AI in Education Summit 2026

8:30am HST

Opening & Welcome

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am HST

Speakers

Jensen Ball

Partnership Specialist, Workforce Development | HIDOE

Jensen Ball has been assisting educators and supporting leaders in the Hawaii State Department of Education since 2005. With a passion for professional development, Jensen focuses on areas such as leadership, engagement, and service, often drawing inspiration and learning from organizations... Read More →

Thursday July 9, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am HST
Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

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

Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

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

10:00am HST

The Force Multiplier: AI-Assisted Pedagogical Leadership

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am HST

Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Limited Capacity seats available

The role of the instructional leader has shifted from managing change to leveraging technology to amplify teacher impact. This session explores the intersection of disruptive thinking and artificial intelligence by positioning AI as a powerful force multiplier for school leaders. Participants will move beyond the hype to examine how AI-assisted leadership can reclaim time, personalize professional development, and sharpen instructional coaching. The presentation offers practical workflows to automate administrative tasks so that leaders can return to the heart of the work in classrooms. This roadmap transforms traditional oversight into an exponential force for classroom innovation and future-ready pedagogy.

Speakers

Eric Sheninger

CEO, Aspire Change EDU

Thursday July 9, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am HST
Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Strategic Leadership and Digital Stewardship

11:00am HST

Lunch

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am HST

Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Speakers

Jensen Ball

Partnership Specialist, Workforce Development | HIDOE

Thursday July 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am HST
Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

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

12:45pm HST

From Papers to Portfolios: Making Thinking Visible

Thursday July 9, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm HST

Coral 3-5 Ballroom (Main)

Limited Capacity seats available

A paper shows what a student knows. A portfolio shows who they are becoming. And in the age of AI, that difference is everything.The world is no longer impressed by what students can produce, AI can do that in seconds. What it can never replicate is the story behind the work: the thinking, the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the growth. That story is your students' greatest advantage. This workshop shows you how to help them tell it. Through design thinking and practical frameworks, you'll learn how to build portfolio experiences that make learning visible, capturing not just the final result but the creative process behind it. You'll leave with tools to help every student showcase their skills, strengths, and story in ways that stand out in any classroom, university, or career. Because what makes your students irreplaceable has always been there. Now it's time to help them show it.

Speakers