Our children are the first generation raised by algorithms. Likes shape self-worth, attention is monetised, and AI “friends” are always on. Some call it a crisis - others see it as a new kind of connection.

Is this tech empowering our children, or quietly reshaping childhood in ways we’ll regret?

Join education futurist Frances Valintine, Ana Ivanovic-Tongue, and a panel of experts for a bold, urgent debate on how social media and AI are influencing the next generation.

About the panel

This isn’t your average tech talk. You’ll hear from educators, parents, and digital thinkers with firsthand experience.

Leading the discussion is Frances Valintine, an education futurist with 30+ years of experience in digital learning and behaviour. She’s joined by Ana Ivanovic-Tongue, a leader in human-centred learning design and digital transformation. Additional voices will bring diverse perspectives, some hopeful, and some concerned, on how social media and AI are shaping the next generation.

Together, they’ll debate what’s really going on and what matters most.

Why come along?

Discover what’s really shaping our children’s minds, confidence and connection, from swipe culture to AI “friendships”

Learn how to guide young people through the noise with clarity, courage and compassion

Walk away with tools, language and research you can use in conversations at home, in schools and across communities

Be part of a bold, open conversation: one that holds both the promise and the pressure of this digital age

Connect with others asking the same questions and determined to raise grounded, resilient kids in a world we’re all still learning to navigate.

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