Education in the AI Era

The use of generative AI tools among students calls for definitive decisions. Should we ban or restrict AI, or rather embrace it and reshape education? Let’s discuss this on November 27 during Pie & AI with speakers from diverse perspectives. From defenders of the traditional model who argue for boundaries, to innovators who experiment with methods that take generative AI as a starting point.

Pie & AI brings together AI enthusiasts, professionals, students, educators, and researchers. This edition focuses on both innovative and traditional approaches to education, assessment, and the role of AI in the classroom. We will close the evening with pies, drinks, and the opportunity to network with other AI enthusiasts from business and higher education.

The Speakers

The central question of this edition: Should our education system be redesigned now that AI tools are in the pocket of nearly every student? We will explore this with the following speakers:

Fiona Passantino (moderator)  

An international keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator in the field of AI and human-centered innovation. She helps non-technical professionals use AI to enhance connection, creativity, and joy at work. With her background in communication and stand-up comedy, she brings humor, energy, and inspiration to every stage.

Sonia de Jager (panelist)  

Sonia earned her PhD at Erasmus University on the philosophy of natural language and now works as a postdoctoral researcher at the intersection of language technology and education. Together with colleagues, she is developing a language machine for the social sciences and humanities. She also teaches at art and design academies, where she intertwines philosophy and creativity.

Felienne Hermans (panelist)  

Professor of Computer Science Education at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and also a secondary school computer science teacher. She developed the programming language Hedy and authored The Programmer’s Brain. In 2021, she received the Dutch ICT Award for her innovative research into programming education.

Dr. Steffen Steinert (panelist)  

Assistant Professor of Ethics and Philosophy of Technology at TU Delft and leader of the ethics team at the National Education Lab AI (NOLAI). His research focuses on the relationship between technology and values, and he has published extensively on responsible innovation. In 2023, his book on interdisciplinary value thinking was released.

Program

• 17:00 – 18:00: Reception and dinner at West 75 (Main Building, JWP)
• 18:00 – 18:40: AI and Education
• 18:40 – 19:15: Panel discussion “How do we tackle the fact of AI in education?”
• 19:15 – 19:30: Closing remarks
• 19:30 – 21:00: Drinks at West 75 Restaurant

Registration

The event takes place on November 27, 2026, from 17:00 – 21:00 at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Tickets are free, and registration is possible via this link. 

Please note: the event language is English.