Alana Winnick, Author of “The Generative Age,” to Keynote FETC 2026
West Palm Beach, FL (October 14, 2025) – The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), the flagship community of Community EDU, is pleased to welcome Alana Winnick, Educational Technology Director, Pocantico Hills CSD, and author of The Generative Age, as a keynote to the 2026 conference.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the landscape of education and challenge educators to reimagine teaching and learning, Winnick will share her vision for creating schools where every learner feels seen, heard, and inspired to lead.
“Alana represents the heart of the conversation happening in education today,” said Jennifer Womble, FETC Conference Chair. “The Generative Age is more than a book — it’s a call to action for educators to understand how AI and innovation can elevate human potential and elevate student voice. Her message aligns perfectly with our vision for FETC 2026: empowering every learner and leader to thrive in a world transformed by technology.”
In her keynote, Winnick will explore how curiosity, creativity, and authentic engagement – combined with emerging technologies like AI – can help students succeed in school and life. She will emphasize that AI should complement, not replace, human connection, fostering deeper learning and equity.
Her message encourages educators, teachers, and students to explore and create purposefully with technology, ensuring innovation enhances rather than replaces the human aspect of education.
Winnick’s keynote, “The Future of Learning: Empowering Every Student to Thrive,” is scheduled for Monday, January 12, from 9 to 10 am in the Orange County Convention Center. Alana Winnick will be signing 200 copies of her book, The Generative Age, in the Meet the Author Booth on the Expo after her keynote address, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
FETC 2026 registration is now open.
About FETC
The Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) is a premier event and year-round community for technology decision-makers, innovators, and educators. Its annual conference brings together K-12 education leaders for cutting-edge sessions, hands-on workshops and an expansive exhibit hall featuring more than 450 leading solution providers. FETC also leads a State Alliance Network, a national group committed to promoting innovation, improving professional development, and showcasing exemplary practices in using technology to support teaching and learning.
About CommunityEDU
CommunityEDU, a division of Arc, was established in 2025to unify its network of powerful media, events, and community platforms to equip education and technology leaders with the tools, knowledge, and connections to create meaningful change across K-12 and higher education. Its media platforms include District Administration and University Business. Key events are the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) and Leadhership Network for Women. CommunityEDU also manages the District Administration Leadership Institute (DALI), which offers leadership development through superintendent summits and cabinet retreats.
Arc Network
Arc is a B2B events, data, and media platform, backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital. Founded to redefine business networking, Arc organizes over 120 events a year and operates critical content platforms in HR technology, agriculture and food, financial services, investing, and education technology. Arc has over 300 talented colleagues in the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, and Singapore, who create new ways to connect communities, wherever, whenever, or however people need to come together to grow their businesses.
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