On May 13, the conference “School and AI: Threat or Power?” took place at Science Island (“Mokslo sala”), bringing together several hundred teachers, education leaders, and technology professionals. Attendees had the opportunity to hear an inspiring keynote by Tomas Ramanauskas, co-founder of the cultural and educational platform “School of Creativity,” engage in an open discussion with some of Lithuania’s leading education experts, and gain practical insights through hands-on innovation workshops.
According to the organizers — representatives of Devbridge Foundation and Science Island — the core mission of initiatives like this is to foster innovative talent development in Lithuania.
The Future of Education Starts Today
The conference explored the current state of Lithuanian education in the age of artificial intelligence. Together with members of the academic community, business leaders, and EdTech innovators, participants discussed the impact of emerging technologies and the systemic changes needed to nurture globally competitive talent.
“This autumn, Devbridge Foundation launched ‘LEARN on.ai’ — an initiative that brings together AI-powered educational tools designed for Lithuanian schools. The goal is to encourage the adoption of engaging and personalized AI solutions developed by Lithuanian startups, increasing access to knowledge and helping both students and teachers — especially in regional communities — reduce the digital divide.
Today, I’m proud that these tools are already being used free of charge in 44 schools across Lithuania, reaching more than 1,000 teachers and over 13,000 students. These numbers clearly show that artificial intelligence has become one of the most relevant topics for the education community. Our shared goal is to create sustainable change by integrating AI into education in a human-centered way — one that positively shapes thinking, learning, and long-term intellectual growth,” said Gintarė Dzindzelėtaitė-Kelmelė, Head of Devbridge Foundation and Board Member of “Education #1.”
Gintarė Dzindzelėtaitė Kelmelė foto by A. Alenksandravičius
The event opened with a keynote by one of Lithuania’s most recognized communication and advertising professionals, Tomas Ramanauskas. In his presentation, “AI Enters the Classroom,” the co-founder of “School of Creativity” explored the growing influence of technology on education, communication, and the way we search for and process information.
“Artificial intelligence is entering schools, and this is no longer something we can ignore. Technology is kicking the doors open and transforming the way we live and learn. What matters now is how we choose to use it. AI cannot exist without humans — we are both its creators and its users. Today, AI tools feast on data and information while we continue trying to catch up, often by looking backwards instead of forwards. Every technology both amplifies and amputates, which is why conscious and responsible use is essential,” emphasized Ramanauskas.
T. Ramanauskas
Following the keynote, guests were invited to an open discussion titled “Lithuania #1: Talent Development and AI,” where experts shared insights on the role of technology in education and the competitiveness of Lithuanian students in a global environment. The panel featured Simona Laiconaitė, Director of the Tesonet Foundation; Laura Masiliauskaitė, Head of “Education #1”; Associate Professor and researcher Dr. Laura Daniusevičiūtė-Brazaitė from Kaunas University of Technology; Erika Poškevičienė, Principal of Alytus St. Benedict Gymnasium; and Šarūnas Dignaitis Kerpė, Head of the Digital Competence Center and lecturer. The discussion was moderated by Gintarė Dzindzelėtaitė-Kelmelė.
Diskusija
Turning Innovation into Practice
The event concluded with “Classrooms of the Future” workshops designed exclusively for teachers, where participants explored practical ways to integrate AI tools into everyday teaching.
Representatives of “Vedliai,” Lithuania’s leading computer science education initiative, invited teachers to create engaging lessons using digital tools, simulations, and virtual explorations.
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Mokytojai
The STEAM center team at Science Island hosted workshops where educators transformed their teaching ideas into 3D models using AI-powered tools. Participants also explored how technology “sees” the world through hands-on experiences with computer vision systems.
Meanwhile, education innovators from the learning platforms “Elicėjus” and “Alfa erdvė” demonstrated how AI can support mathematics education. Teachers learned how to efficiently create assignments, evaluate student work, apply personalized learning principles, and identify learning gaps more effectively.
A recording of the conference “School and AI: Threat or Power?” is available on the LRT media platform:
I part: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000739099/konferencija-mokykla-ir-di-gresme-ar-galia-i-d
II part: https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000739096/konferencija-mokykla-ir-di-gresme-ar-galia-ii-d