SAVIESA Think TaNK

Guiding the future of learning

Guiding the future

Saviesa’s Mission

At Saviesa, we are dedicated to shaping the future of education in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world. Our mission is to embrace the opportunities and address the challenges posed by AI, ensuring that education systems are reimagined to prepare every child and young adult for the future.We are committed to using digital tools to enhance learning, safeguarding the well-being of students, and upholding ethical standards in education. To achieve this, we focus on three key pillars:
  1. Research: Conducting comprehensive studies to understand AI’s role in advancing education and human development.
  2. Policy Advocacy: Developing evidence-based policies that promote inclusive, ethical, and accessible education reforms powered by AI.
  3. Educator Empowerment: Providing platforms for educators to collaborate, innovate, and lead the way in integrating AI into classrooms effectively.

By prioritizing creativity, empathy, and ethical intelligence, Saviesa aims to equip learners and educators with the skills they need to thrive in an interconnected, AI-driven future.

Saviesa Programme of Work 2025

Our Programmes

Saviesa is a global think tank committed to reimagining education, creativity, and wellbeing in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Grounded in ethical innovation and human-centred learning, our 2025 programme is structured around five interrelated pillars:
EdTech and Ethics, Creativity and Being Human, Global Policy and Governance, Future Skills and Educational Transformation, and What Does Being Human Mean?. Together, these pillars form a coherent, strategic response to the opportunities and challenges posed
by the digital era.

1. EdTech: The use of digital technology in our education spaces

Activities and Outputs:

  • White paper on Ethical EdTech
  • Decision-makers’ toolkit
  • Global best-practices repository.
  • Case studies
  • Integrity guidelines
  • Policy briefs.

2. Creativity in the Digital World:

Preserving and elevating creative and emotional intelligence in an algorithmic age.

Activities and Outputs:

  • Series of roundtables on creativity
  • White papers exploring creative autonomy in AI contexts.

3. Global Policy & Governance for Ethical Futures: Embedding ethical, inclusive AI education practices into global frameworks.

Activities and Outputs:

  • Education policy briefs
  • Practical implementation guides
  • Consultation reports.

4. Future Skills & Educational Transformation: Equipping young minds with the competencies to thrive in an AI-augmented world.

Activities and Outputs:

  • Future Skills Framework; adaptable curricula.
  • Elevate informal and intergenerational learning in lifelong education.
  • White paper on "The Hidden Curriculum" case studies and policy implications. Note: The "hidden curriculum" refers to the implicit lessons learned through school culture, peer interaction, and unstructured environments—values, social norms, and problem-solving strategies not found in textbooks.
  • Reimagine vocational and tertiary education to align with hybrid human-AI futures and create a roadmap for integrating hybrid skills
  • Recommendations for universities and vocational institutions
  • Sector-specific adaptation guides.

5. What Does Being Human Mean? Exploring the evolving nature of human identity,
authenticity, and discernment in an AI-mediated world.

Activities and Outputs:

  • Authenticity and Human Presence in the Digital Age Focus: Investigate how individuals and communities can retain authenticity, emotional depth, and inner clarity amidst increasing technological mediation.
  • International symposium
  • Multimedia essay collection
  • Youth-led dialogues on authenticity and meaning
  • Cross-cultural inquiry into discernment, dignity, and empathy.

Conclusion This five-pillar programme represents Saviesa’s comprehensive, multidisciplinary response to the realities of our age. By investing in ethical technology, protecting creativity and wellbeing, shaping inclusive policy, and preparing youth with future-fit skills, Saviesa advances its mission of empowering human agency in a digital world. In partnership with global institutions and visionary leaders, Saviesa 2025 will lay a foundation not just for reform—but for transformation.

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Members

Dame Tessy Antony de Nassau Saviesa Think Tank Board

Dame Tessy Antony de Nassau

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Alina Gishyan Saviesa Think Tank

Alina Gishyan

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Edmund Monk

Edmund Monk is an internationally respected leader in organisational learning and performance. As CEO and Co-Founder of the Learning and…
Andrew Wachtal Saviesa Think Tank Board

Andrew Wachtal

Andrew Wachtal is a distinguished academic leader and advisor, currently spearheading the development of an innovative university in Kazakhstan. With…
Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther Saviesa board member

Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther

Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther Sophie is London born with a global perspective that comes from a European background (Polish father and…
Ben Hakham Saviesa Think Tank Board

Ben Hakham

Ben Hackham brings over 35 years of expertise in finance and technology investment, underpinned by a background in Economics &…
Marko Propadalo Saviesa

Marko Propadalo

Marko Propadalo is a renowned communications strategist with over two decades of experience shaping...
Jennifer Barsky Saviesa Board Member

Jennifer Barsky

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Professor Carl Gombrich Saviesa Think Tank Board

Carl Gombrich

Professor Carl Gombrich is the Dean and a founding member of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), an innovative university committed…
Dr Carla Bonina Saviesa Think Tank Board

Carla Bonina

Dr. Carla Bonina is a distinguished author, academic, and strategic advisor with over 20 years of expertise in digital innovation,…
Christina Ioannidis Saviesa Think Tank Board

Christina Ioannidis

Christina Ioannidis is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, trainer, and entrepreneur. As the Chief Engagement Officer of Aquitude, a boutique…
Consuelo Palma Saviesa Think Tank Board

Consuelo Palma

Consuelo Palma is a distinguished Chilean artist and graphic designer currently based in Croatia. She has a robust academic foundation,…
David Fuller Saviesa Think Tank Board

David Fuller

David Fuller is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with over 30 years of experience applying disruptive technologies to marketing…
Devi Kolli Saviesa board member

Devi Kolli

Devi Kolli is the Co-Founder & CEO of i3 Simulation, a healthcare data company specialising in improving simulation development process…
Dimitrios Salampasis Saviesa Think Tank Board

Dimitrios Salampasis

Dr. Dimitrios Salampasis is a globally recognized and award-winning thought leader, educator, researcher, and keynote speaker renowned for his expertise…
Dominic Regester Saviesa Think Tank Board

Dominic Regester

Dominic Regester is the Director of Education and the Center for Education Transformation at Salzburg Global Seminar, where he designs…
Farah Nanji Saviesa Think Tank Board

Farah Nanji

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Dr. José Ferrer Costa Saviesa Think Tank Board

José Ferrer Costa

Dr Ferrer is a seasoned medical professional with a focus on family medicine, emergency care, and innovative healthcare solutions. He…
Maccs Pescatore Saviesa Think Tank Board

Maccs Pescatore

Maccs is a strategic leader with over 30 years of experience, blending financial expertise with visionary leadership. Her extensive career…
Marijana Šarolić Robić Saviesa Think Tank Board

Marijana Šarolić Robić

Marijana Šarolić Robić is a prominent Croatian lawyer, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She has…
Marina Mesar Saviesa Think Tank Board

Marina Mesar

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Marine Tanguy Saviesa Think Tank Board

Marine Tanguy

Marine Tanguy founded MTArt Agency, a Certified B Corporation, in 2015 after establishing a career in the visual arts in…
Nadia Jafar Saviesa Think Tank board member

Nadia Jafar

Nadia Jafar founder of Bluestone of London, is a distinguished expert in private healthcare insurance, both in the UK and globally.…
Shirah Mansaray Saviesa Think Tank Board

Shirah Mansaray

Shirah Mansaray serves as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director of Amnesty International UK, bringing extensive experience in humanitarian and human…
Stefan Martinić Saviesa Think Tank Board

Stefan Martinić

Stefan Martinić is a dynamic attorney based in Zagreb, Croatia, who rapidly advanced to partner before founding his own practice.…
Tom Krajačić Saviesa Think Tank Board

Tom Krajačić

Tom Krajačić is a master of branding, a field in which he has found his true calling. While others may…
Vicky Charisi Saviesa Think Tank Board

Vicky Charisi

Vicky Charisi is a Research Fellow at Harvard University, where her work focuses on child development in the context of…

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