EdTechnical invites applications for the “Education in 2028: AIEd Forecasting Competition,” offering those interested in AI’s impact on education an opportunity to earn substantial rewards for their predictions. The competition seeks forecasts about how artificial intelligence will transform teaching methods, learning experiences, and higher education within the next three years.
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No technical expertise is required—participants simply need well-considered perspectives on AI’s potential to change classroom dynamics, evaluation methods, and educators’ responsibilities.
Significance of This Initiative
- AI is currently reshaping education—this competition identifies informed viewpoints about education’s trajectory through 2028.
- Through collecting predictions from varied participants (educators, learners, edtech entrepreneurs, policymakers), organisers seek to develop a comprehensive future outlook.
- Selected forecasts will be published, influencing how educational leaders and policymakers prepare for upcoming developments.
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Submission Requirements & Structure
- Entry Components: Analytical essay (500-1,000 words) accompanied by a video or audio recording (2-5 minutes) supporting your forecast.
- 5 Competition Categories:
- Teaching Profession
- Cognitive Development & Mathematics Education
- Student Motivation, Personalisation & Socialisation
- Higher Education Assessment & Academic Integrity
- AI Tutoring
- Judging panel features specialists from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Gates Foundation, Khan Academy, Stanford University, among others.
Award Structure
- Combined prize fund: Up to $25,000 USD
- Each category offers 10 awards (50 total):
- Top Prize: $2,500
- 4 Second-Place Awards: $500 each
- 5 Recognition Awards: $100 each
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Ideal Candidates
- Educational professionals, administrators, and school leaders.
- EdTech entrepreneurs, software developers, and startup founders.
- Education policymakers and government administrators.
- Academic researchers, university students, and recent graduates focused on AI in education.
- Anyone with thoughtful insights into AI’s potential educational transformation by 2028.
The deadline for applications is December 16, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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