Maarten de Laat is professor in Augmented and Networked Learning and co-director of the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L) at the University of South Australia. His research focuses on learning and value creation in social networks. He uses practice-based research methodologies to study the impact technology, AI, learning analytics and social design has on the way social networks and communities work, learn and innovate. Maarten is co-chair of the international Networked Learning Conference, editor of the Springer book series on Research in Networked Learning, and Research Lead for the AI for Learning Innovation and Future Education (AI for LIFE) CRC bid development.