Executive Briefing
Elevating AI Communication | DEC Executive Briefing #011
25 & 26 November 2024
Executive Briefing
Elevating AI Communication | DEC Executive Briefing #011
25 & 26 November 2024
Executive Briefing
Elevating AI Communication | DEC Executive Briefing #011
26
November
2024
at
16:30
26
November
2024
at
7:00
Executive Briefing
Elevating AI Communication | DEC Executive Briefing #011
Recording
AI communication in higher education is currently falling short, with 86% of students unaware of their university's AI guidelines (Digital Education Council Global AI Student Survey 2024).
In this Executive Briefing, we will focus on another crucial pillar of the DEC AI Governance Framework: Communication. We will provide an overview of how institutions worldwide currently manage AI-related communication and offer guidelines for developing an effective communication strategy.
Our experts will address topics related to internal communication strategies, such as determining the optimal levels of disclosure regarding AI use, the channels for communicating AI guidelines and receiving feedback, the language used to describe AI models and applications, and other key elements of effective AI communication. Additionally, this briefing will offer guidelines on customising communication across different AI use categories, from open use to prohibited use.
As AI usage evolves, the Council projects a growing need for institutions to reshape the external narrative around the use of AI by both institutions and students. This will be particularly important in addressing concerns related to cheating, falsification, and identity fraud facilitated by AI. It won’t be enough to publish policies - institutions will need to increasingly engage with governments and regulators, employers, parents, and the media to mitigate risks to the social licence.
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The Digital Education Council Global Summit 2025
The Summit will take place on 4 - 5 November 2025 in Hong Kong, hosted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, a founding member of DEC.
Now in its second year, the Summit will once again convene DEC members and global leaders to exchange ideas, shape policy, and drive innovation in higher education and workforce development.
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Anchored in the theme When Change Is the Only Constant, the 2025 Summit will examine four strategic lenses for institutional transformation:
1. Defining Change: Understanding the forces shaping higher education
2. Implementing Change: Translating strategy into action
3. Teaching Change: Equipping students and educators for the future
4. Measuring Change: Developing metrics for institutional and societal impact
Agenda Overview
Tuesday 4 November 2025
08:30 - 09:30: Members Executive Breakfast
09:30 - 17:00: Leadership Keynotes & Panel Discussions
19:00 - 22:00: Gala Dinner
Wednesday 5 November 2025
09:30 - 16:45: Leadership Keynotes & Panel Discussions
19:00 - 22:00: Summit After-Party
The DEC Summit aims to be an important milestone in global education and workforce development each year.
By invitation only.
Speakers Include
Ajit Chauhan
Amity University Online
Brian Stout
Learning and Teaching
Western Sydney University
Cristina Fernández Tesoro
Strategy & Development
IE University
Dale Pike
Virginia Tech
Rupendra Paliwal
Bryant University
Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ
Ateneo de Manila University
Gail Matthews-DeNatale
Northeastern University
Himanshu Rai
Indian Institute of Management
Indore
James Genone
Learning Strategy
Northeastern University
Jay S. Siegel
Hong Kong University
José Manuel Martínez-Sierra
UPF Barcelona School of Management
Liandi van den Berg
North-West University
Lori Hocking
Global Partnerships for Adelaide University
Matthew Hirschey
Center for Computational Thinking
Duke University
Nancy Turner
Teaching Innovation and Strategic Initiatives (Interim)
University of Saskatchewan
Rick Ginsberg
School of Education
University of Kansas
Robin Ajdari
Innovation-Experimentation & Digital Transformation
ESSEC Business School
Rohit Verma
University of South Carolina
Darla Moore School of Business
Sean McMinn
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Sean Omar Ferguson
Strategy and Innovation
Bentley University
Simon Bates
The University of British Columbia
Simon Sheather
University of Kentucky's Gatton
College of Business and Economics
Suzanne Crew
University of New England
Tamas Makany
Teaching & Learning Innovation
Singapore Management University
Vincent Liardi
Pearson
Yike Guo
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
About the DEC Global Summit 2024
Over 100 global leaders gathered in Singapore on 5 - 6 November 2024 as part of the proceedings at the DEC Global Summit 2024, hosted at Singapore Management University.
With leaders representing over 20 countries, the DEC Global Summit focussed on addressing global challenges and exploring actionable strategies for the integration of digital and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in higher education and skills development.
Significant Developments and Strategic Takeaways from the 2024 Summit:
- DEC 30 Global Challenges in Higher Education Document: DEC identified 30 pressing challenges — ranging from ethical AI integration to aligning curriculum with industry needs — that call for proactive solutions from educators, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide.
- Joint Communiqué for Responsible AI and Sustainable Education: 61 representatives from leading institutions have signed the Digital Education Council Joint Communiqué to commit to advancing AI and sustainable innovation.
- ‘AI Idiots’ vs. Augmented Workforce Industry Roundtable: Industry and universities came together to stress the need for governance reforms to move beyond technical skills and promote analytical abilities and creativity. A whitepaper summarising the session will be released in January 2025.
The DEC Global Summit 2024 focussed on 3 key themes:
1. AI as a Force for Good: Strategies for Long-term Success
2. Governance and Sustainability: Ensuring Responsible Innovation
3. Capturing Future Readiness: Empowering People for the Future of Wor