Digital Education Council
global higher education alliance
The Digital Education Council (DEC) is an organization of universities, colleges, and related parties focused on advocating for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use in higher education. It is headquartered in Singapore.
History
DEC was established in March 2024 with the stated purpose of providing a structured platform offering practical resources for universities, colleges and organisations to discuss AI governance, digital skills development, and policy frameworks for AI in education. Alessandro Di Lullo is the Chief Executive Officer and Danny Bielik is President.
Activities
Digital Education Council Global Summit
DEC organises an annual summit of people in higher education, government, and industry. The inaugural Digital Education Council Global Summit was held in November 2024 at Singapore Management University. The programme included sessions on governance and AI in education, and keynote speaker Gabriele Mazzini, lead author of the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act.
The 2025 Digital Education Council Global Summit will be held at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 4 to 5 November 2025.
Research and Surveys
In 2024, DEC conducted a Global AI Student Survey about how students use generative AI tools. The findings indicated widespread use of platforms such as ChatGPT in academic settings.
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