Leading awarding body Eduqas has partnered with Mobley Street Productions to host the UK’s first conference dedicated to exploring the role of artificial intelligence in screen education.
The AI in Screen Education conference, taking place March 31 and April 1 (2026) at Flux Innovation Lounge in Greenwich, London, will bring together educators, researchers and industry professionals to examine how AI is reshaping the wider screen industries, and the teaching and assessment of film and qualifications.
The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and practical workshops exploring how AI is influencing creative practice, education and future career pathways.
Dr Jenny Stewart, Subject Officer for Eduqas GCSE and GCE Film Studies and co-organiser of the conference, said the event comes at a pivotal moment for educators navigating the rapid emergence of AI technologies.
“Artificial intelligence is already transforming how screen content is created, distributed and analysed. For teachers and students studying film and media, it raises important questions about creativity, authorship and the skills young people will need in the future.
“Rather than fearing AI, educators need to understand it. Film and media studies are uniquely placed to lead this conversation because these subjects already teach students how to analyse media critically and create media products and film.”
Dr Stewart added that the conference will also address practical concerns teachers have raised about the impact of AI in classrooms.
“We know educators are navigating real challenges, from AI hallucinations and misinformation to questions about authenticity in coursework. This conference creates space to explore those issues openly while also looking at how AI can be used responsibly to support learning and creativity.”
The conference will also explore how qualifications and teaching approaches must evolve to reflect changes already taking place in the creative industries.
“The screen industries are already integrating AI into production workflows,” Dr Stewart said.
“Education needs to ensure that learners develop the critical thinking, media literacy and ethical awareness needed to engage with these technologies confidently and responsibly.”
The programme features keynote presentations from Dr Tommaso Spinelli, AI Research Fellow with the UK Government’s Government Digital Service, and Brian Tarran, Senior Research and Statistics Editor at the British Film Institute and co-author of the BFI report AI in the Screen Sector: Perspectives and Paths Forward.
Laurel Parker is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Film at Ravensbourne University and founder and owner of conference co-organiser Mobley Street Productions. She said the event reflects the importance of aligning education with industry change.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the screen industries, encompassing all stages of production, and as educators of the next generation of filmmakers, we have a responsibility to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to navigate their future professional landscape.”
“By convening educators, researchers, and industry practitioners, this conference seeks to bridge the divide between education and professional practice, ensuring that students are prepared to enter and contribute to a rapidly evolving media environment.”
Tickets for both one-day and full conference attendance are now available via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-screen-education-conference-tickets-1977018750302?aff=oddtdtcreator