ESC20 AI Summit 2026

New to Data Studio?
This session is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics in a practical, approachable way. Participants will explore how AI can simplify data analysis, dashboard creation, and reporting without requiring advanced technical skills.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and real-world education examples, attendees will learn how to connect data sources, build simple visualizations, ask AI-powered questions, and turn data into meaningful insights. Whether you're just getting started or need a refresher, this session will help you build confidence and leave with tools you can use immediately.         

Data Studio doesn't have to be intimidating. Join this beginner-friendly session to learn the fundamentals of creating dashboards, exploring data, and leveraging AI to gain insights. No prior experience required.

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(Laptop recommended)
 
Stop prompting AI from scratch every day and start building your ultimate digital workforce. This session shifts your perspective from using a standard chatbot to onboarding permanent, agentic AI partners—specialized team members designed to co-pilot your specific workflows, manage complex tasks, and execute your unique operational logic.
 
Session Highlights

• Onboarding Your AI Partner: Learn the step-by-step process of configuring a Gem's "mindset," setting its role boundaries, and training it to think and react like an expert teammate.
• From Prompts to Collaboration: Move beyond basic Q&A into true agentic workflows, using custom Gems as active partners for specialized tasks like content editing, research synthesis, or project planning.
• Scaling Team Efficiency: Discover how to deploy and share these custom AI colleagues across your organization to align brand voice, standardize processes, and automate collective workflows.

Thank you for joining us for the ESC-20 AI Summit 2026! Before you head out, please join Patricia Holub and Julie Martinez for a brief wrap-up of today's learning, key takeaways, and next steps for bringing these AI frameworks back to your districts.

• Reminder: Don't forget to complete your feedback forms to officially finalize your professional development credits for the day!
• Thank you again to all of our incredible sponsors and presenters for making this event possible. Safe travels home!