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.


Morning

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

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM: Break the Ice with Communication & Our Purpose
"Why Curiosity Matters Now: Setting the Stage for Transformative Learning"

9:15 AM - 10:10 AM: Blueprints for Wonder


"Creating Lesson Plans That Naturally Evoke Curiosity"

10:10 AM - 10:25 AM: Break

10:25 AM - 11:20 AM: Cultivating Curiosity Ecosystems


"Designing Learning Environments That Invite Exploration"

11:25 AM - 12:20 PM: Igniting Inquiry


"Trailer Inspired Micro Inquiry for Instant Engagement"

Afternoon

12:20 PM - 1:05 PM: Lunch (Grab and Talk)

1:10 PM - 2:05 PM: Curiosity in Action


"Student-Led Explorations Within Curriculum Constraints"

2:10 PM - 3:00 PM: Interactive Application Activities

3:05 PM - 4:10 PM: Panel Discussion: "Sparking Curiosity in the Classroom" with Audience Q/A

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: The Reflective Curiosity Catalyst


Reflection and Closing Remarks

5: 30 PM - 7:30 PM: Networking at Idle Hands Patio Bar