From Curiosity to Leadership: Reimagining Learning with AI Transform curiosity into action. Empower teaching with innovation.
What if curiosity wasn't just a classroom strategy—but the foundation of ethical leadership, innovation, and school transformation? Join 150+ visionary educators for three transformative days where AI meets inquiry, action research meets creativity, and fearless teaching becomes fearless leadership.
Listen to our conference theme song: "Reimagine Learning (Spark the Future)"
🎧 More Music for the Educator's Soul – Fearless Educator Radio
Spark Curiosity EDU 2026 is designed for educators ready to move beyond the basics and step into leadership—leading with AI, leading with inquiry, and leading with integrity. You'll leave with tools you can teach immediately, research frameworks you can implement Monday morning, and a network of innovators who believe curiosity changes everything.
Walk away with an AI-powered lesson ready to teach using the Spark Curiosity AI Coach
Learn to lead inquiry cycles that transform teaching teams and deepen student learning
A decision-making framework you can share with your school leaders
See what made Spark Curiosity EDU 2025 unforgettable. Watch educators discover new strategies, connect with peers, and leave inspired to transform their classrooms.
Join educators who transformed their practice in 2025
From hands-on AI workshops to powerful keynotes and authentic connections—this is what happens when curiosity meets community.
Be Part of 2026For years, Kampus Insights has helped thousands of educators ignite student engagement through curiosity-driven instruction. But 2026 marks a bold evolution: we're not just teaching teachers how to spark curiosity—we're equipping them to lead with it.
Spark Curiosity EDU 2026 brings together the proven Spark Curiosity Model with cutting-edge AI integration, action research, and leadership development. Whether you're a classroom teacher designing your first inquiry-based unit or a school leader reimagining professional learning, this conference meets you where you are—and elevates where you're going.
This year, curiosity becomes strategy. Innovation becomes culture. And educators become the fearless leaders our schools need most.
We are honored to introduce the leader behind Spark Curiosity EDU 2026's strategic direction and planning. With exceptional expertise in education leadership and partnership development, our Conference Planning Chair brings a wealth of experience in creating transformative learning experiences that drive real impact for educators and students alike.
Conference Planning Chair | Strategic Partnerships Executive
Three pathways. One transformative experience.
For teachers who want to ignite deeper learning through AI-powered inquiry, creativity, and engagement strategies that work in any subject, any grade level.
For instructional coaches, department leads, and teacher-leaders ready to facilitate collaborative action research and build curiosity-driven professional learning communities.
For school leaders, administrators, and tech coordinators navigating responsible AI adoption, data privacy, and ethical decision-making in rapidly changing educational landscapes.
Learn from Visionary Leaders Transforming Education
Spark Curiosity EDU 2026 brings together some of Texas's most innovative superintendents, legal experts, and instructional leaders for an afternoon panel that bridges policy, practice, and classroom reality. Meet the voices who will guide our conversation on AI, ethics, and leadership.
Founder & CEO, Kampus Insights | Conference Host
Olivia Odileke is the visionary behind Spark Curiosity EDU, Fearless Educator Radio and the author of Unleashing Curiosity. Blending her background in Industrial Engineering and Instructional Technology, Olivia has trained over 25,000 educators worldwide in curiosity-driven instruction. As CEO of Kampus Insights, she designs transformative professional learning experiences that help teachers ignite wonder, deepen engagement, and lead with fearless innovation. Olivia's mission: make curiosity-driven learning accessible to every classroom.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 3:15–4:30 PM
Interim Superintendent
Hitchcock ISD
Superintendent
West Sabine ISD
Law Professor & AI Governance Strategist
University of Miami School of Law
Chief Education Officer
Stephanie Boyce & Associates, LLC
Leading with AI and Curiosity: Perspectives from the Boardroom to the Classroom
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 3:15–4:30 PM
This interactive panel brings together two superintendents, a legal expert, and a classroom leader for honest dialogue about AI adoption, ethics, and transformation. We'll poll the audience live, address YOUR biggest concerns, and ensure every voice in the room is heard.
Register Now to Attend This PanelHands-on workshops, breakthrough strategies, and tools you can use Monday morning
Led by: Olivia Odileke
Learn to use our proprietary AI Coach to design an interactive, inquiry-based PowerPoint or digital lesson in under 90 minutes. Walk out with a ready-to-teach resource and a replicable process for AI-enhanced lesson design. This signature workshop gives you immediate, practical tools to transform your classroom instruction with AI while maintaining the curiosity-driven approach that makes learning stick.
Led by: Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce
Stop fighting against AI and start making it work for you. Learn a practical 3-step strategy for leveraging AI to increase engagement with diverse learners—from station activities to weekly lessons and everything in between. Walk away with culturally responsive lesson plans and activities created in real time, designed around your students' interests and needs. This workshop bridges equity and innovation, showing you how to use AI as a teaching assistant while keeping instruction human-centered and relevant.
Led by: Olivia Odileke
Music fuels movement. Experience original songs from Fearless Educator Radio throughout the conference, then join our special session where you'll compose a class anthem using AI tools. Leave with a soundtrack for resilient, joyful teaching. This unique workshop combines creativity, technology, and emotional connection to help you energize your classroom in ways you never imagined.
Led by: Olivia Odileke
Discover how to lead inquiry cycles that use AI to support teacher reflection, collaboration, and measurable classroom change. Perfect for coaches and teacher-leaders ready to scale curiosity beyond their own classrooms. This workshop provides you with protocols, templates, and real-world examples of action research in practice, so you can facilitate meaningful professional learning that transforms teaching teams.
Led by: Marcia Narine Weldon, JD
A focused 60-minute workshop for school leaders. Walk through real-world scenarios involving data privacy, transparency, and responsible AI adoption—and leave with a framework your team can use immediately. This session bridges legal compliance and ethical leadership, helping you make confident decisions about AI tools, vendor contracts, and student data protection in an era of rapid technological change.
Our program features 8 concurrent breakout workshops across three tracks: Spark Classroom, LeadSpark Team, and AI + Ethics. We're finalizing our guest presenter lineup and will announce additional sessions soon.
Apply to Present a SessionSpark Curiosity EDU 2026 is powered by partnership. We're seeking mission-aligned organizations to co-promote this event and bring 150+ educators to Austin.
This is more than a conference. It's a movement. And we'd love for you to lead it with us.
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Two transformative days of learning, connection, and leadership development
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kickoff Networking Event
Rooftop Bar, Cambria Hotel Austin
Mix, mingle, and spark connections under the Austin skyline.
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
8:00–9:30 AM
Morning Keynote: "From Curiosity to Leadership: Why Inquiry Is the New Instructional Equity"
9:30–10:00 AM
Hands-On Practice Session
10:00–11:00 AM
Breakout Session 1 (2 concurrent workshops)
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Breakout Session 2 (2 concurrent workshops)
12:00–1:00 PM
Lunch + Fearless Educator Radio Listening Session
1:00–2:00 PM
Breakout Session 3 (2 concurrent workshops)
2:00–3:00 PM
Breakout Session 4 (2 concurrent workshops)
3:15–4:30 PM
Afternoon Leadership Panel: "Leading with AI and Curiosity: Perspectives from the Boardroom to the Classroom"
4:30–6:00 PM
Applied Practice + Closing Reflection
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Closing Breakfast
Hotel Restaurant, Cambria Hotel Austin
Reflect, connect, and commit to leading with curiosity.
Total Program: 1 Keynote + 8 Breakout Workshops + 1 Expert Panel Discussion = 10 Core Learning Experiences
Secure your spot at the most transformative education conference of 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin
Room Block Rate: $139/night
Book your room early! Room block is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hear from educators who attended Spark Curiosity EDU 2025
"The Spark Curiosity Conference didn't just give me strategies—it gave me back my why. I left Austin feeling like a brand-new teacher, ready to lead with curiosity and courage."
— Yolando J., Math Teacher
"This wasn't your typical PD. It was a movement. The energy, the tools, the people—I've never felt more connected to a community of educators who truly get it."
— James F., Chemistry Teacher
"The practical nature of Spark Curiosity's quick inquiry tasks means I can use them spontaneously to energize my class. It's remarkable how a simple 5-minute activity can transform the entire learning atmosphere."
— Alisha P., 7th Grade English Teacher
Since our inaugural event in 2025, Spark Curiosity EDU has empowered hundreds of educators to transform their classrooms into ecosystems of wonder, engagement, and fearless learning. In 2026, we're taking it further—from classroom to culture, from curiosity to leadership.
Got questions? We've got answers.
Yes! All attendees will receive a certificate of completion for 8 hours of professional development. This conference meets the requirements for continuing education credits in Texas and can be submitted for reimbursement in most districts. You'll receive your certificate via email within one week of the conference closing.
Your registration includes:
Not included: Hotel accommodations and transportation (but we've secured a special rate of $139/night at Cambria Hotel Austin)
Absolutely! We offer group discounts for district purchases:
Contact us at [email protected] to arrange group registration and receive an invoice for your district.
Cancellation Policy:
All refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]
Yes! We designed this conference for educators at ALL levels of AI comfort—from "I'm curious but cautious" to "I'm already experimenting." Our sessions are clearly labeled by experience level, and the Spark Curiosity AI Coach workshop is specifically designed for beginners. You'll never feel lost or left behind.
Keynote and Panel Discussion session will be recorded and made available to all attendees for 90 days post-conference. Breakout workshops will not be recorded to encourage authentic participation and discussion, but all workshop materials and resources will be provided digitally.
Spark Curiosity EDU 2026 is designed as an in-person, immersive experience to maximize networking, hands-on learning, and community building. We do not offer a virtual attendance option. However, keynote recordings will be available to registered attendees post-conference.
Early Bird Registration: $299
Room Block Rate: $139/night at Cambria Hotel Austin
Space is Limited to 150 Educators
July 31, 2026 is closer than you think. Don't wait to secure your spot at the most transformative education conference of the year. Join the movement. Lead with curiosity. Reimagine what's possible.
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