Beyond Dots and Loops – Keynote by Mairéad Pratschke
Studies, School |
AI agents are no longer tools – they now form teams, make decisions and deliver output that once required years of training. For now, humans still need to be part of the loop, but as AI capabilities increase, what sorts of knowledge and skills will continue to be valuable and necessary?
Higher education focuses on domain expertise, while industry calls for domain intelligence. Where should we focus our efforts to ensure we are not replaced by machines? Beyond dots and loops, what do we need to teach and learn for a future we cannot predict? Mairéad Pratschke addresses these questions in her keynote speech, “Beyond Dots and Loops: Learning for a Future We Cannot Predict.”
When?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Where?
Werner von Siemens Lecture Hall, Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich
For whom?
Students, faculty members, employees and the interested public
Language
The event will be held in English.
About the Speaker
Mairéad Pratschke is a researcher, author and strategic advisor specializing in artificial intelligence and digital education. Following leadership and professorial roles in higher education, she now advises organizations worldwide on the impact of AI on learning, work and society.