reimagining the future
18-19 October, Astana, Kazakhstan, Congress Center
ConnectEd 2024

CONNECTED-2024 is a conference about rethinking the image of the future through a worldview approach: looking at the world through an awareness of human values, cultures and philosophies, harmony with nature, technology and innovation.

The conference brings together global change agents and participants who are willing to invest and share their energy, passion, knowledge and time.

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Our speakers
Gerd
Futurist, Humanist, Author of “Technology vs. Humanity”, CEO of The Futures Agency (Switzerland)
Leonhard
Rae Kwon
Nobel Laureate in Green Economy, Director of Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better World (South Korea)
Chung
Peter
Frankopan
Historian, professor at Oxford University, author of a bestseller "The Silkroads: a new history of the world" (UK)
Ben
Founder and CEO of Minerva Project (USA)
Nelson
Yong
Professor at Kansas University, expert on reforms in the education system (USA)
Zhao
Younes
Professor of AI at Standford university, creator of AI courses (USA)
Bensouda
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Why should you attend ConnectEd?

Hear from pioneering thinkers and innovators
Get inspired
Network with global leaders and peers
Connect
Participate in interactive sessions and workshops
Engage
Thematic verticals
Future shaping
THIS SECTION FOCUSES ON THINKING ABOUT THE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE, VISIONARY APPROACHES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Discussing the image of the future through global narratives. Understanding challenges and trends. Dialogue of different cultural and philosophical views. Synthesis of different worldview positions
Key sessions
AN INFORMED VIEW OF THE FUTURE: A WORLDVIEW APPROACH

CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: GLOBAL MOVEMENTS SHAPING THE FUTURE

TECH X HUMAN SYNERGY: BIODIGITAL CONVERGENCE

THE CLIMATE FUTURE: THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS OR HOW GLOBAL CHANGE IS SHAPING THE WORLD

EAST AND WEST: SEARCH FOR A COMMON MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

DANCING WITH UNCERTAINTY: HOW FUTURES THINKING EMPOWERS US TO NAVIGATE A SHIFTING WORLD

FUTURE EDUCATION & SCIENCE
IT’S ABOUT HOW TECHNOLOGIES CAN ENHANCE EDUCATION AND OTHER SECTORS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HUMAN ASPECT
Vertical is dedicated to thinking deeply about the interaction between technology and humanity and global change from different cultural and philosophical perspectives.
Key sessions
GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION: BUILDING A STRATEGY

PREPARING TEACHERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: NEW APPROACHES AND TOOLS FOR EDUCATION

THE NEW MODEL OF SCIENCE: MAIN VECTORS AND MECHANISMS

EDUCATION SYSTEM OF THE FUTURE: FORMING INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP. WHO'S THE CUSTOMER?

SHAPING EDUCATION SYSTEMS: FUTURE SCHOOLS FOR TODAY'S WORLD

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENT: USING GENERATIVE AI TO STRENGTHEN AND ACCELERATE LEARNING
ED TECH & IMPACT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
THIS SECTION IS DEDICATED TO INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION THROUGH STARTUPS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
This section is dedicated to the innovative spirit of AI startups and social entrepreneurship that are transforming education and promoting sustainable development. It explores how investments in cutting-edge technologies and entrepreneurial initiatives can revolutionize learning and address global challenges, paving the way for a brighter future.
Main formats
LIVE PODCASTS, EXPERT TED TALKS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS
STARTUP PITCH BATTLE AND AWARD CEREMONY
NETWORKING ZONE
An informed view of the future: a worldview approach
TECH X HUMAN SYNERGY: BIODIGITAL CONVERGENCE
THE NEW MODEL OF SCIENCE: MAIN VECTORS AND MECHANISMS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION: FROM AUTOMATION TO PERSONALISATION
General sponsor
The largest agroholding in Kazakhstan, redefining the agricultural industry
strategic partners
Ministry of science and higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Ministry of enlightenment of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Partners
Bibigul Tulegenova Creative School
Hear from thought leaders who are empowering students and teams to move faster, think more creatively, act smarter.
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