Matt Sussman
FLOW Speak
USA
Matt Sussman is the CEO and Co-founder of FLOW Speak, an AI-powered platform that helps learners build English speaking confidence for career success. With over 25 years of experience in international education and cultural exchange, Matt began his career as an English teacher in Japan and most recently served as Executive Director of the Fulbright Scholarship Program in Japan from 2013 to 2021. Outside of work, he enjoys making banana waffles and surfing with his kids.
AI for Speaking?
25/07/2025 20:00 UTC
AI is reshaping how students build English speaking skills—breaking down barriers of cost, time, and access. This session explores how tools like FLOW Speak, ChatGPT, and other AI-powered platforms are providing scalable, low-pressure speaking practice that enhances classroom learning and supports international mobility. Attendees will learn how these tools work, practical examples of implementation in schools, universities, exchange programs, and companies.
Reference: https://www.flowspeak.io/articles/ai-is-transforming-how-the-next-generation-achieves-english-speaking-proficiency
Key takeaways:
Understand How AI Powers Speaking Practice: discover how AI technologies like speech recognition and natural language processing are used to deliver real-time feedback on pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and more.
Compare Leading AI Speaking Tools: explore the strengths and limitations of platforms such as FLOW Speak, ChatGPT, and others
Learn from Real-World Success Stories: gain insights from case studies of successful implementation in educational and professional settings