Learning Technology
Symposium

June 23, 2025 – Fraunhofer FOKUS

Shaping the Future of education with interoperability and AI

The Learning Technology Symposium (LTS) is an essential event for topics related to Technology-Enhanced Learning in Berlin, Germany, on June 23, 2025. National and international experts from Fraunhofer and industry will present various technology areas of e-learning, particularly in relation to AI and interoperability. Look forward to exciting talks and interesting tutorials that showcase the latest advances in learning technologies and explore current and future topics.

The symposium will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., marking the kick-off to Media Web Week with the two-day Media Web Symposium that will follow. 

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Subjects

The Learning Technology Symposium offers insightful tutorials in the morning and presentations by our partners from industry in the afternoon, covering important trends and prospects in the field of educational technology. Among other things, you can look forward to these topics:

We will talk about interesting topics with people from different countries. This year, we concentrate on these subjects:

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  • Technologies, frameworks and standards for education

    Learn how future-oriented digital education is implemented through interoperability standards such as LTI, IMS-CC, LOM and xAPI. Discuss with experts about initiatives such as Schulconnex and the enforcement of current frameworks such as the AI Act and GDPR. Learn how xAPI and ODRL support efficient learning tracking and license management.
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  • Connected education ecosystems in practice

    Discover how connected education ecosystems promote the exchange of knowledge and resources. Learn about efficient content, metadata and entitlement management, as well as course instantiation across different services and systems. Discuss how best-of-breed and middleware-based approaches can help integrate features, services and content across distributed learning platforms and translate between different standards to create a seamless educational experience for users.
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  • Adaptive Learning Paths and Learning Analytics

    Learn how adaptive learning paths are enabled by leveraging learning data, learning analytics and recommendation systems to suggest individualized educational pathways. Discover how personalized dashboards and efficient learning progress tracking, supported by xAPI-compliant learning record stores, enable continuous adaptation and optimization of the learning process.
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  • GenAI in education

    Experience how Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is revolutionizing education. Discuss the use of AI-based learning companions and LLM-based search that provide personalized support. Learn how the integration of AI in learning management systems and efficient content creation are reshaping the future of learning.
    Attend the Learning Technology Symposium to connect with the experts in educational technology, discover innovative solutions, and shape the future of education.
    Registration information will be available soon, so make sure to check back.
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Agenda

  • In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational offerings, new demands are being placed on educational ecosystems, interoperability, and compliance with GDPR. This tutorial will discuss approaches and share best practices for building educational ecosystems that not only address these emerging challenges but also encompass critical themes such as scalability, adaptability, and learning analytics.
    We will explore the fundamental standards LTI vs. cmi5, Common Cartridge, and xAPI, and their significance for the integration and interoperability of learning systems. Our goal is to equip you with the insights needed to create robust educational frameworks that meet contemporary needs.
    The tutorial is structured as follows:

    1. Introduction to Learning Technologies: Overview of the role of technologies in education and the necessity of standards.
    2. Educational Ecosystems – Best-of-Suite vs. Best-of-Breed: Discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of these approaches in shaping learning environments.
    3. Interoperability – Specifications and Standards: Examination of relevant standards and their impact on the integration of learning systems.
    4. The Role of Middleware – Use-Cases: Analysis of how middleware enhances interoperability, supported by a demo for illustration.

    Join us to expand your knowledge of the technologies that are shaping the future of learning!

     

    Truong-Sinh An

    Project Manager R&D

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

    The-Anh Nguyen

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

  • In education, artificial intelligence is enabling a profound transformation. This tutorial offers you a comprehensive insight into the world of AI-powered education and shows how these technologies can be used to create personalized learning experiences. AI’s ability to analyze and adapt learning processes offers new ways to meet individual educational needs. Find out how you can use AI to make education more efficient and accessible. Immerse yourself in the future of educational technology and discover how AI is fundamentally changing the way we learn.

    Our tutorial is structured as follows:

      • AI in education: Discover how AI is redefining learning methods and enabling innovative educational solutions.
      • Personalized Recommendations: Learn how AI-based systems provide tailored course recommendations.
      • Learning Analytics: Incease learning success and optimize education through data-driven insights.
      • LLMs: Use large language models to make learning more efficient and effective.
      • Integration in LMS: Find out how AI can be effectively integrated into learning management systems.

    We look forward to discussing and exploring the possibilities of AI in education with you.

    Naomi Schoppa

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

    Bach Do

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

  • GenAI Trends in Research & Education (Microsoft Perspective)

    Marian Guenther

    Tech Lead & Strategist for Research (GER)

    Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

    Instructors as Innovators: Insights from Creating GenAI-Augmented Learning Experiences

    Jörg Müller

    Consultant, Co-Founder

    THE SKILL

    How Gen AI accelerates e-learning with ILIAS

    Philipp Kröpelin

    Managing Director

    KPG Kröpelin Projekt GmbH

    Achieving Interoperability in Education: The Schulconnex Standardization Solution

    Dr. Boris Heithecker

    Projektleitung moin.schule – Schulischer Anmeldeservice Niedersachsen

    Landesinitiative n-21: Schulen in Niedersachsen online e. V.

  • How AWS Addresses the Digital Skills Gap in Germany with a Unique Ecosystem Approach

    Clara Neumayer

    DACH Leader AWS Global Education, AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance Germany

    Amazon Web Services

    AI in Learning Management Systems (working title)
    Hauptmann Martin Schulze, Ausbildungskommando, Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)

    AI agents in the industrial metaverse. From advisor to assistant and supporter with multi-agent systems

    Oliver Schuler

    Managing Partner & CTO

    TriCAT GmbH

  • Gamification and Serious Games in Education

    Lewis Erckenbrecht

    Policy Manager, Digital Education Policy

    Bitkom e. V.

    AI & Interoperability in School Education (working title)

    Dr. Jan Renz

    Co-Abteilungsleitung Mediendienste

    FWU – Das Medieninstitut der Länder gGmbH

    Training sustainability for the German Armed Forces: The Virtual Learning Environment and its vision, chances and challenges

    Matthias Kutter

    Training Advisor VLBw & Head of CDO CoE CE L&D Team Content

    BWI GmbH

    Combine Individual Skill Development with Organisational Agility: LinkedIn Learning Hub’s AI-Driven Innovations

    Rolf Reinhardt

    Senior Enterprise Account Director

    LinkedIn

  • The Learning Tech Night will take place at TROFEO, within walking distance of Fraunhofer FOKUS. More details will be announced on the LTS.

    Tickets are available at the registration desk (while supplies last) when you check in at Fraunhofer FOKUS for the Learning Technology Symposium on the morning of the event.

Contact

If you are interested or have questions about the FOKUS Learning Technology Symposium, please contact us by email. We look forward to hearing from you.

Venue

Situated in Berlin’s vibrant Charlottenburg district, the Fraunhofer FOKUS provides an inspiring environment, ideal for groundbreaking discussions and networking opportunities.

Fraunhofer-Institute for Open Communications Systems - FOKUS
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
10589 Berlin
Germany