STEM education is undergoing a transformation. New technologies, shifting workforce expectations, and a growing demand for equitable access are reshaping how learners engage with science, engineering, and deep tech, both inside and outside traditional classrooms.
At the Pledgers’ Share & Connect community event in Barcelona this December, we will host a panel to dive into these exciting shifts and explore what they mean for the future of both formal and non-formal STEM education. Building on insights from the morning’s sessions, including “Designing and Sustaining Impactful Deep Tech Courses” and the EIT Deep Tech Talent Course Showcase, this panel will connect the dots and look ahead to what’s coming next.
Meet the thought leaders shaping the conversation
Moderated by Rolf Hughes, Director of Education at EIT Culture & Creativity, this panel brings together:
- Natalie Cernecka, Director, National AI Center of Latvia
- Ondřej Svoboda, EUT+ Project Manager – Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Université de Technologie de Troyes
- Mirza Pašić, Associate Professor & Vice Dean for International Cooperation, University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Dana Redford, President & Founder, PEEP, and Advisory Board Member, EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative
Each speaker brings firsthand experience navigating the intersection of technology, policy, and pedagogy, offering Pledgers insights that can guide their own programmes.
Why this session matters for Pledgers
Across Europe, education providers are grappling with the same pressing question:
How do we keep STEM and deep tech training relevant, attractive, and sustainable in an era of constant technological change?
This session will unpack exactly that.
Key themes include:
- How emerging technologies, especially AI, are reshaping learning experiences.
From personalised learning to real-time skill assessment, AI is rewriting the playbook for STEM education. - Challenges facing both formal and non-formal learning systems.
Including talent shortages, infrastructure gaps, outdated approval cycles, and rising learner expectations. - Pedagogical models that better serve today’s learners.
Such as project-based learning, flipped classrooms, hybrid models, and industry-immersive formats. - Cross-sector collaboration as a catalyst for greater impact.
With universities, industry, public bodies, and innovation ecosystems working together to meet evolving skills needs. - Ensuring high-quality, engaging learning experiences for diverse communities.
A key requirement for widening access and achieving long-term inclusion in deep tech fields. - Building sustainable models that withstand rapid tech evolution.
Helping providers stay agile, scalable, and financially resilient.
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