Pre-Conference Workshops

Pre-conference workshop details:

• When: Sunday, April 26, 1-4 p.m. Eastern
• Where: Hilton Atlanta Downtown
• Cost: $349 non-member/$249 member
  • Sponsored workshops: free

Workshop options:

Add any of these workshops to your conference registration. If you've already registered, you can sign up for a workshop below.

AI in Practice: How Schools Are Actually Doing the Work

This interactive pre-conference workshop brings together a small group of independent school leaders who are actively implementing AI across their campuses. Rather than featuring a single presenter or polished case studies, this session is designed as a shared, candid conversation among peers who are making real decisions about AI right now.

Participants will hear from several contributors, each leading a segment that explores how AI work is unfolding in their school communities. These conversations will surface both progress and pain points, offering an honest look at what is working, what has been challenging, and what leaders would do differently if they were starting again.

Topics will include:

• Approaches to AI with students and faculty
• Collaboration between academic and IT leaders through AI steering committees
• Designing meaningful AI professional development for boards
• A technical deep dive into practical uses of AI in school operations

Each segment is intentionally discussion-driven, with built-in time for questions, reflection, and group dialogue. Attendees should expect to participate actively, share their own experiences, and learn directly from colleagues who are navigating similar challenges.

This workshop is ideal for technology leaders, academic leaders, and administrators who are looking for practical insight, thoughtful conversation, and concrete ideas they can adapt to their own school contexts.

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Riding the Wave: Building Lasting Resilience in School Leadership

Ideal for: Early career, Mid-career, Seasoned veterans, Team leaders

In the fast-paced world of independent schools, stress is unavoidable—but our response to it can transform how we lead and live. This extended workshop offers time and space to step back, reflect, and build resilience in ways that are sustainable for the long haul. Through research-informed frameworks, guided reflection, and practical tools for the mind, body, and heart, participants will learn strategies to manage stress, sharpen focus, and strengthen social connections. With expanded time for discussion and practice, attendees will craft a personalized resilience roadmap to bring balance, clarity, and strength back into their work and daily lives.

Top 3 Takeaways:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the science and psychology of stress and resilience.
• Practice a variety of experiential tools—breathwork, mindful awareness, and connection practices—that can be applied in real time.
• Develop a personalized resilience plan to integrate strategies into both professional and personal contexts.

Presenter Information:

Megan Bounit
Technology Officer
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N)

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The Evolving Threat of Advanced Phishing: AI, Deepfakes, and Social Engineering

This workshop explores how AI-generated phishing, deepfake fishing, and multi-stage social engineering target students, staff, and leadership, with practical approaches for detection, mitigation, and phishing-resistant controls.

Presenter information:

This workshop will be presented by members of the 9ine Consulting team

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Data and Institutional Research

More details to come, presented by Mission & Data and CIRIS

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Google for Education Security Workshop, by CDW Education

Details to come. 

Registration for this workshop is offered at no cost, thanks to CDW Education.

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