June 19, 2025 - Juneteenth House Party
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Downtown Austin


Welcome & Check-In

Welcome address by Olivia Odileke, CEO of Kampus Insights

Special Juneteenth presentation

Mingle with fellow educators

Photo Booth available all evening

Curiosity Corner: Connect with attendees through engaging questions


June 20, 2025 - Main Conference Day


Austin Central Library


Conference Theme Tracks:

Blueprints for Wonder: Mastering Curiosity-Driven Lesson Design

Focus: Planning and Preparation

This theme emphasizes creating lesson plans and curricula that naturally evoke curiosity and set the stage for engaged learning.

Cultivating Curiosity Ecosystems: Crafting Inspiring Learning Environments

Focus: The Learning Environment

This theme explores how to design and maintain physical and emotional spaces that nurture curiosity and encourage exploration.

Igniting Inquiry: Quick Strategies for Instant Engagement

Focus: Best Instructional Practices (Quick Inquiry Learning)

This theme highlights rapid, effective techniques to spark curiosity and critical thinking in the classroom.

Curiosity in Action: Fueling Active Learning and Student Engagement

Focus: Student Engagement

This theme focuses on strategies to keep students actively involved, including technology integration and project-based learning.

The Reflective Curiosity Catalyst: Evolving Your Teaching Practice

Focus: Teacher Reflections

This theme emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and self-reflection in maintaining a curiosity-driven classroom.


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Check-in (Registration)

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Break the Ice with Communication

9:15 AM - 10:05 AM: Panel on Sparking Curiosity in the Classroom

10:10 AM - 11:05 AM: Presentation 1

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM: Break

11:30 AM - 12:25 PM: Presentation 2

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Lunch (Grab and Talk)

1:20 PM - 2:15 PM: Presentation 3

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM: Presentation 4

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM: [Activity to be determined]

3:45 PM - 4:20 PM: Reflection and Closing Remarks

4:45 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking in the Art Gallery