International study visit

AI Leap International Study Visit is an event designed to introduce ministry representatives and education leaders from across Europe and beyond to Estonia’s pioneering AI Leap program in general education.

Short study visit (one-day event) will take place before Tallinn Digital Summit on
🗓️ November 4, 2026 in Tallinn.

Next study visits (two-day events) will take place on
🗓️ December 3–4, 2026 in Tallinn.
🗓️ April 22–23, 2027 in Tallinn.

Gathering for education leaders responsible for AI in general education

The visit brings together policy-level insights and practical experiences. Over the two days, participants will explore Estonia’s national vision for integrating AI into education, its partnership and governance model, and how these ideas are implemented in real school settings.

Program

Rather than a series of short meetings, this two-day format allows for deeper understanding, meaningful exchange, and direct observation of how innovation is applied in practice.

School visits and hands-on sessions showcasing how AI tools are used in classrooms.
Parallel thematic tracks for different stakeholders (e.g. teachers, students, researchers).

Reflection and group discussions
Sharing insights and shaping future cooperation.

Strategic discussions and policy dialogue on AI in education.
Focused sessions on ethics, data protection, and learning design

Agenda | November 4, 2026 (during Tallinn Digital Summit)

Short study visit (one-day event) will take place before Tallinn Digital Summit on
🗓️ November 4, 2026 in Tallinn.

Participants in the study visit are eligible to receive a complimentary delegate pass to Tallinn Digital Summit 2026 upon request.

Tallinn Digital Summit 2026 brings together the people shaping the future of government, technology, security, and digital society. For two days, leaders from around the world will meet in Tallinn to challenge ideas, build partnerships, and define what comes next. Theme 2026: How to Thrive in the Agentic Era? Competitiveness. Security. Efficiency. See more info here.

13.00–13.30 Arrival and coffee – Introductions: who is here
13.30–14.30 General introduction to AI Leap
14.30–15.00 Break
15.00–15.30 Teachers’ Track: training model, tools, and adoption
15.30–16.00 Students’ Track: study app, engagement activities, AI literacy & discussion
16.00–17.45 Visit to schools: sessions showcasing classroom use of AI tools, either through live demonstrations or introductory lectures
18.30–… Dinner & reception

Agenda | two-day study visits

Next study visits will take place on
🗓️ December 3–4, 2026 and 🗓️ April 22–23, 2027 in Tallinn.

Day 1

9.30–10.00 Arrival and coffee – Introductions: who is here
10.00–11.00 General introduction to AI Leap
11.00–12.00 Teachers’ Track: training model, tools, and adoption
12.00–13.00 Lunch
13.00–14.00 Students’ Track: engagement activities, AI literacy & discussion
14.00–14.15 Break
14.15–15.00 Two parallel sessions:
1. Private sector partnerships: panel discussion
2. Data protection and ethics
15.00–15.30 Break
15.30–16.30 How government enabled AI Leap: policy and partnership
19.00–… Dinner & reception

Day 2

9.00–9.30 Arrival and coffee
9.30–10.30 The student application: goals, evaluation, and RCT design
10.30–10.45 Break
10.45–11.45 Technology partners
11.45–12.45 Lunch
12.45–13.15 Leaving to schools (either bus or walking)
13.15–15.00 Visit to schools: sessions showcasing classroom use of AI tools, either through live demonstrations or introductory lectures.
15.00–15.30 Return travel
15.30–16.30 Closing roundtable: reflections and next steps

Meet the speakers

AI Leap CEO

Ivo Visak

AI Leap COO

Laura Kalda

AI Leap Science Team Lead

Jaan Aru

AI Leap Teachers Program Lead

Piret Oppi

AI Leap Student Program Lead

Mihkel M. Jezierski

Advisor of the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia

Riin Saadjärv

Feedback

Read feedback from participants of our May 2026 study visit:

"Many of the sessions were valuable, but the most useful insights came from the data, the results so far, and the open discussion of challenges and approaches that did not work as planned."

Study visit participant

United Kingdom

"Thank you for being so open and honest about the whole journey of building this project. It is really refreshing approach to “build a plane while flying it” in a cautious enthusiastic manner! Your pragmatic mindset, the spirit of failing forward with trial & errors is inspiring—results may not always be desirable, but the journey is so valuable that could also be the purpose itself. Thank you for these intensive yet fruitful two days!"

Study visit participant

Finland