Ben Nemtin

Make the Impossible Possible
Ben Nemtin is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and creator of The Buried Life reality series. His message of “radical possibility” inspires and resonates with generations. Nemtin establishes an undeniable truth: Personal growth fuels professional growth, which drives organizational success. Through a journey of completing seemingly impossible dreams, Nemtin demonstrates that purpose is the fuel that ignites the impossible, and giving back is the catalyst that multiplies your impact exponentially. His message and the “5 Steps to Make the Impossible Possible,” will equip listeners with the tools to tackle the insurmountable.

Jared Horvath, Ph.D.

The Digital Delusion – Classroom Technology and Student Achievement: What’s the Connection?
There is no stopping the onslaught of digital technologies aimed at education in general, and students in particular. Data show that adopting these tools, both within and beyond the classroom, may lead to decreased relationships, increased stress, and decreased learning. Neuroscientist, educator, and author of The Digital Delusion, Jared Horvath, Ph.D., offers insight into the impacts of digital technologies on student learning and experience and how technology impacts brain development and stress response. With a deeper understanding, we will be better poised to meaningfully consider when and how we choose to employ tech and AI to supplement the learning process.

Mary Hemphill, Ph.D.

Future-Proof Leadership: Leading & Learning in a Skills-Based Economy
The question is no longer whether education is changing; it's whether those at the decision-making table are equipped to govern through it. Edtech educator and leadership coach Mary Hemphill, Ph.D., offers an actionable conversation on future-proofing governance: name the shift happening in education and own your role in leading through it; identify the essential skills your students, staff, and communities need; move beyond the noise of AI and edtech to purposeful, people-centered governance; align tools, policy, and systems with real instructional needs and learn how to make decisions that enhance, not complicate, teaching and learning across every district context.