Technology Week 2025
October 20-24, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Virtual & Recorded)
This virtual event is designed to meet the varied needs of school leaders in the rapidly evolving areas of technology. Leaders are encouraged to invite their team members for the sessions aligned with the work they support. One registration fee covers an unlimited number of school participants; session recordings will be shared for future viewing.
- Slow Down to Speed Up: Strategic Tech Planning in the Era of AI
- Risk Mitigation Made Simple: Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit of Technology and AI
- AI Tools, Safety, and Skills for What’s Coming Next in Admissions & Development
- The Future is Now: Innovation at the Intersection of Tech and Teaching
- Technology Leadership: Juggle. Lead. Thrive.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN:
MONDAY:
CONFERENCE KEYNOTE:
Slow Down to Speed Up: Strategic Tech Planning in the Era of AI
Christina Lewellen, President & CEO, ATLIS
In a world where AI is reshaping the way we teach, learn, and lead, the fastest way forward may be to stop and take stock. This keynote invites technology leaders to pause, reflect, and examine the assumptions driving their school’s tech strategy. The session will explore how to assess current systems, identify gaps, and ensure attendees’ AI-related decisions align with their schools’ mission and values. Participants will leave with practical auditing tools and benchmarking resources to guide more intentional, future-ready choices.
TUESDAY:
Risk Mitigation Made Simple: Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit of Technology and AI
Bill Stites, Director of Technology, Montclair Kimberley Academy and Mark Orchison, Founder & CEO, 9ine
Gain helpful insights and practical tips on how to manage risk at the human level while addressing the growing impact of generative AI and data privacy. This session highlights the “low-hanging fruit” of risk mitigation—immediate, actionable steps school leaders can take to protect themselves, their students, their organizations, and their data from today’s evolving threats.
WEDNESDAY:
AI Tools, Safety, and Skills for What’s Coming Next in Admissions & Development
Evan Harris, President, Pathos Consulting Group
This session introduces admissions and development staff to practical, high-impact AI tools and chatbots designed to save time and reduce repetition. We’ll examine real-world uses relevant to day-to-day work; explore ways to streamline processes; gain valuable data insights; and create compelling content. We’ll also discuss safety concerns, including data privacy, bias, and AI-generated content, then shift toward the skills that staff need to navigate what’s coming next. This session helps staff build to see what kinds of tasks are actually automatable, what aren’t, and how to think more like an AI collaborator.
THURSDAY:
The Future is Now: Innovation at the Intersection of Tech and Teaching
Connie White, Director of Learning & Innovation, Woodward Academy
Join this session to explore the key shifts schools must make to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. We’ll focus on reimagining learning, building future-ready skills, and using emerging technologies. Discover how AI, virtual reality, augmented reality, and maker tools can transform teaching and increase student engagement. Learn strategies for personalizing learning and rethinking assessments. Explore essential skills like adaptability, creativity, ethics, and global collaboration. Walk away with actionable ideas to help your school thrive in the years ahead.
FRIDAY:
Technology Leadership: Juggle. Lead. Thrive.
Matt Scully, Director of Digital Integration & Innovation, Providence Day School
Being a tech leader in an independent school can feel like juggling a dozen priorities at once. This session is all about sharing the tips, tricks, and real-world hacks that make the job a little bit easier—and a lot more fun. Come ready to swap ideas, pick up some practical strategies, and leave with fresh inspiration you can put to work right away.
REGISTRATION:
| Who? | Fee: |
| VAIS Members | $325 |
| Non-Members | $650 |
Register only ONE person from your school who will distribute all the details and access for the program.
REGISTRATION/REFUND DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16
Please reach out to Laura Godwin with any questions.
