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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Loroff, Claudia; Theis, Dominik; Raev, Alexander (2026): KI als Stresstest für Bildung
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Wasserfuhr, Veit; Theis, Dominik (2026): Systematic Literature Review: Innovation in Digital Education—Governance, Infrastructure, and Pedagogy. In: Tödt, K., Granas, B., Büching, C. (eds) Digital Education and Innovation. Springer, Cham.
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Brings, Christin; Theis, Dominik; Park, Ji Hoon (2026): Digital Literacy and AI Textbooks: South Korea’s Approach and Its Relevance for Germany. In: Tödt, K., Granas, B., Büching, C. (eds) Digital Education and Innovation. Springer, Cham.
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Theis, Dominik (2026): Digital Education Strategies in International Comparison: Governance, Framework Conditions and Success Factors in Federal Systems. In: Tödt, K., Granas, B., Büching, C. (eds) Digital Education and Innovation. Springer, Cham.