Alef Education Highlights Role of AI in Reshaping Education at UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2025

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Published September 9th, 2025 - 06:38 GMT

Alef Education Highlights Role of AI in Reshaping Education at UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2025

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, emphasised the transformative power of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in reshaping the global educational landscape at UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2025, held in UNESCO HQ, Paris, France, recently. The four-day event provided a significant platform for Alef Education to showcase its AI-driven solutions and impact worldwide.

During UNESCO’s flagship event on digital learning and education transformation, Alef Education showcased its pioneering AI-driven solutions that improve teaching and learning outcomes, foster inclusion, and equip students with future-ready skills. The event brought together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, including UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and private-sector innovators to explore technology’s role in building the future of learning.

Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, participated in a high-level panel discussion themed, “New worlds of learning: How is AI reshaping the learning futures of students?” He explored the integration of technology into education and how it equips students with essential skills, helping them thrive in an increasingly globalised world.

Geoffrey noted: “We are pleased to have participated in UNESCO Digital Learning Week 2025, as it provided a significant platform to foster dialogue on the future of education. By showcasing innovative solutions and engaging in meaningful discussions, we aim to inspire stakeholders to embrace digital tools that not only enhance classroom experiences but also prepare learners for the challenges of tomorrow’s workforce. At Alef Education, we will continue to support educators and learners worldwide, ensuring that technology-driven education reaches every student, regardless of their background or location.”

In another prominent session, “Personalised Learning with AI: Insights from Research and Practice”, Dr. Ali Nadaf, Director of Data & Research at Alef Education, presented innovative pathways designed to tailor learning experiences. His talk highlighted measurable improvements in student outcomes, reinforcing the importance of AI-driven approaches in shaping the future of education.

During the event, Alef Education also engaged with global education leaders, including separate  meetings with H.E. Ogerta Manastirliu, Minister of Education and Sports of Albania; H.E. Fadhiluna Sidek, Minister of Education, Malaysia; the Deputy Minister of Education, Namibia; and Ilham Laaziz, Director of Educational and Digital Resources at the Ministry of Education in Morocco, to explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange in their respective countries. Additionally, the Alef Education team had fruitful discussions with Dr. John C. Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education in Uganda; the Deputy Minister of Education, Libya; the Director General of CENDLOS, Ghana; and UNICEF Education team.

This participation reinforced the position of Alef Education as a global leader in AI-driven education, underscoring its dedication to collaborating with policymakers, educators, and international stakeholders to build inclusive, innovative, and future-ready learning ecosystems worldwide.

Background Information

Alef

Alef is a privately-held education technology company, with a team of more than 100 leading technology and education experts who have joined forces to reimagine K-12 education and address the shortcoming of current models, to prepare students for the world and workplace of tomorrow.

Driven by a notion that each student across the world has an innate curiosity to learn, the team at Alef has developed a transformational technology-enabled education solution that recognizes that every student deserves a customized learning journey – moving from the traditional teacher-centered model to a new, learner-centered model.   

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