Uganda: Ai, Future of Education in Focus As Uganda Hosts 2nd International Curriculum Conference Next Week
[Nile Post] The growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) changing workplace demands and the need for new skills will take centre stage at the second International Conference on Curriculum Development scheduled for August 20 and 21 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The second International Conference on Curriculum Development, organized by Uganda's National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC), will focus on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of education. The conference, set to take place on August 20 and 21 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, will bring together over 700 delegates from 11 countries to discuss how education systems can stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and research presentations. Experts from the United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, and Uganda, along with other African countries, will share their insights on the need for education systems to adapt to the evolving demands of the global economy. NCDC's acting director, Dr. Patrice Ssembirige, emphasized that learners must acquire critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and innovation skills to thrive in the modern workforce.
The conference aims to foster partnerships and exchange of ideas among researchers and education professionals to improve curriculum systems in Uganda and beyond.
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