AIFE 2026 is in Yokohama, Japan

Dates: 11-12 April 2026
Conference Venue: Yokohama International School
About Yokohama International School (横浜インターナショナルスクール)

YIS is a co-educational international school located in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan.

The school consists of a pre-school (Early Learning Centre), a kindergarten/ elementary school (grades K-5), a middle school (6-8) and a high school (9-12), covering a total of 13 academic years.

More info: yis.ac.jp

2026 Pre-Conferences

2026 Keynote Speaker

Warren Apel

Director of Technology, The American School in Japan

Ross Parker

Deputy Head of School, ICHK Secondary

Panel Session

Carla Marshall

Head of School, Yokohama International School

Fabio Irino

Member BoD at Yokohama International School
(Treasurer) and Managing Director at Accenture Japan

Shota Miyazaki

Business Executive Officer, Director, Education & Critical Infrastructure Lead, PS, Microsoft Japan

2026 Conference Sessions

Why Attend

  • Insights into the practical applications of AI in education
  • Real-world examples of AI in action in K-12 classrooms
  • An understanding of the potential benefits and challenges of using AI in education
  • Practical takeaways that can be applied in their classrooms the very next day
  • Networking opportunities with other educators and experts in the field
  • By attending this symposium, educators will be better equipped to leverage AI to improve student outcomes and enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Type of Sessions

Experiential Session:

  • Think Tank – Facilitated session around around a particular topic policy/problems of practice
  • Book Talk – Facilitated Sessions where you come with a book to share/pitch/exchange with the group
  • Imagine! – Facilitated session in which a group engages in protocols that invite them to think big and imagine what the future of education might look like
  • Hackathon – Facilitated session in which attendees gather to ideate and develop products
  • Model lesson – Take educators through a lesson/s to explore a particular tool

Listen & Learn:

  • Workshop – One-hour workshop with defined learning objectives an interactive activities
  • Toolbox Share an AI tool and explain the affordances and constraints
  • Research Sharing

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