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SUMMARY:AI & Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual AI & Education Conference\n\n\n\nTheme: Building Pedagogy\, Practice\, & Partnerships\n\n\n\nMarch 21\, 2026 \n\n\n\nHosted by the Concordia University Irvine School of Education \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding the Future of Education with AI\n\n\n\nThe Second Annual AI & Education Conference builds on last year’s success by deepening engagement\, collaboration\, and practical applications of AI in teaching and learning. Our 2026 theme\, Building Partnerships\, Pedagogy & Practice\, highlights our commitment to exploring technological innovation through a lens of faith\, ethics\, and human responsibility. Join us for a full day of insightful keynotes\, hands-on workshops\, and collaborative discussions designed to empower educators\, administrators\, and students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHands-On Workshops\n\n\n\nMove beyond theory and gain practical skills with AI tools for instructional design\, student assessment\, and critical thinking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReal-World Case Studies\n\n\n\nHear directly from our partner schools and districts about their successes and challenges in implementing AI in the classroom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStructured Networking\n\n\n\nConnect with faculty\, alumni\, and K-12 leaders during our structured networking lunch and collaborative sessions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Agenda\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 AMRegistrationCoffee & Refreshments9:00 – 9:50 AMIntroductory KeynoteDevotion & Keynote: The State of AI & Education10:00 – 10:55 AMCase Studies Session 13 presentations (15 min each) + Q&AStudent Voices\, Faculty Insights\, K-12 Spotlights11:00 – 11:55 AMCase Studies Session 23 presentations (15 min each) + Q&AStudent Voices\, Faculty Insights\, K-12 Spotlights12:00 – 1:00 PMNetworking LunchFuel up and connect with peers during structured table discussions.1:00 – 1:55 PMWorkshop Session 115 min presentation + 45 min hands-on applicationAI Practitioner\, Manager\, or Partner2:00 – 2:55 PMWorkshop Session 215 min presentation + 45 min hands-on applicationAI Practitioner\, Manager\, or Partner3:00 – 3:45 PMConcluding KeynotePanel reflections\, synthesis of key learnings\, and a call to action.3:45 – 4:00 PMRecognitions & ClosingSpecial awards and acknowledgments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Our Speakers\n\n\n\nWe are gathering a group of innovative and inspiring leaders to share their expertise. Speaker profiles coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n			\n	\n			\n		\n		\n		\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWes Kriesel\n\n\n\nAI Lead\, OCDE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeri Campeau\n\n\n\nApple Educational Executive \n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresent at the Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your expertise and insights with a community of educators\, leaders\, and students! We invite you to submit a proposal to present at the Second Annual AI & Education Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReal World Case Study Presentation\n\n\n\nShare your research\, a case study\, or practical insights. Ideal for spotlighting K–12 adoption\, faculty productivity\, or the student experience with AI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHands-on Workshop\n\n\n\nLead a hands-on session with a 15-minute presentation followed by a 45-minute interactive application for attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProposal Submission Deadline: December 14th\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nSUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n			\n	\n			\n		\n		\n		\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\n\n\n\n$35\n\n\n\nNow – December 15\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegular\n\n\n\n$50\n\n\n\nDecember 16\, 2025 – February 15\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Location & Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nConcordia University IrvineTurtle Rock Campus1530 Concordia West\,Irvine\, CA\, BMC 151 \n\n\n\nRegistration includes morning refreshments\, a networking lunch\, and high-speed Wi-Fi access. \n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nDr. Yvette StueweEmail: yvette.stuewe@cui.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPartner with Us: Sponsorship Opportunities for the 2nd Annual AI & Education Conference\n\n\n\nWe invite organizations that share our vision for innovation and learning to express their interest in sponsoring the 2nd Annual AI & Education Conference. This year’s conference will bring together educators\, researchers\, and leaders who are shaping the future of teaching and learning in the age of artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\nThree levels of sponsorship are available — Diamond ($500)\, Gold ($300)\, and Silver ($100) – each offering recognition on our website and/or promotional materials to highlight your organization’s commitment to advancing thoughtful\, ethical AI integration in education. \n\n\n\n*** Please note: submitting an interest form does not guarantee sponsorship. All sponsors will undergo a brief vetting and approval process through the university to ensure alignment with our mission and values. \n\n\n\nFor questions or to submit your interest\, please contact Kathy Mueller at kathy.mueller@cui.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n			\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n\n“Game changer!!!!! I am over the moon excited for this [AI] technology. If I could give 10 stars here\, I would.” \n\n\n\n2025 AI & Education Conference Attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n“The interactive workshops were informative and applicable to day-to-day work tasks. How AI can be used as a tool was clearly represented during the interactive workshops.” \n\n\n\n2025 AI & Education Conference Attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n“I’ve already created 3 [Google LM] notebooks and shared this program with five people. Totally helpful and relevant. Thanks!” \n\n\n\n2025 AI & Education Conference Attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n“I think the interactive portion was very helpful to see how AI could work within your job and department.” \n\n\n\n2025 AI & Education Conference Attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n“The opening plenary and the breakouts were great!!! Would have loved more time in the breakouts. I loved it!!” \n\n\n\n2025 AI & Education Conference Attendee
URL:https://www.cui.edu/event/ai-education-conference/
LOCATION:Concordia Campus
CATEGORIES:AI Conference,Centers, Institutes, Offices, & Schools,School of Education
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