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Become a

CONFERENCE
FELLOW
2026

Deepen Your Knowledge on Key Ideas

to Open Opportunities, Develop Genuine Connections, and Earn Recognition of Mastery

AAIE Conference Fellows stand out from the average attendee, because the drive to learn and relearn is the most significant predictor of success. Join a select group of peers who benefit from exclusive access to probing conversations with fellow thought leaders, special recognition at the conference, and a résumé-worthy credential.

Benefits

Conference Fellows join a select group who have demonstrated their commitment to lead and their in-depth knowledge of the conference topics, earning special opportunities for networking with speakers, AAIE leaders, and well-versed peers. Sending organizations benefit from their representatives’ enhanced conference experiences, ensuring that they bring back powerful knowledge to spark growth at home.

How It Works

Review the curated readings or media related to each of the key sessions.

Engage in written, AI-mediated discussions to sharpen and consolidate your thinking on the ideas that lay the foundations for the conference talks.

Earn the AAIE Conference Fellow credential when you have successfully completed the discussion series.

Perks

Fellows gain access to exclusive benefits during and after the conference including:

Network

a diverse group of AAIE Fellows talk during a conference social

Meet speakers and other thought leaders during exclusive conference socials.

Access

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Gain access to exclusive privileges with a Fellows-tier conference badge.

Recognition

A social media badge, a pin, and a hoodie commemorating status as an AAIE Leadership Conference Fellow.

Fellow status is marked with mementos, social badges, and online registry.

The Key Ideas

Dr. Delphine Le Serre, with a stylized image representing the future of learning in the background

Humanity in 2050

By Delphine Le Serre, PhD

Developing a new vision of education centered on human potential driving by the rapid rise of AI.

Dr. Emma Kell in front of an image of a pond with ripples, representing the concept of wellbeing in the face of crisis

Teacher Wellbeing in Crisis Times

By Emma Kell, EdD

On teachers’ wellbeing, resilience, and mental health during times of crisis.

Jason Craige Harris in front of two street signs pointing in different directions but which both read 'true'

Leadership and the Logic of Either/Or

By Jason Craige Harris

Exploring how we think about and practice accountability–from pop culture to organizational life.

Dr. David Yaeger, in front of a child standing at a chalkboard with drawings of rockets and planets

The Science of Motivating Young People

By David Yaeger, PhD

Tapping into purpose and belonging to make classroom work more meaningful.


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