ESC20 AI Summit 2026: Full Schedule

Registration is now open in Connect20 for the 2026 AI Summit (Connect20 Session #113012) You must register in order to receive login information to create a personalized schedule. Invitations to join the Sched conference platform will be distributed beginning in late May to registered attendees.

12:15pm CDT

Secure AI Adoption in the K-12 Classroom

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:15pm - 2:20pm CDT

Hickory/Laurel

As AI makes its way into classrooms, K-12 leaders are under pressure to unlock its academic benefits while still protecting student privacy and maintaining safe learning environments.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how AI is being used in and out of the classroom, the associated risks and the regulatory landscape
Learn an approach to AI governance development and deploymentUnderstand and demonstrate how to Gain
Understand through presentation and demonstration how SentinelOne supports the following:

Real-time visibility into AI usage and enforcement of governance policies for staff and students
Protect student data and privacy (FERPA/COPPA) by automatically identifying and redacting sensitive PII and IEP details before they reach third-party AI tools
Identifies indicators of self-harm, suicide and violence
Secure development of custom educational apps and use AI code assistants without eroding trust

Speakers

Chris Blanding

SentinelOne

Samuel Glaicia

SentinelOne

Sponsors

SentinelOne

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:15pm - 2:20pm CDT
Hickory/Laurel

Workshop, Data Privacy & Security

Company SentinelOne

2:20pm CDT

Closing Remarks

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:20pm - 2:30pm CDT

Hickory/Laurel

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!

Speakers