A Close the Gap Foundation summit

AI for Educators: Practical Tools, Responsible Use and Student Equity

A virtual summit for teachers, ed tech leaders, and anyone with a passion or curiosity for how AI can help education.

Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PDT
Format: Fully remote

Overview

AI is changing education fast, and most of us are figuring it out as we go. Let's figure it out together.

We'll spend an afternoon on both the opportunities and the challenges, honestly. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or already using it every day, you'll leave with new ideas, people worth knowing, and something you can actually put to work.

This is for you if

You're just getting startedCurious, maybe a little overwhelmed, and looking for a friendly place to begin. You're exactly who we built this for.
You're already experimentingYou've been trying things in your work. Come compare notes and pick up a few more.
You're here for the studentsYou may not be in a classroom. You still care how all of this lands on young people.

Speakers

Four people who've been working through these questions themselves, here to share what they've learned so far.

Elijah Allen

Formerly with Meta
Kiki Vo

Mental Health Specialist
Gove Allen

PhD
Nicholas Ball

PhD

Program

Three big questions we'll dig into together.

01
Practical Tools

The tools that genuinely help, minus the hype. Wherever you're starting from, you'll leave with something you can try right away.
02
Responsible Use

How to use AI in a way you feel good about. Talking with students openly, setting fair expectations, and staying clear-eyed about what these tools can't do.
03
Student Equity

Every student should benefit from this, not just some. We'll talk about who gets left behind, and what each of us can do about it.

How to join

1
Save your spot

Registration is open and takes about a minute.
Head to the event page ↗
2
Check your inbox

Luma sends your link, plus a reminder before the day.
3
Come as you are

Saturday, Sep 26 at 1:00 PM PDT. Bring your questions.

Do I need to know anything about AI already?

Not a thing. Some folks joining have never opened an AI tool, others use one daily. Both belong here, and you won't be behind.

Who is this for?

Teachers, ed tech leaders, and anyone who cares about education. You don't have to be in a classroom to belong in this room.

Can I ask the hosts something first?

Please do. Use "Contact the Host" on the event page and we'll get back to you.

Who we are

Close the Gap Foundation

We're an education nonprofit working toward a future without opportunity gaps. That's why student equity isn't a footnote at this summit. It's right there in the title.

More about us ↗

We're grateful to the organizations that have supported our work over the years