January 26-29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Digital Guardians: How School Leaders Are Rising to the AI Challenge

January 12, 2026
W221 A&B
District Leaders
In today’s hyper-connected world artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of education — and safety. From deepfakes to data privacy the digital landscape can feel like uncharted territory for teachers students and families alike. Yet across the nation school leaders are stepping up as digital guardians — protecting guiding and empowering the next generation to thrive confidently in this new era.  

Join Avni Trivedi founder of MASK NextGen as she moderates an inspiring conversation with visionary district leaders from across the country who are pioneering innovative approaches to digital citizenship online safety and AI literacy. Together they’ll share practical insights real-world challenges and success stories from the front lines of education technology — and explore what it means to lead with courage compassion and clarity in an age shaped by algorithms.  Learn how schools are integrating AI safely and ethically into classrooms. Hear strategies for building digital resilience among students and staff. Discover ways to engage parents and communities in shared digital responsibility.  Uncover leadership lessons from districts defining what “next generation safety” truly means.
Speakers
Mr. Scott Bailey, SUPERINTENDENT IN RESIDENCE - NextGen Shield inc.
Avni Trivedi, CEO - NextGen Shield INC
Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools - Desert Sands Unified School District
Dr. Rick Surrency, Superintendent - Putnam County School District
Mr. Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer - Education Research Development Institute (ERDI)
Mr. Phil Hintz, CTO - Chief Technology Officer - Niles Township High School District 219

Access Type

All Registration Types Permitted

Session Type

Technology Solution Seminars

Topic

Digital Citizenship/Media Literacy

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Emerging Technology (AI/AR/VR/XR/MR/3D Printing/Metaverse/etc.)