Stakeholders welcomed the opportunity to explore the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in education during the 1st International AI Education Summit, hosted by the Negros Occidental Language and Information and Technology Center (NOLITC) at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City April 2.
Tackling the profound transformation of AI, both in education systems and the workforce, the event gathered educators and students to help equip them with the latest tools and strategies to revolutionize learning.
In his message, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson underscored the collective responsibility to harness the technology for the greater good, ensuring that Al serves as an “instrument of empowerment rather than exclusion.”
“This marks a significant landmark as we gather to explore the impact of AI on education and how it is reshaping the way we teach, learn, and prepare for the future,” he said.
“At the heart of the summit is a shared vision – one that recognizes Al not as a replacement for human intelligence, but as a powerful tool to enhance human capabilities, expand access to knowledge, and create innovative learning environments.”
Themed “The Rise of Quantum AI and Agentic AI in Industry 5.0: Transforming Education, Economy, and Human Potential in the Digital Era”, the summit was organized by the NOLITC and the East West International Educational Specialists Inc. Philippines, led by its president and chief executive officer Dennis Franco Layug.
Layug discussed “The Workforce of the Future: AI-Enhanced or AI-Replaced” while other speakers tackled topics on Transformation in Education 5.0; Transformation of Education in the Age of Agentic AI; The Rise of Human-AI Co-dependence in Industry 5.0; and The Ethical Dilemma: AI Supremacy vs. Human Control.
Lacson said the perspectives and experiences of the speakers, who have come from various parts of the world, would undoubtedly enrich discussions and inspire actionable solutions that can benefit not only Negros Occidental but also the global community. | PNA
