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: 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.

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:

• Middle School CTE Labs - Presented by: Russell Darley, Principal
• AI Frontier - Presented by: Krynica Drake, Content Integration Specialist 
• Building Custom AI Tools for Schools - Presented by: Emily Harrison, Digital Learning Specialist
• Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Curriculum - Presented by: Eva Harvell, Director of Technology
• Innovative Learning with VR - Presented by: Shawnte' Mann, Digital Learning Coach

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:

• Vibe Coding Solutions for Districts with Gemini - Presented by: Wanda Terral, Director of Technology
• Launching a Learning Innovation & Design Initiative - Presented by: Kenya Cooper, Technology Training Integration Specialist
• Creating a Collaborative Culture - Presented by: Ingrid Abner, Director of Technology
• Customized AI Tools for Teachers - Presented by: Owen Fletcher, Digital Learning Coordinator
• Creating a Student Technology Competition - Presented by: Mike Afdahl, Coordinator of Technology Services

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:

• Providing Districtwide PD - Presented by: Lisa Prodigo- Nimorwicz, Educational Technology Specialist
• Standards-Aligned Technology Integration Support - Presented by: Mylecia Sims, Integration Specialist
• Building a Vertically Aligned K–12 STEAM Pathway - Presented by: Kerri Wall, Senior Digital Innovation Administrator
• Bridging the Gap Between Technology Integration and Assistive Technology - Presented by: Terri Webb, Manager III, Instructional Technology
• Creating Interactive Content with H5P - Presented by: Adam West, Future Ready Coordinator
• Vibe Coding Solutions for Districts with Gemini - Presented by: Wanda Terral, Director of Technology

The Title II Accessibility Mandate: Ensuring Your District is Compliant 

The Department of Justice’s Title II ADA recent ruling mandates digital accessibility for education systems next month. Is your district ready? Terri Webb, Manager III, Instructional Technology at DeKalb County School District shares a 5-step plan that your district can implement to ensure your digital resources are compliant. 

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

Mind vs. Machine

Building on our morning sessions, attendees will attempt to complete   challenges using a mix of human thinking and a variety of AI tools. These mini-challenges show both the possibilities and limitations of AI as well as the importance of human design. 
 

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: 

• Building a Vertically Aligned K–12 STEAM Pathway - Presented by: Kerri Wall, Senior Digital Innovation Administrator
• Bridging the Gap Between Technology Integration and Assistive Technology - Presented by: Terri Webb, Manager III, Instructional Technology
• Creating Interactive Content with H5P - Presented by: Adam West, Future Ready Coordinator
• Building Custom AI Tools for Schools - Presented by: Emily Harrison, Digital Learning Specialist
• Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Curriculum - Presented by: Eva Harvell, Director of Technology
• Innovative Learning with VR - Presented by: Shawnte' Mann, Digital Learning Coach

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: 

• Launching a Learning Innovation & Design Initiative - Presented by: Kenya Cooper, Technology Training Integration Specialist
• Creating a Collaborative Culture - Presented by: Ingrid Abner, Director of Technology
• Customized AI Tools for Teachers - Presented by: Owen Fletcher, Digital Learning Coordinator
• Creating a Student Technology Competition - Presented by: Mike Afdahl, Coordinator of Technology Services
• Standards-Aligned Technology Integration Support - Presented by: Mylecia Sims, Integration Specialist

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.