Shaping Tomorrow’s Software Engineering: Teaching Rust in Academia This talk will make the compelling case for why universities should embrace Rust, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

We’ll explore Rust’s unmatched safety, performance, and modern concurrency model, demonstrating how it prepares students to solve real-world problems in areas like system programming , AI, and embedded systems the web and others. On top, we'll learn about strategies, resources and get actionable insights that help educators and institutions to integrate Rust in their curriculum. I’ll share success stories from Nigeria, where Rust is transforming academic programs. You'll leave with a list of actionable steps for integrating Rust into curricula.

Join this session to see how Rust can empower the next generation of developers and why it’s the key to building a future-ready workforce. This talk will inspire educators, developers, and decision-makers alike to champion Rust in academia!