AI and The Future of Education Panel Discussion

🎉 Our Final AI in FW Meetup of the Year!

Exciting Location Update (due to number of RSVP's):

We will be hosting this panel at the Fort Wayne Indiana Tech Campus - Snyder Academic Center, in the Multi-Flex Theatre.

Address: 1600 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Snyder Academic Center

Free, off street parking in Lot 1A (just across the street), or in main lot 1 if spots are available.

• Doors Open at 9:30am.
• Arrive early to enjoy coffee and light snack.

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Join us from 10:00–11:30 AM for a special panel discussion on AI and the Future of Education — featuring an incredible lineup of local and national voices shaping how AI is transforming learning.

AI and the Future of Education – Panel Lineup

Quick update: Charlotte has sadly experienced a death in the family and will no longer be speaking on this panel. We have extended our deepest condolences and understanding.

Charlotte Dungan — Chief Learning Officer, Mark Cuban Foundation

➟ Leading nationwide programs that bring Artificial Intelligence to high school classrooms through hands-on, equitable learning experiences.

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Dr. Lucy Yang — Indiana Tech Talwar College of Engineering and Comptuter Science

➟ Leading academic innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, engineering, and education — building programs and partnerships that connect research, technology, and real-world impact.

Michelle Chambers — City Councilwoman At-Large & Business Capstone Educator, Amp Lab

➟ Championing innovation, workforce readiness, and youth leadership at the intersection of civic impact and education.

Josh Wenning — Executive Director, Region 8 Education Service Center

➟Driving regional collaboration and digital transformation across schools to empower educators and students through technology.

Kai Blakeborough — AI Strategy Advisor

➟Advancing people, purpose, and mission through responsible AI strategy and human-centered innovation.

Amal Khalifa — Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Purdue University Fort Wayne

➟ Preparing the next generation of innovators through AI-driven, future-focused technology education.

Moderator: Angie Carel — Generative AI Consultant, Literacy Strategist & Founder, AI in FW Community

➟ Connecting people, purpose, and possibility through practical, human-centered AI adoption and community leadership.

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Interested in supporting this event?

We’re looking for sponsors to help us bring in inspiring speakers and provide coffee or food for attendees. If you’d like to contribute financially or in-kind, please reach out to our host and founder, Angie Carel, at angie@angiecarel.com.

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