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Artificial Intelligence in Education Summit
HIDOE Artificial Intelligence in Education Summit
The third annual summit marks the transition from intentional application to systemic integration. Having established a human centered foundation and explored practical workflows, we now focus on scaling these innovations across our tri level system. The 2026 tracks prioritize instructional equity and operational excellence, ensuring that AI tools are not just available but are integrated into the daily functions of the department. We are moving from individual experimentation to a cohesive, data informed environment that supports our employees and empowers every student across the islands.
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Thursday, July 9, 2026
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Keynote Speakers
Eric Sheninger
Aspire Change EDU, CEO
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 to this, he was a teacher and the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement.
His work focuses on innovative and practical ways educators can transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Through his work with thousands of schools, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. His main focus is using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners and educators.
Sabba Quidwai
Designing Schools, CEO
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. This work reflects her conviction that learning is a lifelong journey, extending from classrooms to the dynamic landscapes of the modern world.
Her journey into this role, began with the challenges she faced as a new graduate in 2007, which unveiled the discrepancies between traditional education and the demands of a rapidly evolving job market, especially during the transformative era marked by the iPhone's release and a subsequent recession. Dr. Quidwai's career, rooted in her beginnings as a high school social science teacher, evolved to leading innovation at USC and later being recruited as an education executive at Apple.
This transition from the classroom to the corporate world was not just a career shift, but an extension of her commitment to redefining education. These experiences deepened her insights as a social scientist, focusing on designing learning experiences that equip everyone with the skills and strategies to be irreplaceable in a world with AI.
Summit Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome
Keynote Speaker
Breakout Session 1
Lunch
Keynote Speaker
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Attendee check-in, breakfast buffet, networking.
Opening remarks, conference overview, introductions.
Inspiring presentation by Eric Sheninger.
Choose one of the concurrent sessions.
Catered lunch with networking.
Inspiring presentation by Sabba Quidwai.
Choose one of the concurrent sessions.
Choose one of the concurrent sessions.
Summit Tracks
Enhancing Teaching and Learning
The focus of this track is the intentional integration of AI to elevate teaching practices, assessment models, and the learning experience. This track explores how educators can move beyond basic content generation to design high-quality, accessible, and inclusive environments. Sessions emphasize practical applications for high-scale differentiation and reimagining feedback, ensuring that instructional equity and authentic assessment remain standard in every classroom.
Student Creation, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving
This track empowers students to use AI for grounded creation, inquiry, and problem-solving. It highlights the shift from passive prompting to using AI as a critical research partner for real-world challenges. Sessions focus on building student agency, ethical AI literacy, and the critical thinking skills needed to navigate information with a sharp eye on accuracy and bias while maintaining academic integrity.
Workflow Innovation and Efficiency
The focus of this track is leveraging AI to transform workflows and drive operational excellence across the tri-level system. This track explores how staff can move from individual productivity to organizational infrastructure, standardizing office procedures and automating complex administrative processes. Sessions provide practical examples of how automation reduces burnout and handles routine tasks, allowing for more focused, high-value work.
Transforming Data Insights into Action
The focus of this track is using AI to turn data into targeted interventions and improved organizational outcomes. This track examines how AI can be used to move from simple data collection to providing high-quality feedback loops and identifying trends at the school, complex area, and office levels. Sessions in this track highlight the power of turning raw information into meaningful actions that support both student growth and institutional effectiveness.
Strategic Leadership and Digital Stewardship
The focus of this track is the governance, ethics, and policy required for systemic technology integration. This track provides a space to discuss vetting protocols, data privacy mandates, and the ethical management of an AI-augmented workforce. Sessions focus on the future-proofing and literacy required to ensure that innovation remains safe, human-centered, and aligned with the department’s strategic goals.
Previous Summit Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Summit 2025
Building on the foundational understanding from our first year, the second annual summit shifts to the practical application of AI with an emphasis on intentional and ethical use. The tracks are designed to move beyond the "what" and into the "how," focusing on tangible ways to use AI for Enhancing Teaching and Learning and fostering Student Creation, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving. We're now exploring how AI can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and provide actionable data insights—all while empowering professionals to make thoughtful, deliberate choices about how they integrate this powerful technology into their roles.
Keynote Speakers
Tony Frontier, Author, Consultant, & Researcher
Guy Kawasaki, Evangelist, Author, & Speaker
Session Tracks
AI for Enhancing Teaching and Learning
AI for Student Creation, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving
AI for Workflow Innovation and Efficiency
AI for Assessment and Actionable Data Insights
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Summit 2024
The inaugural AI in Education Summit addressed the fundamental challenge of integrating AI into the educational landscape. With tracks like Essential Skills for an AI-Powered World and a focus on a Human-Centered Approach to AI, we explored a balanced framework for leveraging this technology. We provided a space for all education professionals to discuss the ethical considerations and leadership strategies needed to responsibly adopt AI, ensuring it enhances our work and empowers all students. Our goal was to lay the groundwork for a future where AI enriches the entire educational ecosystem.
Keynote Speakers
Carl Hooker, Educational Speaker & Consultant
Session Tracks
Essential Skills for an AI-Powered World
Human-Centered Approach to AI
Teach AI in Computer Science
AI to Enhance Assessment
Leadership Strategies and Challenges
Contact us at: shane.asselstine@k12.hi.us
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