What is the AI Education Summit 2026?
The AI Education Summit 2026 is a free, live online event running October 22 to 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM ET each day. Hosted by AI strategist Alicia Lyttle and presented by AI InnoVision, it brings 44 speakers to K-12 teachers, higher-ed staff, school leaders, and anyone curious about AI. No coding needed.
Over three days, the summit turns the big question of AI in education into practical steps you can use the next school week. Each speaker leads a short, focused session (about 18 minutes), so you move quickly from idea to action instead of sitting through long lectures. You will see how educators build their first AI helper, personalize learning, design curriculum faster, protect student trust, and open new career paths with AI. Sessions are grouped so you can follow the themes that matter to you, whether you teach kindergarten, run a campus, train nurses, or coach adults into a next chapter. Many sessions end with a free expert gift, and the speakers are there to teach, not to pitch programs during their talks.
Several events use a similar name this year. This page is about the free online AI Education Summit held October 22 to 24, 2026, hosted by Alicia Lyttle and presented by AI InnoVision.
| Event | AI Education Summit 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 22 to 24, 2026 (Thursday to Saturday, 3 days) |
| Time | 10 AM to 4 PM ET each day; doors open 9:30 AM ET (that is 9 AM CT, 8 AM MT, 7 AM PT) |
| Format | Live online, attend from anywhere with an internet connection |
| Price | Free |
| Host | Alicia Lyttle, AI strategist, TEDx speaker, founder of the International Association of Artificial Intelligence Consultants |
| MC | Stacey Hines, AI Transformation Strategist and founder of Epic Transformation |
| Speakers | 44 across three days, plus special guest Ava Allen |
| Requirements | None. No coding or technical background needed |
| Best for | K-12 teachers, higher-ed staff, school leaders, and professionals exploring AI |
| Register | aiandeducationsummit.com |
When is the AI Education Summit and what time does it start?
The summit runs three days in a row: Thursday October 22, Friday October 23, and Saturday October 24, 2026. Each day runs from 10 AM to 4 PM Eastern Time, with doors opening at 9:30 AM ET for the welcome. In other US time zones that start is 9 AM Central, 8 AM Mountain, and 7 AM Pacific. Because it is fully online, you join from anywhere with a link, no travel and no venue. Here is the day-by-day schedule in Eastern Time.
| Day | Date | Hours (ET) | Doors | Lunch break | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Thu, Oct 22 | 10 AM to 4 PM | 9:30 AM | around 12:59 PM | 3:50 PM |
| Day 2 | Fri, Oct 23 | 10 AM to 4 PM | 9:30 AM | around 12:59 PM | 4:13 PM |
| Day 3 | Sat, Oct 24 | 10 AM to 4 PM | 9:30 AM | around 12:56 PM | 3:04 PM |
Each day closes with remarks, announcements, and networking, so it is worth staying to the end. Sessions are short and back to back, which makes it easy to drop in for the themes you care about and step away during the lunch break.
Is the AI Education Summit really free?
Yes. Registration for the AI Education Summit is completely free, and the official page confirms it. Your free ticket gives you access to all three days of live sessions, the full 44-speaker lineup, and the expert gifts that many speakers share after their talks. You sign up once on the official site, and you are in for the whole event. There is nothing to buy to attend, and no card is needed to reserve your seat. Because seats for a live online event are limited by the room, it is smart to register early rather than wait for the day it starts. The summit is funded by the organizers and the speakers, who are there to teach practical AI for education, not to sell you something from the stage.
Who is the AI Education Summit for?
This summit is built for educators and curious professionals at every level, whether you use AI every day or you are still figuring out where it fits. You do not need coding or a technical background to follow along. It is a strong fit if you are:
- A K-12 teacher who wants to build a first AI helper and save hours on lessons, workbooks, and materials
- A homeschooler who wants to plan smarter and personalize learning while keeping it human
- A higher-ed instructor or administrator leading a campus into the AI era
- A school or district leader working on AI policy, ethics, and readiness
- A nurse or health educator preparing students for real clinical practice with AI
- A career changer or professional over 50 turning experience into a practical next chapter
- An entrepreneur or coach who wants to turn expertise into AI-powered learning or products
In short, if your work touches teaching, learning, or helping people grow, there is a track for you. The sessions are practical and beginner-friendly, so you leave with steps you can use, not just ideas.
Who are the speakers at the AI Education Summit?
The summit features 44 speakers across three days, plus 13-year-old special guest Ava Allen, hosted by Alicia Lyttle with Stacey Hines as MC. Each speaker leads one focused session of about 18 minutes. Here is the full lineup by day, with each session title, so you can plan what to attend.
Day 1: Thursday, October 22 (15 speakers)
| Speaker | Session |
|---|---|
| Denise Smith | What If Opportunity Called You? How AI Can Help People See and Choose What Comes Next |
| Dr. María E. Meléndez-Tirado | From Teacher to AI-Powered Educator: Build Your First AI Helper |
| Melanie Waters | From AI Curious to AI Capable |
| Arthenia Richard | Make AI Sound Like You: Save Time Without Losing Your Voice, Trust, or Human Connection |
| Tomica King Jackson | From Childcare Problems to Smarter Solutions: How AI Can Lighten the Load |
| Miriam Yenga | The AI-Assisted Homeschool: Plan Smarter, Personalize Learning, and Stay Human |
| Kachi Amajor | The Education-to-Wealth Pipeline |
| Karen Mamone | Give Teachers Back to Their Students: From One Idea to an Entire Learning Experience |
| Mesha Bazemore | From One Lesson to a Resource Suite: Classroom-Ready Workbooks, Posters, and Materials |
| Dr. Willa M. Smiley | AI & Seniors: How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Healthcare |
| Kiara Cansler | What If AI Could Help You See a Future You Cannot See Yet? |
| Lee Ann Prather | Don't Ban It. Teach It. |
| Jacqueline D. Starkes | Refresh, Reset, Go: Turn Your Experience into a Practical Next Chapter After 50 |
| Dr. Troy N. Thomas | Why Ethical AI Matters: Introducing the C.H.A.R.A.C.T.E.R. Framework |
| Dr. Sancian Crawford | Health Reclaimed: From Preserving Knowledge to Population-Centered Intelligence |
Day 2: Friday, October 23 (16 speakers)
| Speaker | Session |
|---|---|
| Abraham Kevin Spann | We Make AI Easy: 3 Steps to Launch and Dominate Your AI-Driven Business |
| Tyesha E. Bell | Your Experience Is the Value: Turning Expertise into AI-Powered Learning |
| Khatrina Griffith Higgs | AI Literacy Is More Than Technology. It Is Access. |
| Dr. Inga Parker | The School Day Supported: Practical AI for Teaching and Leading |
| Angelia Malbrew | Find Your AI Lane: Education Edition |
| Heather S. M. John, MBA | The Human Curriculum for the AI Era: Five Intelligences Every Learner Needs |
| Pamela Berry | The 30-Day Teacher: Build a Month of Instruction in Minutes |
| Chiyedza Nyahuye | Griot-to-GPT: How I Taught 100+ Elders to Direct AI |
| Theresa Padovano | Using AI to Personalize Learning and Get Unstuck |
| Andrea Watson-James | Before the Algorithm: The Human Curriculum Most AI Programs Are Missing |
| Mick Sandoval, Ed.D. | The 15-Minute Leadership Reset: Regain Control When Everything Becomes Urgent |
| Takhia Gaither | TEACH & PAUSE: A Filter for Using AI Without Compromising What You Teach |
| Martine Brown | 3 Ways Canva + AI Will Change the Way We Design and Work |
| Dr. Evelyn Nettles Hines | The AI-Ready School: Empowering Teachers, Administrators, and Students |
| LaTonia Burris | From Benefits Expert to App Builder: No Code, No Problem |
| Kevin Smith | From ABCs to Apps: Imagine It. Build It. Let Them Explore. |
Day 3: Saturday, October 24 (13 speakers)
| Speaker | Session |
|---|---|
| Edilsa G. LeGrier | Building the Trust Layer |
| Charnell Gulley | Beyond the Nursing License: How AI Can Help Nurses Prepare for Clinical Practice |
| Cheana Leon | Don't Start Over. Transition Forward. |
| Dr. Joi Howard | From Knowing to Doing: AI Simulation for Stronger Teacher-Student Relationships |
| Dawn Love | AI for Transformation: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Opportunity |
| Dr. Sarah David | The AI-Ready Leader: Leading Higher Education into the Future of Work |
| Terrichele Bradley | What Would You Stop Doing? The TEACH Framework to Redefine Education Work With AI |
| Kelly Spain | From Syllabus to Command Center: AI Dashboards for Educators |
| Tosin Pickett | From Prompting to Process Transformation: A Roadmap for AI-Ready Operations |
| Nina Stevenson | Smart Nursing Operations: The Future of Nursing Education and Licensure |
| Tamara Miller-Villanueva | From Lab Result to Better Question: AI to Support Kidney Patient Education |
| Ava Allen (Special Guest) | Don't Give Me the Answer, Teach Me! How a 13-Year-Old Uses AI as Her Tutor |
| Christina Cooper | Before You Approve Your Next AI Solution: What Every Leader Must Verify |
What topics will the summit cover?
The sessions are organized around five outcomes, so you can pick what you want to walk away with:
- Operate: run your classroom, campus, or practice more smoothly, from lesson planning to dashboards and operations.
- Grow: turn your experience into new income, products, or a next chapter, with no-code tools and AI-powered learning.
- Teach & Care: personalize learning and support students and patients while keeping the human connection front and center.
- Govern: lead on AI policy, ethics, and trust, with frameworks for using AI responsibly in schools and higher ed.
- Create: build your own AI helpers, apps, workbooks, and materials, even if you have never written a line of code.
Across the lineup you will also see focused themes such as Classroom AI, AI Literacy and Access, Curriculum and Learning, Health Education, Leadership and Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Careers and Next Chapters. That spread is why the summit works for a brand-new teacher and a district leader on the same ticket.
Who is hosting the AI Education Summit?
The host is Alicia Lyttle, an AI strategist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author who founded the International Association of Artificial Intelligence Consultants. She was named one of JPMorgan Chase's 100 Women to KNOW in America, is a regular AI commentator on ABC News Live and Fox 5, and has keynoted across six continents. Her awards include the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and a Stevie Award for Coach/Mentor of the Year. She is known for making AI simple and practical for people without a technical background, which is exactly the tone of this event.
She is joined by MC Stacey Hines, an AI Transformation Strategist, Fractional Chief Transformation Officer, and founder and CEO of Epic Transformation. Stacey created the Caribbean AI Summit and has worked with LinkedIn, KPMG, and the Canadian High Commission. She is the first Jamaican IT Fellow appointed by Britain's Chartered Institute for IT, and her recognitions include CWIT Woman of the Year 2026 and Top 50 Caribbean Woman in Tech. Together, Alicia and Stacey keep three full days moving at a pace that stays useful from the welcome to the closing.
Which day should I attend?
All three days are free with one ticket, so you can join every session. If your time is tight, here is a simple guide to the day that likely fits you best.
- Attend Day 1 (Oct 22) if you are a classroom teacher or homeschooler who wants to build a first AI helper and create lessons, workbooks, and materials faster, or if you are exploring a new direction or a next chapter after 50. Day 1 leans into Classroom AI, curriculum, careers, and a first look at AI in health.
- Attend Day 2 (Oct 23) if you want ready-to-use classroom systems, like building a month of instruction in minutes, personalizing learning, using Canva plus AI, or even building a simple app with no code. Day 2 is the most hands-on build day, with strong curriculum and literacy sessions.
- Attend Day 3 (Oct 24) if you lead a campus, school, or district, work in nursing or health education, or care about AI policy, ethics, and trust. Day 3 is the leadership and higher-ed day, with frameworks for AI-ready operations and governance, plus special guest Ava Allen.
Not sure? Register free and drop into the sessions that match your week. The short format makes it easy to sample a theme and move on.
How do I register for the AI Education Summit?
Registration is on the official site and takes under a minute. Here is how it works:
- Register free. Open the official registration page and reserve your seat. No card is needed, and you are signed up for all three days.
- Join live. Add October 22 to 24 to your calendar. Doors open at 9:30 AM ET and sessions run 10 AM to 4 PM ET each day. You join online from anywhere.
- Use it the same week. Follow the sessions that fit your work, collect the expert gifts, and put one or two ideas to work right away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AI Education Summit 2026?
It is a free, live, 3-day online event hosted by AI strategist Alicia Lyttle and presented by AI InnoVision. It runs October 22 to 24, 2026, with 44 speakers sharing practical AI for teaching, learning, leadership, and careers.
When is it and what time does it start?
October 22 to 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM ET each day, with doors at 9:30 AM ET. That is 9 AM CT, 8 AM MT, and 7 AM PT. It is online, so you join from anywhere.
Is the AI Education Summit really free?
Yes. Registration is completely free and includes all three days, the full 44-speaker lineup, and the expert gifts shared during the event. There is nothing to buy to attend.
Do I need coding or AI experience to attend?
No. There is no coding and no technical background required. The sessions are built for beginners and for people still figuring out where AI fits in their work.
Who is hosting the summit?
Alicia Lyttle, an AI strategist, TEDx speaker, and founder of the International Association of Artificial Intelligence Consultants, with Stacey Hines, founder of Epic Transformation, as MC.
Who is the summit for?
K-12 teachers, homeschoolers, higher-ed staff, school and district leaders, nurses and health educators, career changers, and entrepreneurs who want to use AI in education and growth.
How many speakers are there?
44 speakers across the three days, plus 13-year-old special guest Ava Allen. Each one leads a focused session of about 18 minutes, so you move quickly from idea to action.
How do I register for the AI Education Summit?
Register free on the official site in under a minute. You reserve your seat once and you are in for all three days, October 22 to 24, 2026.
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