Global Schools’ Director Amanda Abrom Presents at the World Innovation Summit for Education

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s (SDSN) Global Schools program recently participated in the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Doha, hosted by the Qatar Foundation.

The two-day summit brought together global leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanity, under the theme of “Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education.”Across the panel discussions, workshops, and seminars during the forum, there was a strong emphasis on how AI is being integrated into education, as well as ensuring that innovation and technology remain grounded in student learning, well-being, and critical thinking.

Global Schools’ Director, Amanda Abrom, is a WISE Emerging Leader Fellow Alumna. As part of her work with WISE, Abrom took part in the Pedagogical Innovation Showcase, highlighting the impact of the Global Schools Advocates initiative and the UN at Your Doorstep Program. These programs play a key role in supporting educators through sustainability-focused professional development while fostering a global community of teacher-leaders committed to climate action and planetary stewardship. Abrom joined fellow innovators Wanjiku Itambo (Kidogo Early Years), Omowumi Ogunrotimi (Gender Mobile Initiative), and Zubair Junjunia (ZNotes) during the showcase.

In addition to the summit, Abrom joined Education House, co-hosted by HundrED, Salzburg Global, and Teach For All. This gathering marked the launch of the HundrED Innovation Collection 2026, which includes the Global Schools program among this year’s recognized innovations.

The Global Schools program is grateful to the Qatar Foundation for its leadership and support.