International Youth Conference: "AI - Opportunity or Challenge?"
| 29.01 - 30.01.2026 | Jõhvi Upper Secondary School |
| Registreeri |
Jõhvi Upper Secondary School invites EPAS network ambassadors to the international conference “AI – Opportunity or Challenge?” taking place on January 29th, 2026, as part of co-operation between Estonian and Czech schools and the EPAS programme.
The conference will focus on sharing experiences on artificial intelligence, presenting practical examples, and discussing ethical use of artificial intelligence. During the event, we will discuss the similarities and differences in the usage habits of students and teachers from different countries, and compare the attitude of younger and older generations towards artificial intelligence based on their personal experience. The program includes various presentations, a panel discussion, and workshops for students and teachers. EPAS ambassadors from the Czech Republic will also participate in the conference. The event is hosted and organised by the students of Jõhvi Upper Secondary School.
Presenters: Gymnázium Bystřice nad Pernštejnem, Viru College of Tallinn University of Technology, Maardu Gymnasium, Jõhvi Elementary School
Workshops: Narva Gymnasium, Tamsalu School, Põlva Gymnasium, Jõhvi Upper Secondary School
Workshop for teachers: NGO Mondo
To participate in the conference, please register through this form by January 22nd at the latest.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation costs.
The official language of the conference is English.
For more information: kristelle.kaarmaa@johvig.ee, tanel.kiislar@johvig.ee
Conference Schedule
29th of January, 2026
| 9.30-10.00 | Welcome coffee and registration |
| 10.00-10.10 | Opening keynote |
| 10.10-10.15 | Greetings and introduction |
| 10.15-11.30 | Student presentations |
| 11.30-12.15 |
Lunch in Jõhvi Elementary School |
| 12.15-13.15 |
Panel discussion: “Positives and negatives of AI based on the experience of different lifestyles.” |
| 13.15-13.30 |
Coffee break |
| 13.30-15.00 | Workshops
13.30-14.10 Workshop nr. 1 for students (on-site registration) 14.20-15.00 Workshop nr. 2 for students (on-site registration) 13.30-15.00 EPAS workshop for educators (activity of the EPAS programme)* |
| 15.00-15.15 | Conference close |
30th of January, 2026
Fieldtrip within the Ida-Virumaa county (with separate registration).
*EPAS workshot for educators: AI and bias – learning from humans
January 29th, 13.30-15.00
As AI systems learn from human-generated data, they also inherit human biases. In this interactive workshop participants explore how stereotypes and unconscious assumptions can shape AI outcomes and why this matters for education and democracy. The session combines an AI-themed activity with selected The Economist Topical Talk lessons on current world affairs and critical thinking.