Keynote Speaker
Dr. John B. Nash
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Studies University of Kentucky
John Nash, with 30 years of leadership, strategy, and research experience, advocates for learner-centric schools through his role as the founding director at the University of Kentucky’s Laboratory on Design Thinking. He is a trusted advisor on generative AI for educators and policy makers, serving on advisory boards and presenting for various educational and governmental entities. His passion lies in advancing education through human-centered design, a topic he explores in his book “Design Thinking in Schools”. He has held faculty positions at several research universities and directed research projects at Stanford University.
Guest Virtual Speaker
Punya Mishra
Director of Innovative Learning Futures & Professor
Learning Engineering Institute (LEI) and Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University
A TED-Ed educator and AERA Fellow Punya Mishra is internationally recognized for his work in educational technology, creativity, and design-based educational innovation. With over 62,000 citations of his work, he ranks in the top 2% of scientists worldwide, and top 50 scholars influencing educational policy. He previously served as Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation and director of doctoral programs (at MLFTC) and directed the award-winning MA in Educational Technology program at Michigan State University. He is an award-winning instructor, engaging public speaker, podcaster, and accomplished visual artist.