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ZLB Symposium on AI and Digital Technology in Schools: Registration Now Open

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the symposium “Shaping the Future of Schools: Perspectives and Challenges Posed by Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” will take place. The symposium will focus on the question of how digital media and tools, as well as artificial intelligence, are changing learning in schools.

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Among other things, the event will present and discuss “Digital Making Places” and their potential applications in the classroom. Another key focus will be the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom, along with the question of how AI should be integrated into the development of teaching, learning, and assessment formats. Potential negative effects on learning and the handling of knowledge in schools will also be discussed. The symposium will offer participants a proven variety of informative presentations and practice-oriented workshops. In addition, there will be opportunities for discussion and networking.

Registration for the symposium is now open via the following link: To the registration portal. The conference program and an overview of the workshops can also be found there.

The symposium is organized by the Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research at the University of Siegen, the media advisors of the Arnsberg District Government for the Siegen-Wittgenstein and Olpe districts, the Regional Education Office for the Siegen-Wittgenstein District, and the Center for Practical Teacher Training in Siegen. If you have any questions about the symposium, please contact Ulf Krippendorf at the ZLB (krippendorf@zlb.uni-siegen.de).