists whose lives and work are threatened; expand teaching and learning across cultures; and provide life-changing opportunities. A not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has a network of offices and affiliates worldwide and over 1,600 higher education partners.