CTDC Academy Launch Event- English

A live online conversation on why CTDC Academy was created, what it is responding to, and how the first AI course fits into its wider purpose.

Date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Time: 5:00pm UK time

Duration: 90 minutes

Format: Live online conversation

Speakers: Dr Nour Abu-Assab and Dr Nof Nasser-Eddin

Facilitator: Dr Sara Shroff

Event overview

CTDC Academy Launch is a 90-minute live online conversation between Dr Nour Abu-Assab and Dr Nof Nasser-Eddin, facilitated by Sara Shroff. The event introduces the thinking behind CTDC Academy, why it was created now, and what it is designed to offer in a time marked by institutional strain, rapid change, and growing pressure on professionals to act with clarity and responsibility.

The conversation will also introduce Ethics and Foundations of AI Use, the first course launched through the Academy. Rather than presenting the course in isolation, the event will place it within the Academy’s broader approach to learning: one that connects knowledge to judgement, practice, accountability, and real-world conditions.

What this event helps you do

By joining this event, you will be able to:

• understand why CTDC Academy was created and why this moment matters
• hear how CTDC’s work led to the need for a dedicated learning space
• explore how the Academy approaches learning differently from standard training models
• see how learning can strengthen judgement, responsibility, and decision-making
• understand the purpose and relevance of the Academy’s first AI course
• reflect on the kinds of challenges the Academy is designed to help people navigate
• assess whether the Academy’s approach is relevant to your work or institution

Why this event is different

This launch event is not designed as a promotional presentation. It is structured as a serious and accessible conversation about learning, responsibility, and professional practice.

It introduces CTDC Academy by focusing on the questions that shaped it: what people are being asked to navigate in their roles, where many learning models fall short, and what kind of learning is needed now. It also uses the launch of the first AI course to show how the Academy turns these concerns into a practical offer.

Who this event is for

This event is for professionals, practitioners, educators, organisational leaders, researchers, and institutional actors who are looking for learning that is grounded, reflective, and relevant to complex realities.

It may be especially useful for people who:

• work in organisations facing pressure, uncertainty, or rapid change
• want learning that goes beyond information transfer
• are interested in responsible and practice-based approaches to AI
• need stronger foundations for decision-making, accountability, and professional judgement
• want to understand what CTDC Academy offers and whether it fits their context

The outcome

By the end of the event, participants should leave with a clear understanding of what CTDC Academy is, why it was established, what it is trying to do differently, and how Ethics and Foundations of AI Use reflects the Academy’s wider educational approach.

Join the conversation

Join us to explore the thinking behind CTDC Academy and the launch of its first course.