The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is reshaping education in profound ways. To help understand and anticipate these changes, EdTechnical has launched the Education in 2028: AIEd Forecasting Competition. This global competition invites educators, researchers, technologists, students, policymakers, and other stakeholders to make informed predictions about how AI will impact education by the end of 2028. The goal is to generate high-quality forecasts that can inform decisions across schools, universities, and education systems worldwide.

Participants are encouraged to submit thoughtful, evidence-based forecasts that explore both the opportunities and risks of AI in education. By bringing together insights from diverse perspectives, the competition aims to build collective intelligence about the future of teaching, learning, assessment, and educational equity.

Deadline: Tuesday, 16 December at 23:59 GMT.

Entry Fee: Free.

Competition Overview

Submission Format

Each submission consists of two components:

• A written analytical essay (500–1000 words)
• A short audio or video explanation (2–5 minutes)

Participants may submit to one or multiple tracks, with a maximum of five submissions (one per track).

Forecasting Tracks

The competition features five tracks, each focused on a different dimension of AI’s future influence on education:

1. Teaching Profession
   Predict the percentage of non-interpersonal teacher tasks that will be delegated to AI systems by 2028, such as lesson planning, grading, and communication.
2. Cognitive Development and Mathematics Education
   Forecast whether enrollment in advanced high-school mathematics courses will increase, decrease, or remain stable as AI becomes more capable of solving complex math problems.
3. Student Motivation, Personalization, and Socialization
   Estimate what percentage of students will spend more than two hours daily engaging with AI-driven personalized or gamified learning.
4. Higher Education Assessment and Academic Integrity
   Predict the likelihood that universities will shift back to in-person, proctored assessments in response to AI’s ability to complete written coursework.
5. AI Tutoring
   Assess the likelihood that AI tutoring platforms will achieve learning outcomes comparable to high-quality professional human tutors.

Each track requires participants to provide clear predictions, supporting rationale, and analysis of potential implications.

Prizes

The competition will award up to $25,000 across 50 total prizes.
Each track will offer:

• 1 Grand Prize: $2,500
• 4 Runner-Up Prizes: $500 each
• 5 Honourable Mentions: $100 each

Winning essays may be published publicly, depending on participant preference.

Who Should Apply

This competition is open globally to individuals aged 18 and above. No technical background in AI is required. Ideal participants include:

• Teachers, school leaders, and university lecturers
• Students and recent graduates
• Researchers across disciplines
• Edtech entrepreneurs and developers
• Policymakers and education administrators
• Professionals considering future workforce skills

Anyone with a thoughtful, well-reasoned perspective on the future of education is encouraged to participate.

Judging Panel

Submissions will be evaluated by experts from leading organizations including:

• Gates Foundation
• Google DeepMind
• OpenAI
• Department for Education
• Jacobs Foundation
• GSV Ventures
• Khan Academy
• Pearson
• Stanford University
• Oak National Academy

Judging is conducted anonymously to ensure fairness and impartiality.

Guidance for Applicants

Participants should submit clear, defendable predictions without extreme certainty unless strongly justified. Essays should focus on clarity of reasoning, quality of evidence, and articulation of potential implications.

National-level predictions are encouraged for comparability. Submissions must be original work and will remain joint intellectual property between the author and EdTechnical.

Eligibility and Terms

• Open worldwide to individuals aged 18 and above.
• Free to enter.
• Employees of Purposeful Ventures and affiliated organizations are not eligible.
• Winners will be notified by email within 60 days of the deadline.
• Personal data will be processed according to applicable data protection laws and retained for no longer than 12 months unless further consent is given.

Full terms and conditions apply.

How to Apply

Participants can submit their forecasts through the competition portal here.
To review tracks, requirements, judging criteria, and prize details, visit the official competition page.

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