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2026 Classroom of the Future

2nd Annual Classroom of the Future!

The “Classroom of the Future” is a collaborative model that will:

Showcase Emerging Technologies: Experience AI-driven educational tools and personalized learning platforms that enhance engagement.
Gather Feedback from Stakeholders: Invite educators, parents, students, and industry partners to help us improve our educational landscape.
Promote Instructional Best Practices: Demonstrate how AI can be safely, responsibly, and effectively implemented in diverse school settings.

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Overview

Live demonstrations
Fireside Chats with leading experts
Immersive booths
Student panels

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Agenda Highlights

Experience the latest Al-powered educational tools and technologies
Hear from leading educators, researchers and industry professionals on the future of learning
Participate in practical sessions on integrating Al into your teaching practices
Exclusive evening reception with local delegates, educators, and decision-makers, offering unparalleled networking opportunities
Exclusive fireside chats with AI experts, fostering meaningful discussions on the future of AI in education

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Innovation Stations

Make sure to visit these Innovation Stations!

Lastinger Center, University of Florida
CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education, University of Florida
VEX Robotics
More to come soon…

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When

January 28th & 29th, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days)

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Where

Tallahassee State College (TSC) Center for Innovation
350 S. Duval St. Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Fireside Chat Schedule

January 28, 2026

Hour	Speakers	Session Title
9:00 AM	Robert Alonso, School Board Member, Miami-Dade County Dr. Maya Israel, Professor & Director, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education	Reimagining Education in the Age of AI: From Possibility to Practice
10:00 AM	Gary Brady, Chief Academic Officer, Hillsborough County Public Schools Adam Hall, Senior Account Executive, EDU, Microsoft Manuel Castañeda, Executive Director, Analytics and Intelligence – Information Systems, Broward County Public Schools Thomas Kennedy, Chairman of IT Committee, Florida School Board Association Moderator: Dr. Maya Israel, Professor & Director, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education	Advocating for Florida’s Students: Empowering Legislation to Safeguard Florida Schools and Student Access
11:00 AM	Dr. Stacy Chambers, Founding Director, Innovation School of Excellence Rachel Windler-Freitag, Vice President, Research, Development and Innovation, Charter Schools USA Moderator: Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President, Tallahassee State College	Charter Schools in the Age of AI: Advancing Personalized Instruction and Self-Efficacy
12:00 PM	Sean Maxwell, Google Cloud Engineer John Breed, Account Lead, Google and Professor of Entrepreneurship Moderator: David Clark, CEO, Allegiant Strategies	Ethical AI: When Innovation Outpaces Intention
1:00 PM	Alex Rizo, Florida House of Representatives, Miami Dade County Moderator: Robert Alonso, School Board Member, Miami-Dade County	The Intersection of Workforce and AI: Preparing Florida’s Future
2:00 PM	Manny Diaz, Jr., President, University of West Florida Dr. Jim Murdaugh, President, Tallahassee State College Moderator: Dr. Angela Long, Chief Engagement Officer, Tallahassee State College	Latest Trends and Innovations in Preparing Florida’s Future Workforce: The Role of State Colleges and Universities in Developing Essential AI Skills
3:00 PM	Ja’Baree Allen, Founder & President, Phusion AI Kristy Tillman, Former Netflix R&D Specialist Jennifer Womble, Chair, Future of Educational Technology Conference Moderator: Dr. Alexis Cobo, Postdoctoral Researcher, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education	AI for All: Expanding Access, Personalized Learning, and Empowering Educators
4:00 PM	Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity, America First Policy Institute Dr. Maya Israel, Professor & Director UF CSEveryone Center for Computer Science Education Moderator: Robert Alonso, School Board Member Miami-Dade County	From White House Guidance to Classroom Practice: Federal Initiatives Shaping AI Education in Florida

January 29, 2026

Hour	Speakers	Session Title
9:00 AM	David Clark, CEO and Founder, Allegiant Strategies Karen Moore, CEO and Founder, Moore Communications Moderator: Dr. Camden Smit, Chief of Staff, Tallahassee State College	Advocating for Florida on AI’s International Stage: Global Lessons Learned from UAE and United Nations Visits
10:00 AM	Dr. Ernesto Lee, Lead AI Faculty, Miami Dade College Dr. Belkis Cabrera, Assistant Professor, School of Education, ExCEL, Miami Dade College Dr. Pasha Antonenko, Professor, Educational Technology, Director of the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies, University of Florida Dr. Glenn Good, Dean & Professor, College of Education, University of Florida Moderator: Dr. Carmen Concepcion, Dean School of Education, Miami-Dade College	Building a Smarter Future for Every Individual: Intelligent Transformation in Higher Education
11:00 AM	Eddie Gonzalez Loumiet, CEO Ruvos Bryan Gibson, CEO i2xsolutions Dr. Calandra Stringer, VP & Provost, Academic Affairs, Tallahassee State College Rick Minor, Commissioner, Leon County District 3 Moderator: Dr. Angela Long, Chief Engagement Officer, Tallahassee State College	Future-Ready: How Sector Leaders are Uniting to Shape a Bold Municipal Vision in the Age of AI
12:00 PM	Gurhans Dhillon, Saint Johns, Creekside High School Omy Patel, Osprey, Pine View School Destinee Britto, TSC Alumni, FSU student, ATD Scholar Moderator: Dr. Angela Long, Chief Engagement Officer, Tallahassee State College	Student Voice: How AI Is Reshaping Learning, Socialization and Workforce Readiness
1:00 PM	Ericka Scheid, Senior Administrator, High School Office, Orange County Public Schools Elizabeth Hadley, District Success Manager, Khan Academy Renee Venegas, SE State & District Partnerships, Khan Academy Moderator: Dr. Alexis Cobo, Postdoctoral Researcher, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science Education	AI for Learning, Not Replacement: Designing the Classroom of the Future with Khan Academy
2:00 PM	Jonathan Kilpatrick, President, Trulight Consulting Jason Fowler, VP, Information Technology, Tallahassee State College Moderator: Dr. Camden Smit, Chief of Staff, Tallahassee State College	School Safety and Cybersecurity Awareness
3:00 PM	Jacob Orellana, Student, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Jack Reed, VP Education Division NUITEQ, ClearTouch Moderator: Dr. Maya Israel, Professor & Director, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science	Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
4:00 PM	Robert Alonso, School Board Member Miami-Dade County Dr. Maya Israel, Professor & Director, UF CS Everyone Center for Computer Science	Closing Key Takeaways and How to Get Involved