Bridging Education Learning Analytics and AI: Challenges of the Present and Thoughts for the Future

The Finnish Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference (FLAIEC), held in September 2022, was organized by the University of Eastern Finland to provide researchers in learning analytics (LA) and the neighboring fields of education and computer science a platform for sharing their latest research advances, exchanging information and enhancing cross-discipline knowledge, and creating bridges of collaboration. Several important contributions from key figures, researchers and practitioners were presented that have expanded our understanding of current realities, and future challenges.