From “What is AI?”
to “How to AI”
In celebration of ESU’s 20th Anniversary, we are making this year’s Learning Fiesta FREE for both ESU members and non-members.
It is our way of opening up more opportunities for educators and education professionals to learn, upskill and prepare for a changing workplace — together.
This year, the ESU Learning Fiesta 2026 invites educators and education professionals to go beyond understanding AI — and start exploring how it can be meaningfully applied in the way we work, teach, lead and learn.
Centred around the theme “Driving the CTC Journey: From What AI to How AI”, the half-day Learning Fiesta brings together practical learning, hands-on exposure and conversations around AI, automation, inclusivity, engagement and workplace transformation.
Participants will begin the morning with an AI Tools Masterclass, followed by their choice of a specialised breakout workshop. Along the way, explore exhibition booths featuring AI and robotics, learning and inclusiveness resources, mental wellness and more.
Breakout Workshop
Select OneExplore the possibilities of using AI to support more inclusive and accessible learning, particularly when working with learners who may have different abilities, learning needs or ways of engaging with information.
This workshop introduces participants to how AI-assisted approaches can complement educators’ existing practices, helping them think differently about accessibility, differentiation and learner support.
In this interactive session, we’ll explore how AI can move beyond simply generating content to help create more engaging, playful and meaningful learning experiences. Rather than focusing on the latest tools, we’ll consider how AI can support experiences that spark curiosity, invite participation, create meaningful choices and challenges, and encourage learners to learn with and from one another.
Through practical examples and hands-on exploration, participants will discover ways to use generative AI for brainstorming and designing learning experiences, as well as creating responsive scenarios, conversations and challenges that invite learners to think, decide and act. The session will also explore an important question: when AI can generate almost anything, what should remain distinctly human in the learning experience? Rather than asking, “How can I add AI to my learning?”, participants will be encouraged to ask: “What do I want learners to experience—and what can AI now make possible?”
Participants will leave with practical ideas and fresh inspiration for thoughtfully combining AI, play and active learning in their own contexts.
Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) Workshop by TAFEP
The Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) sets out key requirements to strengthen fair and responsible employment practices. This briefing session will provide employers with an overview of their obligations under the WFA, with a focus on two main requirements: Fair Recruitment Practices and Grievance Handling Processes.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of what constitutes fair and non-discriminatory recruitment, and how to put in place proper grievance handling procedures to address workplace discrimination concerns effectively. The session will also highlight practical steps employers can take to review their existing practices, strengthen internal processes, and prepare for compliance with the WFA.
What You’ll
Take Away
By the end of Learning Fiesta 2026, we hope participants will leave better equipped to:
Come learn, experiment and discover how we can move together from “What is AI?” to “How to AI.”
Who you will hear from
Programme
- AI-Assisted Inclusiveness & Special Needs Learning (Hall 1-1)
- AI-Driven Engagement, Play & Andragogy (Level 5)
By Invitation Only
Lifelong Learning Institute
Hall 1-1 / 1-2 and Level 5
Organised by
In Partnership with
In Support of
Before you register
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the AI Tools Masterclass — the 9.05am – 11.00am session in Hall 1-1 / 1-2 — will receive a certificate of completion. The Masterclass is provided at no charge as part of Learning Fiesta 2026.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. In celebration of ESU’s 20th Anniversary, admission is FREE for both ESU members and non-members.
How many breakout workshops can I attend?
One. The breakouts run in parallel from 11.40am to 1.00pm, so select your preferred workshop when you register online prior to the event date.
Do I need to bring a laptop?
All participants are required to bring either a laptop, tablet or mobile phone for the AI Masterclass.
What time should I arrive?
Registration opens at 8.30am with coffee and the booth exhibition. The programme starts at 9.00am and ends at 1.30pm.