Freed, Not Programmed: Educating Children in the Age of AI

In a world shaped by rapid technological change,we invite parents and educators to anchor their children’s formation in what is true, good, and beautiful. As AI reshapes culture and childhood alike, this event explores how a classical, faith-rooted education offers the clarity, virtue, and human grounding our children need to flourish.

Join us for an evening of wisdom, conversation, and practical guidance for raising children who are freed—not programmed—in the age of AI.

First glass of wine and appetizers on us!

Meet our speakers

Keynote: Nuno Gonçalves Pedro

Topic: What Kind of Jobs Will Your Children Have

With over 25 years in the tech industry, Nuno has worked with teams and innovators across the globe. He served as an operator, entrepreneur, and senior leader at McKinsey & Co., and founded and built two venture capital firms. Through these roles, he's directly invested in three unicorns—valued at over $1B—and three decacorns—exceeding $10B. Nuno also co-founded and co-host decipheredshow.com, a podcast ranked in the top 3% worldwide.

Moderator: Timothy Lyons

Topic: Preparing Humans in a Machine Age

Secondary Speaker: Criscillia Benford

Topic: Digital Tech and Children's Wellbeing

Communications strategist and the Board Chair of Fairplay, a nonprofit organization leading national advocacy to hold Big Tech accountable for children's well-being. She earned her PhD from Stanford University with a dissertation that used the business of Victorian publishing as a case stufy in how market forces shapes culture and cultural production. She went on to teach Victorian literature and “big ideas” courses like “Alienation,” “Evil,” and “Technological Visions of Utopia” at the University of Chicago, Duke, and Stanford. Her recent research explores everything from the impact of mediated communication on trust to AI bias in schools to how gaming platforms like Roblox shape development, identity, and belonging. Currently, Criscillia is writing a book aimed at a popular audience about how online communications technology impacts personal and professional relationships. She calls it “The Tech Between Us.”