AI in Education Summit 2026

8:45am HST

Keynote: Future-Proofing Education in an AI World: Moving from Compliance to Curiosity

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am HST

The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Regardless of the forces at hand, educators play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. The best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in our classrooms and schools that future-proofs learning for ALL kids! Get ready for a roller-coaster journey that weaves together stories, practical ideas, and insights from thousands of classrooms to create meaningful learning experiences that will stand the test of time. It’s time to challenge the status quo regarding teaching and learning in our classrooms. Our learners—and their future in a bold new world—depend on us.

Speakers

Eric Sheninger

CEO, Aspire Change EDU

Eric works with schools throughout the world, helping educators meet and exceed their potential to improve outcomes for learners. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a collaborative consultancy designed to provide personalized support to all educational systems. Prior... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am HST
Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Keynote

11:45am HST

Keynote: Move 78: The Human Advantage in an Age of AI

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm HST

Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

In 2016, AlphaGo, Google's AI defeated the world's greatest Go playerthree games in a row. Everyone thought it was over. Lee Sedol, theworld Go champion, didn't give up. Then came Move 78, sounexpected, so deeply human, even the AI couldn't see it coming.

The most powerful move in an AI world was never the technology. It was always the human behind it. Leaders have always known this.

The question isn't whether AI is powerful, it's whether we aredesigning the conditions for humans to do what they do best:connect, imagine, and lead.

Through research, practical frameworks, and hands-on experiences,Dr. Sabba Quidwai shows how design thinking is how you find yourMove 78, turning imagination into innovation, empathy into action,and uncertainty into opportunity. Because when we nurture humanagency in ourselves and the young people we serve, we build theskills, confidence, and creative vision to design what comes next.

Now is the moment to make your move.

Speakers

Sabba Quidwai

CEO, Designing Schools

Author, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Sabba Quidwai believes that cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. In an AI-powered world, she helps organizations build trust, encourage creativity, and inspire a collective vision through her role as CEO of Designing Schools... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm HST
Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Keynote

AI in Education Summit 2026

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AI in Education Summit 2026

8:45am HST

Eric Sheninger

11:45am HST

Sabba Quidwai

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