As a global lead for TeachAI at Code.org, Katie Finnegan is helping education systems worldwide rethink how we teach, learn, and lead in the age of artificial intelligence. From classrooms to capitals, she’s shaping policy and practice that ensures students don’t just use AI—they understand it, question it, and build it responsibly. In this keynote, Katie will share bold ideas from the frontlines of AI education, including her work on the AILit Framework and what it takes to create meaningful, ethical engagement with AI at scale.

As Marketing and Brand Lead for Microsoft Unified, Joel Graves helps customers around the world understand how AI-powered support drives business value. In this session, he’ll show how marketers and teams of any size can use AI tools to streamline content creation, boost campaigns, and tell better stories that cut through the noise.

Ian Weyenburg is a software builder and problem solver who thrives when working fast with smart, driven teams. He builds tools that deliver real value, tackles tough challenges head-on, and drives toward clear goals. Join his workshop as he brings that energy and focus to help you turn AI ideas into actionable solutions.

Dr. Adam Carewe is a physician, exercise physiologist, and clinical informatics expert with over 15 years in family medicine and digital health. Formerly CMIO at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, he now advises healthcare leaders through NerdMDs®, helping design innovative care models that reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes. He also co-hosts the NerdMDs | Efficiency Unlocked podcast and writes on healthcare technology and consumer innovation at rewski.com

Lindsay Berger is the Senior Lead of National Programs at aiEDU, where she builds and implements partnerships that expand AI education nationwide. With 15+ years in education as a teacher, coach, and systems leader, she has led professional development, teacher growth, and school leader coaching—most recently at Seattle Public Schools. A Danielson and Washington State Framework Specialist, she also serves on the board of the True Measure Collaborative, supporting multilingual learners and students with special needs. Lindsay lives in Seattle’s Capitol Hill with her husband and two children.

What happens when AI actually helps people do their jobs better? Alex Liu is putting that question to the test. In this session, she’ll demo Colleague AI, a teacher-designed tool that blends generative AI with real classroom practice. From policy analysis to AI-guided instruction, her research pulls back the curtain on what works, what doesn't, and why human oversight still matters. Whether you're in education, tech, or just curious how AI is being used, not just hyped, you won't want to miss this.

I am dedicated to working to support K-12 educators in providing equitable opportunities and outcomes for students of all backgrounds. I am passionate about STEM education, particularly computer science education and its importance in the 21st century. I strive to make a difference in the communities that I support through listening, showing empathy, and using data to make decisions and drive towards positive outcomes.

I specialize in building data-driven solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud technologies from predictive models to computer vision and scalable pipelines. My work spans agriculture, healthcare, and robotics, but the unifying theme is leveraging AI/ML and data engineering to solve real-world problems at scale.

Carl Sweetland is the Founder and Principal Strategist at TechBridge360, helping mission-driven organizations align technology with purpose. With 20+ years of IT leadership across education, nonprofit, and civic sectors, he specializes in strategic planning, Microsoft 365 optimization, and AI integration. A former technical leader at Bellevue School District and advisor with Microsoft Education, Carl is known for translating complexity into clarity and guiding institutions toward scalable, human-centered solutions. Based in West Seattle, he brings a passion for equity, service, and community stewardship to every project.