Digital Education Council

The Digital Education Council (DEC) is a global community of practice of universities, colleges, and education stakeholders focused on advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, governance, and digital transformation in higher education. Headquartered in Singapore, the Council facilitates collaboration among academic institutions, policymakers, and private sector organisations to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and emerging technologies in education and workforce development.^[1]

History

DEC was founded in March 2024 by SuperCharger Ventures, an education technology accelerator, together with Danny Bielik and in partnership with several universities. The initiative was launched to respond to increasing global interest in policy frameworks and institutional readiness related to AI in higher education. in partnership with several universities.^[2]

Over 25 years in higher education and TVET, Daniel has led reform efforts and worked globally on AI literacy and governance in the future of work. He is also known for hosting the 2GB program Courses and Careers with Danny Bielik.

Alessandro Di Lullo is the Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Education Council.

Activities

Digital Education Council Global Summit

DEC organises an annual summit that brings together leaders from higher education, government, and industry. The inaugural Digital Education Council Global Summit was held in November 2024 at Singapore Management University.The programme included sessions on governance and AI in education, and featured keynote speaker Gabriele Mazzini, lead author of the European Union AI Act.^[3]

Research and Surveys

In 2024, DEC conducted a Global AI Student Survey exploring how students use generative AI tools. The findings indicated widespread use of platforms such as ChatGPT in academic settings. The survey's findings were reported by Ernst & Young Global Limited,^[4] Forbes,^[5] Times Higher Education (THE),^[6] Campus Technology,^[7] and Grammarly.^[8][9]

In 2025, DEC published a Global AI Faculty Survey, capturing input from faculty members across 28 countries on topics including academic integrity, assessment, and institutional preparedness. The results were discussed in publications such as THE^[10] and Jisc's monthly review of AI in education.^[11]

Executive Briefings

DEC hosts monthly Executive Briefings that explore topics such as AI regulation, teaching and learning innovation, institutional strategy, and sustainability. The briefings aim to provide decision-makers with practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and peer learning opportunities. The Financial Times cited one of DEC's briefings in its analysis of evolving cost structures in online business education.^[12]

Membership

As of August 2025, the DEC includes more than 120 institutional members from 31 countries. Member institutions include research universities, business schools, polytechnics, and vocational education providers.

Founding members include:

• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology^[13]
• Bocconi University
• ESADE
• Melbourne Business School
• Singapore Management University^[14]
• Tecnológico De Monterrey
• Wits Business School

Strategic partners include:

• Pearson Education Limited^[15]

Notable members include:

• Imperial Business School
• The University of Hong Kong
• University of California Berkeley
• University of Toronto
• Fudan University
• King's College London
• The University of British Columbia
• The University of Queensland
• New York University
• Duke University
• Bendigo TAFE-Kangan Institute^[16][17]
• Aalto University School of Business^[18]
• Amity University Online^[19]
• Zayed University
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Corvinus University of Budapest
• Austin Community College District^[20]
• Ateneo de Manila University^[21]
• EDHEC Business School
• Stellenbosch University
• African Leadership University
• ESSEC Business School
• NEOMA Business School