AI Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and bespoke workshops grounded in the latest AI in education research and shaped by best practices and implementation in leading international schools.
Grounded in Deep AI in Education Research
We bring research-backed insight, real-school implementation experience, and a clear strategic lens to every keynote.
Two Ways to Bring This Work To Your Community
1. Research-Led Keynotes
High-impact sessions designed for conferences, leadership events, and whole-school gatherings.
These keynotes:
- Translate emerging AI research into clear, education-focused insight
- Explore long-term implications for learning, leadership, and governance
- Surface ethical, societal, and strategic questions beyond tool adoption
- Provide frameworks your audience can use immediately
Ideal for:
- Education conferences
- Whole-staff events
- Leadership retreats
- Governance gatherings
2. Bespoke Workshops
For organisations and schools ready to go deeper and start implementing.
These sessions are tailored to your audience and context, and can be designed specifically for:
- School leaders
- Teachers and staff
- Students
- Parents
- Governing boards
Each session:
- Draws from our AI Academy courses on strategy, literacy, ethics, safeguarding, assessment, and implementation
- Adapts core content to your audience and institutional priorities
- Moves from theory to applied planning within the session itself
- Produces tangible outputs aligned to your next phase of AI development
Who Can You Book?
Rita Bateson
For conference keynotes, leadership events, and governance sessions.
Research-led insight. Strategic clarity. Big-picture direction.
An Eblana School Consultant
For workshops, staff training, and implementation-focused sessions.
Structured content. Practical application. Context-specific support.
Sample Keynote Topics Previously Delivered
Preserving Critical Thinking in the Age of AI
Six Critical AI Risks Facing International Schools Today
Rethinking School for an AI World
Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI
Assessing AI Readiness: Skills and Mindsets That Matter
Code Red: Safeguarding in the Age of AI
The AI Conundrum: New Friends are Silver but the Old Friends are Gold
Partnering with AI Across the Curriculum Journey
Responsible Education Adoption: Is AI the New Plastic?
About Rita Bateson
Rita Bateson is a respected educator, author and mentor with 20+ years’ experience in international education. She has championed innovation as Senior Curriculum and Assessment Manager at IB Global Headquarters and as a founding Head of Secondary at Nord Anglia International School, Dublin. A prolific curriculum designer, textbook author and sought-after workshop leader, she now consults with schools worldwide on future-ready practice.
The recent, wide-spread rise of AI sparked her deep dive into the technology, convinced its impact on education will be both profound and immediate. In all of her work, she pairs her long-standing IB expertise with deep AI research to bring the very best guidance to international schools. Her forthcoming book, International School Leaders’ Guide to AI, is a culmination of big-picture thinking and practical insight, offering school leaders a clear, human-centred roadmap for navigating the age of artificial intelligence. Through her writing, speaking, and consultancy, Rita continues to empower educators to lead with purpose, ensuring that innovation in schools remains ethical, equitable, and deeply connected to learning.
See Rita Bateson in Action
Podcast Interview
AI strategy, ethics, and leadership in international education.
Online Webinar
Research-led insights translated for global educator audiences.
In-Person Keynote
Strategic AI leadership for conferences and education summits.
How It Works
1. Express Your Interest
Complete the enquiry form below to tell us about your school, audience, and event.
2. Discovery Call and Quotation
We schedule a call to understand your goals and logistics. Following the call, we send a clear quotation with pricing.
3. Full Planning Call
Before delivery, we hold a comprehensive planning session to align on outcomes, audience needs, format, and practical details.
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