AI in Education: Amplified Intelligence through Games

AI and game-based learning are transforming education by making it more efficient, personalized, and engaging. In this talk, Nolan Bushnell, legendary founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese’s, explores how AI-driven adaptive learning enhances knowledge retention and problem-solving through gamification, real-time feedback, and AI pattern recognition.

About Nolan Bushnell

A pioneer in gaming and interactive experiences, Bushnell founded Atari and Chuck E. Cheese’s, shaping the entertainment industry. He has launched over 20 companies, including Brainrush, an AI-powered education platform, and has been inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame.

AI and Trust

AI systems feel personal, but they are not your friends. In this talk, Bruce Schneier, renowned security technologist and Harvard professor, explains how AI companies exploit trust, using conversational AI to manipulate behavior and collect data. He explores the need for foundation models free from corporate control and government regulation to ensure AI serves society rather than undermines it.

About Bruce Schneier

A leading expert in cybersecurity, cryptography, and privacy, Schneier is a Harvard lecturer, best-selling author, and board member of the EFF. His insights shape global discussions on AI security and digital trust.

The 5th Element: Operationalizing the Agentic Economy

The future of AI isn’t static—it’s adaptive, decentralized, and autonomous. In this talk, Fay Arjomandi, CEO of mimik, explores the shift from orchestrated apps to dynamic agentic systems that seamlessly integrate compute, workflows, and context. By moving beyond LLM-driven AI, she introduces Knowledge-as-a-Service (KaaS) as the key to scalable, equitable, and sustainable AI ecosystems.

About Fay Arjomandi

A pioneer in hybrid edge computing and AI, Arjomandi is the Founder & CEO of mimik, a serial entrepreneur, patent holder, and global thought leader in decentralized cloud technology.

Personal vs. Personalized AI

Your AI should be as personal as your pants, your car, and your PC. It should be yours and not a suction-cup on the tentacle of a corporate giant. We don't have that yet, but we will, And when we get it, the greenfield will be infinitely large—unless we settle for the personalized kind. Doc will explain the difference and how we can make sure personal AI wins.

About Doc Searls

Doc Searls is a journalist, author, and leading figure in the open source movement, serving for 24 years as an editor for Linux Journal, finishing as editor-in-chief. He is co-author of The Cluetrain Manifesto, and author of The Intention Economy and Chief Intention Officer of Kwaai.

The Freedom to Create: Open Source Frameworks as the Foundation of Personal AI

As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, open source frameworks play a critical role in maintaining innovation, transparency, and user autonomy. Community-driven AI development ensures accessibility and adaptability while preventing vendor lock-in and data centralization. 

About Katherine Druckman

Katherine Druckman is an Open Source Evangelist at Intel, a long-time advocate for software security, open-source AI, and emerging technologies. She serves as OPEA Security Working Group Lead, Co-Chair of the OpenSSF Marketing Advisory Council, and host of multiple open-source and security-focused podcasts. She is dedicated to promoting open and ethical AI ecosystems.