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JULY 22(WED)
Keynote Speech
Stéphan VINCENT-LANCRIN
Deputy Head of OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Senior Education Economist
Keynote Speech
Stéphan VINCENT-LANCRIN
Deputy Head of OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation, Senior Education Economist
Presentation Title
Educating at the Time of Generative AI: Evidence and Implications for Economic Education
Abstract
Stéphan will present some of the findings of the OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education that provides a mapping of emerging evidence on the use of generative AI (GenAI) for teaching and learning as well as for system and institution administration. He will highlight some of the opportunities and challenges of GenAI to education systems based on the existing research, present some ongoing country initiatives to address the challenges of GenAI, and present a set of Guidelines that has been developed by the OECD. He will draw some of the implications for economic education.
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Present: Deputy Head, Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI), OECD
Present: Senior Education Economist, OECD
Present: Lead, Smart Data and Digital Technology in Education (AI, Learning Analytics and Beyond), OECD
Present: Project Lead, Fostering and Assessing Creativity and Critical Thinking in Education, OECD
Present: Marie Curie Fellow
2023–2024: Residential Fellow, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS), Stanford University
2007: Fulbright New Century Scholar, Fulbright Program
Session 1, Presentation 1
Kim HOLDER
Managing Director, Center for Economic Education; Director, Center for Reflective Citizenship, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Retired)
Session 1, Presentation 1
Kim HOLDER
Managing Director, Center for Economic Education; Director, Center for Reflective Citizenship, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Retired)
Presentation Title
Reimagining Economic Education in the US: Preparing Learners for Opportunity, Choice, and Uncertainty
Abstract
As artificial intelligence reshapes work, information, and decision-making, economic education in the United States is evolving to help learners navigate a more complex and uncertain world. This presentation explores emerging US trends in economic and financial literacy, curriculum innovation, and educator development that emphasize opportunity, choice, and informed decision-making for today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.
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2024–2026: Managing Director, Center for Economic Education; Director, Center for Reflective Citizenship, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
2021–2026: Member, Network Advisory Board, Council for Economic Education
2016–2026: Executive Board Member, Association of Private Enterprise Education
2019–2026: Editorial Board Member, The Journal of Private Enterprise, Association of Private Enterprise Education
2020–2023: President (2021–2022), National Association of Economic Educators
2010–2024: Director, Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy; Director of Financial Literacy, Office of the Provost; Senior Lecturer of Economics, Richards College of Business, University of West Georgia
Session 1, Presentation 2
Gabriela GUTIÉRREZ GÓMEZ
Education Lead
Aflatoun International
Session 1, Presentation 2
Gabriela GUTIÉRREZ GÓMEZ
Education Lead
Aflatoun International
Presentation Title
The Methods behind the Aflatoun Movement: Learner-centered Methodologies in Financial and Social Education
Abstract
Children and young people are most empowered when they are active participants in their own learning. Drawing on Aflatoun’s experience working with more than 400 partners in 110+ countries, this session explores how learner-centred and participatory methodologies for social and financial education are key drivers of sustainable change. Participants will gain insight into approaches that help children and young people take ownership of their learning and become agents of change in their communities, while creating innovative solutions and social enterprises.
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2023–Present: Education Lead, Aflatoun International, leading the development and design of multi-award-winning Social and Financial Education programme Aflatoun
2021–2023: Social and Financial Education content developer for UNICEF, UNDP, Girl Rising, and SOS Children’s Villages
2017–2023: Trainer in Social and Financial Education across Europe, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia
2022: Co-author, Gender-Responsive Digital Pedagogies Toolkit, UNICEF HQ (https://www.unicef.org/reports/gender-responsive-digital-pedagogies)
Session 1, Presentation 3
Mohamad Fazli SABRI
Dean/Professor
Faculty of Human Ecology
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Session 1, Presentation 3
Mohamad Fazli SABRI
Dean/Professor
Faculty of Human Ecology
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Presentation Title
Shaping Economic Education in Malaysia for an AGI-Enabled Future
Abstract
Malaysia is an emerging economy moving toward a digitally enabled future. Its economy is supported by the services and manufacturing sectors, growing digital industries, expanding financial markets, and a rising focus on innovation, productivity, and human capital development. National initiatives such as the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) and the National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap signal Malaysia’s commitment to digital transformation and AI readiness. Within this context, Malaysia’s economic education is being reshaped by rapid digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and the emerging prospect of artificial general intelligence (AGI). With a population of 35.8 million and internet penetration of 97.7% in 2025, alongside a digital economy that contributes 23.5% to GDP, Malaysia is moving towards a technology-driven, high-income future. Its economy grew by 5.1% while graduate employability reached 92.5% in 2024, highlighting the need for future-ready skills and stronger links between education, workforce readiness, and national development. Across secondary, pre-university, and higher education levels, curriculum review highlights the strengths of Malaysia’s economics education system and the need to align curricula with emerging economic, financial, and technological realities. Financial education is also emphasized as part of economic capability, particularly as Malaysia’s Financial Literacy and Capability Index improved from 57.1 in 2021 to 59.1 in 2024, while 61% of Malaysians still reported difficulty in quickly raising emergency funds. The discussion argues that economic education must move beyond content transmission towards economic judgment, financial capability, ethical reasoning, data literacy, AI literacy, and responsible decision-making. With Malaysia targeting 60,000 AI-related jobs by 2030, future economic education should integrate economic, financial, and AI literacy to develop economically informed, financially capable, ethically grounded, and AI-ready citizens.
Keywords: AGI, AI, digital, economic education, responsible decision-making
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2026-2031: Vice President, Asian Association for Consumer Interest & Marketing
2026-2028: President, Malaysian Consumer & Family Economics Association
2025-2028: Board of Governors, Asia Pacific Risk and Insurance Association
2026-2027: Board of Directors, International Academy of Financial Consumers
2021-2027: Dean, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2019-2027: Vice President, Malaysian Financial Planning Council
Session 1, Presentation 4
PARK, Hyungjoon
Professor
Seoul National University
Session 1, Presentation 4
PARK, Hyungjoon
Professor
Seoul National University
Presentation Title
Economic Education in Korea: Achievements, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Abstract
This presentation examines Korea’s economic education system, focusing on the institutional framework established under the Economic Education Support Act, school-based economic education grounded in the 2022 Revised National Curriculum, and out-of-school economic education provided by public institutions and private organizations. It also reviews the major challenges facing economic education in Korea and discusses possible directions for responding to changing social and economic conditions. Finally, the presentation explores the future prospects and development potential of economic education in Korea.
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2025–Present: Vice President & Editor-in-Chief, Korea Economic Education Association (KEEA)
2023–Present: Vice President & Editor-in-Chief, Korea Association of Financial Education (KAFE)
2023–Present: Professor, Seoul National University
2000–2023: Professor, Sungshin Women’s University
