Closing Reception & Dinner

Registration & Breakfast
Attendees arrive to register, network, and enjoy breakfast, as well as get their “Passport to Prizes” pass. Throughout the day, attendees will complete their Passport by visiting with our partners either in scheduled meetings or during lunch if they do not have scheduled meetings.

Welcome & Introductions
Edtech luminary and international keynote speaker Carl Hooker brings his enthusiasm and passion for education to the AI Impact Summit as our host and MC for the day. 

Keynote: From Disruption to Design: Leading the AI Era in K-12 Education
How do we move from banning/fearing AI to actively designing policies that support innovation? This keynote focuses on shifting from a reactive position to a proactive one. It will explore how district leaders can intentionally design cultures, workflows, and professional development that embrace AI safely.

PRESENTER: Carl Hooker 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings
During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include:

10:00-10:30: Topics include: 

• AI’s Impact on the Screen Time Debate

• Embedding Critical Thinking Into AI Usage

• How Data, Relationships, and AI Are Unlocking Hidden Student Potential

• Improving School Communications with AI

• Creating 5 Pillars To Guide AI Use In Your District

10:30-11:00: Topics include: 

• Embedding Scalable Human Oversight into AI Usage

• How to Educate School Communities & Families About the Use of AI in Schools

• Are Educators Overusing AI?

• The Hidden Cost of AI in Schools

• When NOT to Use AI

AI Innovation Playground
Get ready to dive into the AI Innovation Playground—where the future of education comes to life! During this breakout session, you'll experience live, hands-on demos of a variety of cutting-edge products.

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners
AI is becoming ubiquitous throughout transportation as the industry explores the value of autonomous vehicles, predictive traffic technologies and real-time actionable data for fleet managers. However, the growth of AI has prompted real concerns about safety and privacy that could become complex before they get simpler.

Panel Discussion:  Navigating the Tightrope: AI Innovation vs. Data Privacy, Ethics, and Community Trust
This panel of district leaders discuss how to build AI guardrails safely without stifling innovation. The discussion will include insights on:

• How these leaders are managing the vetting process for AI vendors.

• The non-negotiables in their district's Acceptable Use Policy

• Developing transparent communication about AI's role in the classroom to their school communities. 

Problem-Solving Table Discussions or Partner Meetings
During this breakout, attendees either participate in a problem-solving table discussion or meet with industry partners. Table discussions will include: 

2:00-2:30: Topics include:

• Creating Ongoing, Effective AI PD for Staff

• Vetting AI Tools for Security

• Measuring the Impact of AI Tools

• Empowering Students With AI Starts With the Learning Goal

• Do Grades Make Sense In The AI Era? 

2:30-3:00: Topics include:

• A Day In The Life Of A Principal Using AI

• Handling Student Personal Relationships With AI

• Data Dashboards Aren’t Enough—AI Makes PD Smarter

• In An AI Classroom, Content Knowledge Matters More Than Ever

• Shadow AI: What Schools Need To Know And Can Do About It

Team Activity: Moving to Action
Attendees work in teams to create a short presentation that presents a solution to one of the topics covered in the day’s agenda. Attendees vote on the best presentation and the winning team gets prizes. 

Awards Ceremony
The winners of the AI Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.