Agenda

This session is organized and led by Dr Victor (Vik) Perez (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China) and explores how human-centred AI requires greater attention to the cognitive conditions that enable learners and entrepreneurs to think, learn and make effective decisions in increasingly AI-mediated environments.

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded across education, entrepreneurship and the digital economy, global discussions have largely focused on technological capabilities. This session introduces a complementary perspective by examining how cognitive conditions, including cognitive readiness, may become foundational dimensions of successful human-centred digital transformation.

The session features the presentation "Human-Centred AI and Cognitive Readiness: Preparing Learners and Entrepreneurs for the Next Digital Economy," introducing an emerging conceptual framework that connects AI, human cognition and digital capacity building. The framework is illustrated through practical innovations in education and entrepreneurship, demonstrating how cognitive conditions can be intentionally designed to strengthen human agency in AI-rich environments. The session concludes by discussing implications for education, entrepreneurship and public policy, encouraging dialogue on how future AI strategies can strengthen human capabilities alongside technological innovation.

The session contributes to the WSIS vision of fostering people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented information societies and encourages collaboration among educators, policymakers, researchers and industry to advance more resilient, human-centred digital futures.