15.4.2026

International Online Tec Day

Equity, Racism and Education in the AI Era

About the Conference

The TEC International Online Day is held annually to promote tolerance, strengthen intercultural connections, foster educational collaboration, and apply innovative models to break down stereotypes and build trust among diverse groups in Israeli society. The event is organized in partnership with the Mofet Institute, Ministry of Education, Near Organization, UNESCO-Bar Ilan University, and various international organizations.

In recent years, as AI technologies increasingly shape the field of education, questions of equity, racism, and algorithmic bias have become more significant than ever. Despite the global commitment to promoting dialogue, empathy, and social justice, we are witnessing a rise in discrimination, racism, and social alienation—phenomena that are sometimes amplified by technological systems that are not neutral. Therefore, the role of teachers and educators is to develop intercultural competence and critical thinking to navigate the complexities of the modern classroom, reduce bias, and create equitable and safe learning environments.

The online event, scheduled for April 15, 2026, will feature experts, organizations, and NGOs dedicated to promoting education for equality and social change. Throughout the day, participants will engage in theoretical lectures, professional panels, and interactive workshops led by leading researchers and educators from Israel, Europe, and the United States. The sessions will address the impact of AI on the dynamics of racism, representation, and equal opportunities, and will offer practical tools to address the challenges of the digital age.

The event is designed for a diverse range of participants, including students, teachers, school principals, lecturers, researchers, policymakers, and organizations dedicated to promoting equity and enhancing intercultural competence within the education system.

The conference aims to deepen intercultural dialogue, expose participants to current theories related to equity and racism in the age of AI, and inspire the development of innovative educational practices that integrate theoretical knowledge with experiential learning.

Simultaneous translation into English, Arabic and Hebrew will be available.

Conference Program 2026 – from 9:00 to 20:00 (GMT+2)

For detailed information, click on the session arrow and the speakers’ names.
9:00-9:05
Opening

Opening Greetings from the Founder of NEAR Organization

Mr.. Arnon Diskin

9:05-11:00
Tec4Schools Near Organisation Program

האווי גורדון וכיפאח נעמה

טק 4 סקולס - תכנית תלמידים 2024
11:00-11:45
Tec4School Teachers and Principals Panel

Chair: Tsachi Barzilai

Welcome: Ms Michal Nimni

11:45-12:00
Break
12:00-12:05
Opening Greetings from the Founders of TEC Center

Prof. Miri Shonfeld- Head of TEC Center, Seminar Kibbutzim, Vice President IAIE

Dr. Asmaa N. Ganayem- Al-Qasemi Academic College, InnDigital - Founder & CEO

Dr. Elaine Hoter- Talpiot College

12:05-12:10
International Conference opening

Prof. Chen Schechter- Head of Mofet Institute

Conference Chair: Dr. Manal Yazbak Abu Ahmad- Sakhnin Academic College, TEC Center & IAIE Board Member

12:10-13:00
Shared Life Programs

Shared Life Programs

Shared Life Programs

Chair: Prof. Miri Shonfeld

Dr. Maayan Blumenfeld, Kibbutzim College

Ms. Miriam Awad, Shared Living Forum

Ms. Yael Adami & Ms. Kifaya Masarwa, Women Wage Peace

Ms. Ilanit Abraham, Tespa Program

13:00-13:10
Break

Break

13:10-14:00
International Panel Intercultural Education Policies around the World in AI Era

International Panel Intercultural Education Policies around the World in AI Era

International Panel Intercultural Education Policies around the World in AI Era

Chair: Prof. Chen Schechter- Head of Mofet Institute

Dr. Yaniv Messinger, Pedagogical Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Israel.

Prof. Dr. Claudia Finkbeiner, University of Kassel, Germany

Prof. Roger Austin, Ulster University, Northern Ireland.

14:00-14:10
Break
14:10-14:35
The Future is Peace or AI

Chair: Dr. Manal Yazbak Abu Ahmad

Mr Maoz Inon & Mr. Aziz Abu Sarah, Co-CEOs, InterAct International

Title: The Future is Peace or AI
14:35-15:00
Black Music as a Tool in Forming Identity Among African-American Women
15:00-15:15
Break
15:15-15:45
Using Artificially Intelligent Discussants (AIDs) in Collaborative Online Learning

Prof. Roger Austin, Ulster University, Northern Ireland.

15:45- 16:00
Break
16:00-16:45
The Ubuntu Paradigm for Universal Values Education: Building the Foundation for Global Common Humanity in the Era of AI

Chair: Prof. Zehavit Gross- Dean of Faculty of Education & UNESCO Cathedral Chair, Bar-Ilan University

16:45-17:00
Workshop Orientation (joining breakout rooms)
17:00-17:45
Interactive Workshops ⏩

(Hebrew) When Algorithms Divide: AI, Racial Bias, and Social Polarization

Dr. Evanna Ratner- General Inspector of the Cinema (Ministry of Education, Israel)

(Hebrew) Not Said Explicitly: Implicit Messages, Fake Narratives, and the Construction of Racism - From History to AI.

Dr. Edi Ben-Zeev, Chief Inspector of History Education, Ministry of Education, State of Israel

(Hebrew) Dialogical practices for managing 'heated' discussions: Writing in the Zones

Ziv Lison, pedagogical leader, Israeli Ministry of Education, Israel

(English) Lights, Camera, Inclusion: How Digital Cinema Changed Who Gets to Film

Dr. Arturo Serrano, Spain.

(Arabic) Those who steal dreams, and those who pay the price. The Racism Between Literature and Reality

Dr. Rawia Borbara- General Inspector of Arabic Language

(Arabic) Blaming and Shaming

Ms. Hiyam Tanous, Women Wage Peace
17:45-18:00
Break
18:00-18:40
The Social Justice Roundtable

Social Justice Roundtable

Social Justice Roundtable

Chair: Prof. Zehavit Gross- Dean of Faculty of Education & UNESCO Cathedral Chair, Bar-Ilan University

Dr. Yael Richler Friedman, Yad Vashem

Dr. Lakia Scott, The President of NAME

Prof. Jean Gabin, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada

18:40-19:00
Equity, Racism in the AI Era

Chair: Prof. Miri Shonfeld

Mr. Howie Gordon, David Yellin & TEC Center

19:00-19:10
Break
19:10-19:45
Giving a Voice Through Photography – Photovoice

TEC Center Workshop

Chair: Dr. Revital Cohen

19:45-20:00
Interactive Summary​

Dr. Manal Yazbak Abu Ahmad

Mr. Howie Gordon- David Yellin, TEC4Schools &TEC Center

חומרי הרקע

Conference Registration

For participation in the international online conference:

Artificial Intelligence, Equality, Racism, and Education
– April 15, 2026