AI FOR EDUCATION
AWARDS
2026
AI is reshaping education at speed. Responsible leadership must guide this change. The AI for Education Awards 2026 honour those who step forward and set the standard.
Meet the inspiring winners and finalists of the 2024 edition, who are already shaping the future of education through the use of AI:
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Teacher Innovation Award
For K12 teachers turning AI into meaningful classroom practice. Show how your pedagogical vision strengthens learning through responsible innovation.
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Teacher Training Award
For organisations empowering teachers to use AI with confidence and integrity. Demonstrate how your programme builds sustainable professional capacity.
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Student Innovation Award
For student teams creating AI-driven solutions under teacher guidance. Show how responsible AI use can spark creativity, agency and real learning impact.
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Improve Learning - Transform Education
Being selected as a Finalist or Laureate goes beyond recognition. Participants become part of an international community committed to responsible AI in K12 education and join the AI4EDU26 Empowerment Programme. Through this programme, awarded initiatives gain international visibility, receive expert feedback and are presented across global education platforms.
The examples below are taken from the 2024 edition and offer a glimpse of the type of masterclasses and learning opportunities previously available.
“These sessions offered valuable insights, hands-on ideas, and fresh inspiration for making AI work in every classroom. We can learn so much from each other in this way. Keep up this good sharing. We love it!”
International Positioning
AI4EDU26 is connected to international platforms where the global conversation on AI and education is taking place. These connections help position responsible educational innovation within wider research, policy and technology communities.
Networked Learning Conference
From 6 to 8 May 2026, d-teach online school will co-organise the biennial Networked Learning Conference 2026 in Brussels.
This recognised international conference is expected to bring together researchers, doctoral students and education stakeholders, giving AI4EDU26 visibility within a strong research and policy environment.
AI for Good Global Summit
The global expansion of the AI for Education Awards will culminate in Geneva during the AI for Good Global Summit, organised by ITU in partnership with the United Nations.
As one of the world’s leading global platforms on Artificial Intelligence and its societal impact, the summit offers a meaningful international context for responsible AI in education.
Early Voices for AI4EDU26
A first glimpse of the voices, reflections and support surrounding the 2026 edition. More guest and speaker contributions will be added soon.
With the AI Awards for Education we can highlight projects that strengthen pedagogy, assist teachers, and create meaningful learning experiences with AI used responsibly.
Wonderful realisation of our Fellows Lieselot Declercq, Anicet Touré, Nassim Benoussaid, and Louis Wouters. We are very proud of the positive societal impact you have created with AI for Education!
Additional guest and speaker reflections will be added here as the AI4EDU26 edition develops.
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The Friends of d-teach online school Fund, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, empowers teachers, schools, and students through innovation, inclusion, and AI in education.
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