Opening Dinner 
Relax, meet new friends, and reconnect with colleagues at the opening Summit dinner at 5Church Midtown (1197 Peachtree St NE #528, Atlanta, GA 30361)

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. Attendees will be grouped into teams where they will work collaboratively to assemble a share out of lessons learned at the closing session. 

Keynote:

Keynote: AI & The Future of Education

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world, how we interact with technology, and the educational landscape. In this keynote and Q&A, Jeff Kurtz, a Google solutions engineer, will lead you through the exciting ways AI can revolutionize teaching and learning in K-12 environments, including: how AI can tailor instruction and provide customized learning paths for every student; how AI streamlines administrative tasks for teachers; and essential considerations for IT leaders to successfully integrate AI tools, preparing students for the AI-driven world. We'll discuss practical applications and how Google solutions can support your vision for a tech-forward classroom. Moderated by 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:

• Inquiry-Based Learning & Competency-Based Education
• Building an Elementary & Middle School eSports/STEM Pathway Program
• Digital Credentials and Transcripts
• Personalizing Learning with AI 
• Designing Digital CTE Programs

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:

• Developing Business Partnerships to Provide Real-World Experiences
• Designing a Successful Home-School Connection Program
• Esports in Special Needs Learning Environments
• Designing a Technology and Innovation Competition
• Designing a Financial Literacy Program 

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:

• Redesigning Pedagogy with AI
• Developing AI Polices & Guidelines 
• Sustaining 1:1 Programs 
• Personalized Virtual Learning
• Building an Online LMS

The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan is Out: Here’s What You Need to Know

Released by the U.S. Department of Education for the first time since 2016, the new National Educational Technology Plan focuses on the digital access divide, digital use divide, and digital design divide. Greg Bagby, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Hamilton County Schools, sat on the planning committee for this initiative - he shares details about the Plan and tips for ways your districts can embrace this new initiative. 

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

Financial Sustainability in a Post-ESSER World

How can school districts sustain ESSER-funded programs now that the funding has needed? Mike Afdahl, Coordinator of Technology at the Northwest Georgia RESA, shares ideas and best practices. 

Simple Ideas for Introducing AI Into Your District’s Curriculum

While many teachers are embracing generative artificial intelligence, others are still wary of the technology and even feel overwhelmed by it. Kristen Brooks, a technology specialist in Cherokee County schools, shares three simple strategies to help your teachers get started using AI in their classrooms - without feeling overwhelmed. 

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: 

• Lance Key - Building Online Courses 
• Supporting the Science of Reading 
• PD in the Age of AI 
• CTE in Middle Schools
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity 
   

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: 

• Inquiry-Based Learning & Competency-Based Education
• Building an Elementary & Middle School eSports/STEM Pathway Program
• Personalizing Learning with AI 
• Designing Digital CTE Programs
   

Team Activity: Creating Your Model School Presentation

Teams use their takeaways gathered throughout the day to create their portrait of a Model School. 

Team Presentations 

Each team chooses a representative to share the 2-minute presentation they created for their Model School. The audience votes on each presentation and the winning team members receive prizes.

Closing Remarks & Awards 

The winners of the Model School contest and Tech & Learning Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.