DigitalEd26

ATU DigitalEd 2026 Conference

In partnership with

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) will host the 6th annual DigitalEd Conference

The ATU 2025 DigitalEd Conference will take place on May 13th, 2026, with a theme of Future-Ready Universities: Sustainable Digital Practices and Pedagogical Uses of AI in Teaching and Learning.

The sessions will focus on a variety of teaching and learning themes, including:

Transformative Education in learning and teaching
GenAI and navigating its role in teaching and learning
Ethical use of AI
Immersive Learning: Innovative Pedagogies
Education for Sustainable Development

Keynote Speakers

Professor Maha Bali

Centre for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo

Inclusive and Compassionate Assessment in the Age of AI

Professor Liz Thomas

University of York

Using technology to create a ‘commuter compassionate’ learning experience in higher education

Dr Louise Drumm

Associate Professor in Digital Education, Edinburgh Napier University

The Common Weal: Collective Action and Collaborations across and beyond Scotland

Conference Sessions

GASTA Session

Hosted by Dr Tom Farrelly (MTU)

PANEL Session

Session Chair, Dr Ken McCarthy (SETU)
Panel member Dr Mark Kelly (ATU)
Panel member Dr Hazel Farrell (SETU & GenAI:N3)
Panel member Prof. Jim O’Mahoney (MTU)
Panel member Prof. Liz Thomas (University of York)
Panel member Ass. Prof. Louise Drumm (Napier University, Scotland)

DigitalEd26 Conference Coordinators: Olga Vaughan olga.vaughan@atu.ie & Sharon Mortimer sharon.moritimer@atu.ie

Conference Chair: Dr Carina Ginty, Head of Teaching and Learning (Transformative Education & Sustainable Learning Futures)

Conference Co-Chairs: Dr Hazel Farrell and Ken McCarthy from SETU (leaders of GenAI:N3 Academic Network)

DigitalEd26 Conference Committee: ATU Teaching and Learning Centre (Transformative Education & Sustainable Learning Futures Team).