Mark your calendars for AIxED[Connect]2026 happening in Boston this May 8th and 9th! Visit aixed.org for more information
AIxEd[Connect]2026 is FREE thanks to our sponsors!
Join 2,000+ educators, administrators, students, and innovators this May for AIxED Connect- a two-day immersive event bringing together the entire AI in education ecosystem from K-12 teachers and higher education faculty to edtech innovators and student learners. Building on the success of our inaugural AIxED conference, this expanded event aims to create deeper connections, richer learning experiences, and more opportunities to discover how AI is reshaping education at every level.
Whether you're just beginning to explore AI in your classroom, leading institutional AI strategy or developing innovative solutions- AIxED Connect is where you belong.
On May 8th, AIxEd Leadership Summit will be taking place in parallel to the [Connect] program. Exclusive admission - tickets are sold separately.
Visit AIxEd Leadership Summit webpage page for more information.
Mark your calendars for AIxED[Connect]2026 happening in Boston this May 8th and 9th! Visit aixed.org for more information
AIxEd[Connect]2026 is FREE thanks to our sponsors!
Join 2,000+ educators, administrators, students, and innovators this May for AIxED Connect- a two-day immersive event bringing together the entire AI in education ecosystem from K-12 teachers and higher education faculty to edtech innovators and student learners. Building on the success of our inaugural AIxED conference, this expanded event aims to create deeper connections, richer learning experiences, and more opportunities to discover how AI is reshaping education at every level.
Whether you're just beginning to explore AI in your classroom, leading institutional AI strategy or developing innovative solutions- AIxED Connect is where you belong.
On May 8th, AIxEd Leadership Summit will be taking place in parallel to the [Connect] program. Exclusive admission - tickets are sold separately.
Visit AIxEd Leadership Summit webpage page for more information.
Important notes:
- All AIxEd events are in person and will not be available remotely.
- [Connect] EXPO space will be a limited capacity, and there will be a waitlist at the entrance based on first come first serve.
- [Connect] Expert Sessions and [Connect] UPskilling LAB will be a limited capacity based on first come first serve.
- Parking / lunch is not included.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please reach out to our team at hello@aixed.org with any questions!
Lineup
Hamit Hamutcu
Kristi Girdharry
Rachel Slama
Wendy Colby
Pelin Bicen
Erik Noyes
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Highlights
- 1 day 8 hours
- In person
Location
805 Columbus Ave
805 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02120
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Agenda
Expert Sessions
From Idea to App: A Hands-On Build Session for Educators Who Want to Make Thin
Most AI sessions show you a finished product. This one walks you through building one. Using TimeSaveAI as a case study, the session traces the arc from real educator pain point to working AI tool. Then participants do it themselves, picking a problem from their own context, drafting a system prompt, and testing it live. No coding required, just a laptop and a problem worth solving.
SAIL in Action: Teaching First-Year Business Students AI Literacy
This session presents a replicable model for integrating AI into undergraduate business education using the SAIL Framework (Social Intelligence, AI Literacy, Innovation/Inquiry, Leadership). I will walk through a first-year course project where students partnered with the Boston Globe on a multicultural marketing challenge. The course requires AI use and includes structured training on AI tools before students apply them to client research, audience analysis, and strategy development. The session will cover: How the SAIL Framework translates into concrete assignment design, with the Globe project as a live example. How first-year students used AI tools for research, market segmentation, and campaign strategy under faculty guidance. What worked, what surprised us, and what other educators can adapt for their own programs. The audience will leave with a practical framework and specific design principles for embedding AI literacy into experiential, client-based courses.