AI in K-12 Education: Navigating the Challenges
Vision, Strategy, and Practice
November 13–14, 2026 | International School of Boston | Cambridge, MA
Join us for the second edition of AI in K–12 Education, a two-day conference bringing together educators, school leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore thoughtful, practical, and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in schools.
Through keynotes, workshops, and collaborative discussions, participants will engage with the key challenges shaping AI integration, from assessment and critical thinking to ethics, sustainability, and institutional leadership.
Early Bird pricing is available through September 20, 2026!
What We'll Explore Together
- Assessment: Rethinking feedback in an AI-rich environment
- Critical Thinking: The teacher’s central role and AI literacy
- Well-being: Ethics and psychological impact
- AI & Environment: Ecological footprint and responsible use
- Pedagogy and Practice: From AI-assisted research to classroom design
- Leadership: Governance, strategy, and data protection
Each theme will be explored through workshops, panels, and real-world classroom examples.
What to Expect
The following is a preview of our developing program. Check back for updates as we confirm additional sessions and speakers.
Program
The conference will feature keynote talks, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and opportunities to explore real classroom applications.
Sessions will address both day-to-day teaching practices and broader questions around how schools can approach AI thoughtfully. Participants will have space to learn, reflect, and exchange ideas with colleagues from different schools and contexts.
A detailed program will be shared in the coming months as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
Speakers
The conference brings together educators, researchers, and school leaders working with AI in real educational settings.
Confirmed keynote speakers include Agustín Rayo (MIT), who will open the conference on Friday morning, and Lina Necib (MIT), who will deliver the closing keynote later that day.
Additional speakers from partner schools and networks will be announced in the coming weeks.
Get Involved
We welcome contributions from educators and schools interested in sharing classroom practices, research, or innovative projects.
Opportunities will include workshop sessions, poster presentations, and informal exchanges during the conference. Whether you are experimenting with new approaches or reflecting on challenges, this is a space to share and learn with others.
More information on how to participate will be shared soon.
Plan Your Visit
For your convenience, we have secured a preferred rate for conference participants at the Homewood Suites by Hilton located next to campus.
Rooms are available at $199 per night when booked before October 9th, 2026.
A detailed logistics guide, including additional accommodation and travel information, will be shared closer to the conference.
Questions? Contact the conference team at aiconference@isbos.org.