The Leadership Exchange brings together education leaders from around the world to focus on challenges unique to school system administrators. From accelerating transformational practices to tackling current challenges in education, this focused event provides leader-centric PD.

Join ISTE+ASCD Board members and fellow conference attendees for an interactive conversation about designing the future of learning. As education continues to evolve, educators and leaders are navigating new opportunities and challenges related to innovation, technology, student engagement, and learner success. Through guided discussion and peer exchange, participants will share insights from their own contexts, explore strategies that are making a difference, and discuss how ISTE+ASCD resources and professional learning can support meaningful impact in schools and communities. Discussion 1: As you think about designing the future of learning in your role, what opportunities and challenges are you experiencing? Discussion 2: What strategies, resources, or professional learning experiences are helping you address those challenges and create meaningful learning opportunities for students?

Join a live, game show–style session where edtech leaders reimagine the Match Game. Through playful prompts tied to the ISTE Standards, participants explore practical uses of AI for creativity, digital citizenship, and personalized learning. Expect humor, interaction, and concrete strategies for aligning AI with student-centered teaching.