The GLOW Conference 2024 Report

Using Generative AI to Improve an Online Education Conference

I’m currently enrolled in Google’s AI Essentials course and am finding that it’s helping me become better at using AI in more sophisticated ways. I thought I’d apply some of the concepts I’m learning to analyze my most recent online conference for educators, Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW).

Introduction: The 2024 GLOW (Global Learning for an Open World) Conference marked the third year of the event following its rebranding from the Global Education Conference. This annual conference continues to evolve as a platform for global educators, leaders, and enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and share innovative educational practices. With a diverse lineup of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, the GLOW Conference strives to advance the future of education through inclusivity, creativity, and forward-thinking solutions.

This year’s event was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including Digital Promise, the MYHERO Project, the Global Co Lab Network, the Institute for Humane Education (IHE), TakingITGlobal, Actionable Innovations Global, and many others committed to the mission of fostering global learning and understanding. Their contributions helped unite nearly 900 participants from over 80…