Dominik Theis

"I shape digital transformation for equitable education and societal resilience – at the intersection of policy, public administration, academia, civil society, and technological innovation."
+49 (0) 30 310078-4398

Focus of work

  • Strategic communication & network building
  • Digital education & educational infrastructure
  • Technological innovation, open source, and open education
  • Project & process management
  • Educational equity & political advocacy

Curriculum vitae

Dominik Theis is a senior scientific advisor for educational technologies and an independent consultant for strategic communication and organizational development. He works at the nexus of digital transformation, educational justice, and technological innovation. His focus lies in designing digital learning spaces, fostering strategic networks, and developing open and resilient educational ecosystems. Previously, he worked at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, where he was responsible for key aspects of the “Mein Bildungsraum” project. At Wikimedia Deutschland, he led projects promoting open education and coordinated the Bündnis Freie Bildung (Alliance for Open Education). Theis studied political science and international relations in Mannheim, Berlin, Brussels, and Madrid. He is actively engaged in voluntary initiatives promoting diversity in education and society.

Publications

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Wasserfuhr, Veit; Theis, Dominik; (in Review) (2026): Navigating the Digital Shift: A Systematic Review of Educational Innovations and the Role of Governance. In: Tödt, Katia / Büching, Corinne / Granas, Bastian (Hrsg.): Digital Education and Innovation, Berlin: Springer Verlag: tbd.
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Brings, Christin; Theis, Dominik; (in Review) (2026): Transformation of digitaliTransformation of digitalization in general education in Korea and Implementation of AI Textbook. In: Tödt, Katia / Büching, Corinne / Granas, Bastian (Hrsg.): Digital Education and Innovation, Berlin: Springer Verlag: (In Review)zation in general education in Korea and Implementation of AI Textbook. In: Tödt, Katia / Büching, Corinne / Granas, Bastian (Hrsg.): Digital Education and Innovation, Berlin: Springer Verlag: tbd.
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Theis, Dominik; (in Review) (2026): Governing Digital Education: Lessons from Federal Systems Worldwide. In: Tödt, Katia / Büching, Corinne / Granas, Bastian (Hrsg.): Digital Education and Innovation, Berlin: Springer Verlag: tbd.
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Theis, Dominik; Ostmeier, Esther; (in Arbeit) (2025): Transatlantische Entwicklungen in Wissenschaft und Bildung – Implikationen für eine resiliente Wissenschaft und Bildung in Europa. iit-Perspektive.