ECIS & CAISL: The Human Edge Summit – Preparing School Communities for an AI Age: 02 & 03 October
ECIS & CAISL: The Human Edge Summit – Preparing School Communities for an AI Age: 02 & 03 October
Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL)
02 & 03 October 2026
The Human Edge brings together educators from the MedHeads schools in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Malta for two days of deep conversation, collaborative learning and exploration at the intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence. As AI continues to reshape how we learn, teach and lead, these workshops examine the questions that matter most: What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines? How do schools intentionally design learning opportunities to foster creativity, courage, compassion, critical thinking and ethical judgement?
SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS
Safeguarding Critical Thinking and Humanity in an Age of AI
Speaker: Kim House
AI has the potential to deepen learning, but it also challenges how we think, question, and connect. This session explores the risks AI poses to critical thinking and how educators can help students use AI as a tool for curiosity, creativity, and deeper understanding. Participants will explore practical strategies for developing discernment, identifying bias, and nurturing the human qualities that make learners thrive.
The Coaching and Mentoring Edge
Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Tickell
Coaching and mentoring are powerful tools for building trust, developing people, and strengthening school cultures. This session equips leaders with practical frameworks for meaningful conversations, purposeful questioning, and embedding coaching approaches into everyday practice. Participants will explore how to grow leadership capacity, enhance collaboration, and create environments where staff and students can flourish.
Preparing Students for Tomorrow’s World
Speaker: Renée Watson
The future belongs to those who can think creatively, adapt with resilience, and approach challenges with curiosity and courage. Join New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson for an inspiring exploration of the human qualities students need to thrive alongside emerging technologies. Discover how schools can intentionally cultivate imagination, creativity, and confidence in every learner.
Join us for a practical look at the questions that will matter most in the years ahead.
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