Join us to meet with district leaders and participate in actionable sessions, group discussions and networking to expand your PLN.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Opening Reception & Dinner Relax, meet new friends, and reconnect with colleagues at the opening Summit dinner at Electric Shuffle Austin. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday, September 19, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 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. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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:
Gina Covington - Texas City ISD Christy Hedrick - Spring ISD Annice Garza - Los Fresnos CISD Courtney Garza - Humble ISD Lacey Merrifield - Bosqueville ISD Anna Fitzsimmons - BeltonISD ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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:
Shad McGaha - Belton ISD Carl Hooker - K12Leaders Knikole Taylor - Lancaster ISD Cori Coburn - Austin Community College District Melissa Adams - Bosqueville ISD Dr. Kari Murphy - Deer Park Independent School DIstrict ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Meet Our Partners Attendees enjoy dedicated time for scheduled sponsor meetings and to complete their Passport to Prizes as they meet our Regional Summit partners. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Providing Affordable AI to Teachers By leveraging open-source resources, Llano ISD developed a custom AI tool that gives teachers and staff access to large language models via an API. This flexible, pay-per-use model allows the IT team to manage costs while providing access to multiple AI platforms. In this session, Jim and Maurie Beasley will explain how their team created an AI toolkit to avoid upfront licensing fees and maintain the flexibility to switch or update platforms as needed. ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Empowering the Digital Learning Environment: How Instructional Technology Bridges the Digital Divide In this session, Terri Webb and Dr. Natasha Lawyer of Dekalb County School District (GA) present ways they empower students to become good digital citizens. They will explore what it means to not block technology, but help students use technology in responsible ways. ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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:
Shad McGaha - Belton ISD Melissa Adams - Bosqueville ISD Gina Covington - Texas City ISD Knikole Taylor - Lancaster ISD Cori Coburn - Austin Community College District Carl Hooker - K12Leaders ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:30 PM - 3:00 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:
Dr. Kari Murphy - Deer Park Independent School DIstrict Melissa Adams - Bosqueville ISD Courtney Garza - Humble ISD Christy Hedrick - Spring ISD David Steinberg - Syosset High School ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00 PM - 4:00 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM | Awards Ceremony The winners of the Tech & Learning Innovative Leader awards will be announced, followed by the Passport to Prizes drawing.
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