Explore the Future of Education and Generative AI at the GenAiEdu 2023 conference.
Join us in exploring the cutting-edge world of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education at the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, teacher, student or industry professional, this conference is your gateway to understanding how generative AI is revolutionising the way we learn, teach and assess. You will learn about cutting-edge technologies and large language models such as ChatGPT, Bard and Claude 2.
Understand how these tools and natural language processing capabilities enable personalized and interactive learning experiences through a series of keynotes, talks, discussion panels and hands on workshops, demonstrations and networking events with leading academics, researchers and industry experts in this area.
Register now as places are limited.
Speakers
Martin Neale
Founder and CEO ICS, UK's first Microsoft AI Inner Circle PartnerMairéad Pratschke
Professor and Chair in Digital Education, University of ManchesterEmil Reisser-Weston
Open eLMS Edtech Futurist and Managing DirectorSchedule
* Note the schedule may change.
Time | Agenda |
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8.30am – 9.00am | Registration |
9.00am – 10.45am | WORKSHOP A: Generative AI 101 – Introduction to the Fundamentals - Michael Callaghan, Dr Muskaan Singh & Ashima Sood, Ulster University |
10.45am-11am | Coffee Break |
11.00am – 1.00pm | WORKSHOP B: Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: Digital Design - JJ Quinlan, Dundalk Institute of Technology |
1.00pm-2.00pm | Lunch |
2.00pm – 3.00pm | WORKSHOP C: TeacherMatic overview and hands on session
TeacherMatic Pilot - Using generative AI to reduce workload - National centre for AI |
3.00-3.15pm | Coffee Break |
3.15pm – 5.00pm | WORKSHOP D: Graide overview and hands on session Manjinder Kainth Graide is a digital assessment and feedback platform which uses AI to automate repetitive marking tasks cutting marking times and responding to learners faster. JISC report on Graide pilot Digital project explores how artificial intelligence can help university staff reduce their workload |
6pm | Mayor’s Civic Welcome Guildhall -Drinks reception with a short address from the Mayor and Guildhall tour |
Time | Agenda |
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8.30am – 9.15am | Registration |
9.15am – 9.30am | Welcome and opening remarks |
9.30am – 10.15am | Generative AI 101 – Introduction to the Fundamentals - Michael Callaghan (Ulster University) |
10.15am – 11.00am | Demystifying the Technology behind Generative AI - Dr Muskaan Singh (Ulster University) |
11.00am – 11.15am | Coffee break |
11.15am -12.15am | Keynote 1: Exploring the Significance of Generative AI for Students - Sue Attewell (JISC) |
12.15am - 1.15pm | Lunch and demos |
1.15pm -2.15pm | Keynote 2: Generative AI and the Future of Education - Mairéad Pratschke (University of Manchester) Chair in Digital Education |
2.15pm -3.15pm | PANEL DISCUSSION: The Impact of AI for education |
3.15pm-3.30pm | Coffee break |
3.30pm - 4.15pm | AI for code Generation - Amazon CodeWhisperer case study
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4.15pm-5pm | Artificial Intelligence for Digital Design – a case study - JJ Quinlan Dundalk (Institute of Technology) |
7.30pm | Reception and networking – Bishops Gate Hotel
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Time | Agenda |
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8.30am – 9.15am | Registration |
9.15am – 9.30am | Welcome and housekeeping |
9.30am – 10.30am | Keynote 3: SMART Copilot - Transforming the Education Sector with Generative AI - Martin Neale ICS AI |
10.30am–10.45am | Coffee break |
10.45am– 11.45am | Keynote 4: AI for Education – Opportunities to enhance experiences |
11.45am - 12.45pm | Lunch and demos |
12.45pm -1.45pm | AI and Higher Education: Is it Time to Rethink Teaching & Assessment - Manjinder Kainth - 6 Bit Education – Graide |
1.45pm -2.45pm | TeacherMatic Revolutionise Teaching with AI using TeacherMatic - Peter Kilcoyne, director TeacherMatic |
2.45pm – 3.30pm | PANEL DISCUSSION: Embedding AI tools in teaching |
3.30pm-4.15pm | How to turn knowledge into learning using Artificial Intelligence - Emil Reisser-Weston Open eLMS Edtech Futurist and Managing Director |
4.15pm-4.30pm | Closing remarks and conference close |
Registration
Registration cost
The conference starts with optional workshops on Monday 11th Sept, with the main conference taking place on Tuesday 12 – Wednesday 13 Sept.
The workshop(s) have no additional fee to attend, however workshop attendee numbers are limited to 75 and pre-registration is mandatory.
There is a reception and networking event at the Ebrington hotel on the evening of 12 September.
Ticket options
- Ticket 1: Conference attendance (Tuesday & Wednesday) + Monday workshop attendance £180
- Ticket 2: Conference attendance (Tuesday & Wednesday) £180
- Ticket 3: Ulster staff or PhD student Conference attendance (Tuesday & Wednesday) + Monday workshop attendance £100
- Ticket 4: Ulster staff or PhD student Conference attendance (Tuesday & Wednesday) £100
- Ticket 5: Ulster undergraduate student Conference attendance (Tuesday & Wednesday) + Monday workshop attendance £0
Note: Valid Ulster University Staff/Student ID required at conference registration for ticket options 3, 4 and 5.
Refund policy
Refunds are available up until the 4th September 2023 to facilitate conference planning.
After this date no refunds are available but registration transfers will be considered on an individual and case by case basis.
Before finally submitting your registration, please check your order carefully as changes made to bookings after an invoice has been raised will be subject to an administration charge of £25 per change made.
By purchasing a registration you agree to these terms and conditions.
If you do notice that you have made a mistake please notify us by email so that we can help you before raising your invoice.
All registration queries should be sent to sceis@ulster.ac.uk with the email subject heading GenAIEdu registration query
Venue
Monday Workshops
MF124/5 Derry ~ Londonderry campus
Tuesday Main conference
Lecture theatre MU011 Derry ~ Londonderry campus
Wednesday Main conference:
Lecture theatre MU011 Derry ~ Londonderry campus
Address
School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems,
Derry ~ Londonderry campus,
Ulster University,
Northern Ireland,
BT487JL
Map
Location Details
Welcome to Derry~Londonderry, the home of Ireland's only completely intact historic Walled City, the Derry Girls, award winning museums and some of the greatest outdoor festivals in the world!
With world-class visitor experiences on our doorstep, and a cosmopolitan vibe all year round, there’s so much to do in our compact, walkable city and even more reason to stay for longer.
Did you know, we’re the perfect hub for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route. So come join us on a giant adventure, we guarantee it will be LegenDerry!
Flights into:
- City of Derry airport – ~9 Miles with direct flights from London, Manchester and Liverpool
- George Best Belfast City Airport - ~75 miles
- Belfast International Airport – ~60 miles
- Dublin Airport – ~145 miles
There are regular direct buses from Dublin to Derry or Belfast to Derry with Translink and Aircoach.
SCEIS
School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems
The School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems is a world leading school located in the city and provides students with professionally relevant degrees to help graduates secure employment in a highly skilled Computing and Engineering sector.
The School and Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) has An internationally recognised reputation as a leader in its area.
Conference hotel
The recommended hotel for the conference is the Holiday Inn Express.
It has a City centre location and is a 10 minute walk from Ulster University.
A special conference rate of £109.00 B&B per night is available using the link below.
The Conference rate is valid until 21 August 2023
In order to modify date selection please selection the 'Change Search' drop down menu at the top right of the webpage
There is a 3 day free cancellation policy.
Nearby accommodation
Organisers
The GenAiEdu 2023 conference is hosted by the School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems on the Derry ~ Londonderry campus of Ulster University
Conference chair
- Michael Callaghan
Local Organising Committee
- Professor Jim Harkin
- Dr Bryan Gardiner
- Professor Joan Condell
- Elaine Duffy
- Cheryl Mullan
- Dr Karl McCreadie
Partners
The National Conference on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education is in partnership with: