Theme: Education in the Metaverse?

You're invited to a captivating TED talk event on "The Future of Higher Education in the Metaverse" at Berlin School of Business and Innovation. This event delves into the thrilling possibilities that arise when virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive technologies blend with the world of academia. You'll critically see how these transformative technologies are changing the landscape of higher education, from virtual classrooms and interactive simulations to global collaborations and customized learning experiences. Esteemed speakers who are at the forefront of this innovation will share their insights, research, and perspectives on the potential of the metaverse in revolutionizing education. This is an incredible opportunity to imagine the future of learning and gain invaluable insights into the intersection of technology and education. Join us for an inspiring discussion that will spark your imagination and expand your vision for the future of higher education.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation
Alte Post, Karl-Marx-Straße 97-99, 12043 Berlin
Berlin, Berlin, 12043
Germany

Farshad Badie

Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics

Dr. Farshad Badie holds a PhD in ‘Human-Centered Communication & Informatics’ (with a special focus on ‘logic’, ‘information science’ and ‘learning/cognitive science’ in human-human-machine interaction systems) from Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark (2017). Also, in 2013, he obtained his MSc (graded with honour) in ‘Software IT’ (specialised in ‘Information Systems’) from the University of Debrecen in Hungary. Generally, Dr Badie’s research deals with description logics (concept language) and their applications in semantic/terminological knowledge modelling as well as in the analysis of human and artificial cognition. He is especially interested in logical, ontological and semantic analysis of the hypothesised building blocks of meaning and cognition within cognitive/knowledge agents’ interactions.

Kyriakos Kouveliotis

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Prof. Dr. Kyriakos Kouveliotis has a PhD in European Integration and International Relations awarded by Newcastle University whereas, he also holds an MA in Diplomacy awarded by Lancaster University UK, a certificate in Linguistics awarded by Bangor University UK and a BA in English Literature and Linguistics awarded by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece. He has also completed two cycles of Post - Doctorate research one on Decision and Policy - Making and one on Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management. Professor Kouveliotis has worked in various research groups. He is an accomplished researcher in a variety of disciplines, and in the last 20 years he has taught in many Universities and educational organisations globally among Newcastle University, University of Sunderland, Deree College, University of Indianapolis, Hellenic Air Force War College and Hellenic Naval War College to name a few.

Monika Klein

Dean of Faculty of Creative Industries

Dr. Monika Klein is the Dean of Faculty of Creative Industries. Her education, encompassing an M.A in Political and Social Science specialisation in culture, a PhD in Economics (Business Models of Creative Industries), advanced SCRUM and Prince Certificates, as well as training programmes in management and human resources, coupled with her work experience have helped her develop a proactive management style, which allows cohesive team building, personal development and creative work-processes within organisations, while meeting the highest professional standards and efficiency. For more than twenty years, she has been working in international environments in numerous research and implementation projects connected to the subject of art and creativity (AO: HORRIZON, Interreg Baltic, Interreg Europe Programme).

Sagi Hartov

BSBI Co-Founder and Executive Chairman

Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of BSBI Sagi Hartov is a successful international cellist who has taken part in several festivals and competitions, as well as recording advertisement soundtracks for BBC and Universal Records. He has been a member of the London Mozart Trio and he is the founder of the Ernest Bloch classical competition. He also serves as Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at the London College of Contemporary Arts, as well as Chairman of HTK Academy (Hamburg) and Principal of GUS Creative Arts.