Opening Reception & Dinner

Relax, meet new friends, and reconnect with colleagues at the opening Summit dinner. Located at Skybokx109 | 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760

Registration and 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 Summit as our host and MC for the day. 

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Keynote: The Analog Comeback Tour: From ChatGPT to Chalkboards

As schools debate whether technology has gone too far, this interactive keynote takes a humorous trip back to the “good old days” of card catalogs, overhead projectors, and floppy disks. Through nostalgia, audience challenges, and quick design-thinking activities, participants explore what we’d gain and what we’d definitely lose if classrooms truly went back to analog. The session ultimately reframes the conversation, showing that the real goal isn’t choosing between old tools and new ones, but intentionally designing learning experiences where technology amplifies human creativity and problem-solving. Presented by Carl Hooker.

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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: 

• AI Impact: How AI Tools Are Driving Measurable Learning Outcome Gains - Presented by: Rayna Freedman
• Utilizing Your School Librarians in the Age of AI - Presented by: Darshell Silva
• Districtwide Tech Coaching Models - Presented by: Susie Simmons
• Emerging Technologies Framework - Presented by: Larisa Luca
• Moving Toward a Secure Digital Learning Environment - Presented by: Eric Butash

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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: 

• News Literacy in the Age of AI - Presented by: Cathy Collins
• Using Technology as an Operating System for Leadership, Communication, and Instructional Alignment - Presented by: Bill Runey and Lauren Harwood
• Implementing & Scaling EdTech: Lessons Learned from Evaluating the Accelerating Adoption Network - Presented by: Beth Holland
• AI & Cybersecurity - Presented by: Kimberly Ramos
• Tech Intern Programs - Presented by: Nancy Lopezas

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Innovation Playground

Get ready to dive into the 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

Hack to the Future: AI, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Keeping Schools One Step Ahead

Cyber threats are coming at 88 MPH, and if schools aren’t prepared, they might just find themselves stuck in the past. In this electrifying session, we’ll fire up the flux capacitor and explore how AI can be both a cybersecurity superhero and a digital troublemaker. From phishing scams that could make Biff proud to AI-powered defenses worthy of Doc Brown’s lab, you’ll leave with futuristic strategies to keep your school safe. Roads? Where we're going, we do need cybersecurity roadmaps! Moderated by: Carl Hooker; Presented by: Bhargav Vyas, Dana Castine, Jeremy Wood

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The Title II Accessibility Mandate: Ensuring Your District is Compliant

The Department of Justice Title II ADA recent ruling mandates digital accessibility for education systems next month. Is your district ready? This session shares a 5-step plan that your district can implement to ensure your digital resources are compliant. Presented by: Kim Zajac

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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:

• AI Impact: How AI Tools Are Driving Measurable Learning Outcome Gains - Presented by: Rayna Freedman
• Using AI to Improve Student Data Flow between Teachers and Administration - Presented by: Christine Fulgieri
• Districtwide Tech Coaching Models - Presented by: Susie Simmons
• Emerging Technologies Framework - Presented by: Larisa Luca
• Using Technology as an Operating System for Leadership, Communication, and Instructional Alignment - Presented by: Bill Runey and Lauren Harwood

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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: 

• News Literacy in the Age of AI - Presented by: Cathy Collins
• Implementing & Scaling EdTech: Lessons Learned from Evaluating the Accelerating Adoption Network - Presented by: Beth Holland
• AI & Cybersecurity - Presented by: Kimberly Ramos
• Year 2030: Technology in Schools - Presented by: Kadion Phillips

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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 Tech & Learning Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.