Amanda Bickerstaff 
CEO & Co-Founder AI for Education

Opening Keynote | Featured Speaker
​Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education.  A former high school biology teacher and EdTech executive with over 20 years of experience in the education sector. She has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI can offer. She is a frequent consultant, speaker, and writer on the topic of AI in education, leading workshops and professional learning across both K12 and Higher Ed. Amanda is committed to helping schools and teachers maximize their potential through the ethical and equitable adoption of AI.

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Jon Corripo
Co-Creator | Author Eduprotocols Field Guide

Featured Speaker
Eduprotocols co-creator Jon Corippo describes himself as a “formerly disgruntled student.” He made it almost all the way through college with a 2.9 GPA. Jon graduated from college with no intention of teaching. After rising to a county-level Assistant Superintendent role, followed by running one of the largest educational non-profits in CA, Jon spent 2020-21 teaching 6th grade “human children'' in Madera County in Central California. Eduprotocols went from being Jon’s hobby to becoming his full-time work in 2022. Jon presents worldwide, helping teachers to “Teach Better Work Less”. Jon has been recognized as a County Teacher of the Year, a 20 to Watch Educator by the NSBA, and named a Top 100 Influencer by EdTech Digest. The Eduprotocols book series has sold nearly 70,000 copies worldwide, and Jon has done over 850 live classroom demos in 6 states and five countries since 2021.

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Eric Curts
Creator | Author Control Alt Achieve

Featured Speaker
Eric has been in education for 33 years, and currently serves as a Technology Integration Specialist for SPARCC in North Canton, Ohio. He also provides keynotes, professional development, and consulting for schools, organizations, and conferences around the world. Eric's areas of expertise include artificial intelligence, Google tools, assistive tech, and creative ways to use technology in teaching and learning. He is an authorized Google Education Trainer and Innovator, and co-leads the Ohio Google Educator Group. Eric runs the award-winning blog www.ControlAltAchieve.com where all of his edtech resources can be found, and is the author of the book "Control Alt Achieve: Rebooting Your Classroom with Creative Google Projects".

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Jen Hall
Creator Tech Tips 411

Featured Speaker
Jennifer Hall, a 27-year educator and current district Digital Learning Specialist, is passionate about using instructional technology to engage students and personalize learning. She’s a National Board Certified Educator, ISTE Certified, Google Innovator, Apple Learning Coach, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Jen created Tech Tips 411 to share resources, tutorials, and PD for teachers via her website and YouTube channel. An experienced speaker, she presents at conferences on integrating tech in standards-based lessons and developing college and career readiness. Previously, Jen taught middle school language arts for 17 years, including 9 years with gifted students.

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Dee Lanier
Creator | Author Lanier Learning

Featured Speaker
Dee Lanier is a passionate educator and edtech leader dedicated to creating equitable learning experiences. As Lead Education Experience Designer at Lanier Learning, Dee empowers educators and students through innovative technology and design. With a strong background in sociology and over two decades as an educator, Dee is a sought-after speaker, author, and coach who inspires educators to transform classrooms into creative and collaborative learning spaces.

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Matt Miller
Creator | Author Ditch that Textbook

Featured Speaker
Matt Miller taught in public schools for more than 10 years, teaching all levels of high school Spanish. In his career, he planned nearly 12,000 class lessons. He taught more than half a million instructional minutes. And he graded work for nearly 2,000 days of class. He’s an award-winning author of six books. Matt is a Google Certified Innovator and Microsoft in Education Expert. He was named a ‘23-’24 Top 100 Influencer in EdTech by EdTech Digest. His Ditch That Textbook blog encourages tens of thousands of educators in more than 100 countries to use technology and creative ideas in teaching. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @jmattmiller.

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Ken Shelton
​Creator | Author Elevate Education

​Featured Speakers
Ken (he/him) is a multi-award-winning educator, best-selling author, and thought leader in educational technology, learning experience design, and leadership development. With a Master’s in EdTech and over two decades of experience, he has impacted students, educators, and policy through keynote speeches, consulting, and workshops worldwide. Ken’s recent work focuses on equitable AI integration in schools and advising tech companies on DEI, policy, and community outreach. Recognized by ISTE, CUE, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, he continues to shape the future of education and technology.