Opening Dinner Reception 
Relax, meet new friends, and reconnect with colleagues at the opening Summit dinner. Located 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. 

Keynote: Uncertainty is the New Normal: Future-proofing Innovation in Schools

In an era of rapid technological change, shifting policies, and unpredictable global events, uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption—it’s the new normal. For EdTech leaders, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. How can we build systems, strategies, and mindsets that sustain innovation in schools, even when the future is unclear? This keynote will explore how education leaders can cultivate adaptability, leverage emerging technologies like AI, and design resilient innovation ecosystems that thrive amid disruption.

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:

• Adaptive Learning Tools
• Creating Equitable Access to Computer Science
• Addressing Bias in AI
• The Importance of Digital Literacy in the AI Age
• To Ban or Not to Ban Cell Phones?
• Scaling & Implementing Digital Literacy

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:

•  Recruiting & Retaining Talented, Passionate Educators
• Effective AI Professional Development Programs
• Next-Gen Tools: AR/VR
• Making the Most of Your Tech Funding
• Personalizing Learning with AI

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:

• Preparing Students for Careers with Project-Based Learning
• Playing Nicely Together: The Value of Interoperability
• Gamifying Teaching & Assessment
• Scaling Innovation with Change Management
• PD for District Leaders
• Keeping District Campuses Secure

Navigating the Rapid Evolution of AI 

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

Making the Most of Your Funding

Screen Time: Facts vs. Myths 

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: 

• STEM & Hands-On Learning Experiences
• Rethinking Learning Spaces
• Building an AI Framework
• Privacy & AI: What You Need to Know
• Evaluating AI Tools: Finding the right tools to prepare students for future careers
• Enhancing Learning Experiences with Effective Technology Integration

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: 

• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
• Personalizing PD: Adding Voice & Choice
• Esports & Special Education
• Improving Family Engagement and Student Attendance with an Effective Home-School Communication Plan
• The Role of School Leaders in Championing and Modeling Innovation
• Preparing our Future District Leaders

Team Activity: Moving to Action

Attendees work in teams to create a short slide 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.

Closing Remarks & Awards 

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