AGENDA

Join us to meet with district leaders and participate in actionable sessions, group discussions and networking to expand your PLN.

Thursday, March 18, 2027
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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

 
Friday, March 19, 2027
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

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. 

 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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. 

Carl Hooker
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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.

 

Carl Hooker
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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 - 
  • AI Frontier - 
  • Building Custom AI Tools for Schools - 
  • Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Curriculum - 
  • Innovative Learning with VR - Presented by: 
 
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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: 
  • Launching a Learning Innovation & Design Initiative - Presented by: 
  • Creating a Collaborative Culture - Presented by: 
  • Customized AI Tools for Teachers - Presented by: 
  • Creating a Student Technology Competition - Presented by: 
 
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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: 
  • Standards-Aligned Technology Integration Support - Presented by: 
  • Building a Vertically Aligned K–12 STEAM Pathway - Presented by: 
  • Bridging the Gap Between Technology Integration and Assistive Technology - Presented by: 
  • Creating Interactive Content with H5P - Presented by: 
  • Vibe Coding Solutions for Districts with Gemini - Presented by: 
 
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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?  Instructional Technology shares a 5-step plan that your district can implement to ensure your digital resources are compliant. 

 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch  & Meet Our Partners

 
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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. 
 

 

Carl Hooker
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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: 
  • Bridging the Gap Between Technology Integration and Assistive Technology - Presented by: 
  • Creating Interactive Content with H5P - Presented by: 
  • Building Custom AI Tools for Schools - Presented by: 
  • Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Curriculum - Presented by: 
  • Innovative Learning with VR - Presented by: 
 
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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: 
  • Creating a Collaborative Culture - Presented by: I
  • Customized AI Tools for Teachers - Presented by: 
  • Creating a Student Technology Competition - Presented by: 
  • Standards-Aligned Technology Integration Support - Presented by: 
 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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.

Carl Hooker
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Awards 

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