Join us at the annual Education Forum for an enlightening day of exploration and innovation, where educators, industry experts, and thought leaders converge to discuss the pivotal role of technology in modern education.

Keynote Speaker
ANNE WICKS
Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education and Opportunity, George W. Bush Institute

Anne Wicks oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of GWBI’s Education and Economic Growth teams, which focus on accountability, literacy, pathways to opportunity, immigration, and economic mobility.

Panel Discussions
“Infusing Technology into the Classroom”
Delve into the strategies, challenges, and best practices for integrating cutting-edge technological tools and resources to enhance the learning experience.

TABITHA BRANUM, Superintendent, Richardson ISD
JEREMY GAMEZ, Chief Information Officer, Texas A&M-Commerce
PAMELA LUCKETT, PH.Dd, Chief Digital Engagement Officer, Dallas College
Moderator: AMY KING, ED.D., Executive Director, West Coast University

“Preparing a Workforce for Jobs in Technology”
Industry experts share insights into equipping the future workforce with the skills and knowledge essential to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of tech-driven careers.

KOUSHIK VENKATARAMAN, Director of Workforce Development, Texas Instruments
ROD WETTERSKOG, Assistant Dean, Corporate Relations, The University of Texas at Dallas
Moderator: BEN MCGILL, Associate Vice Chancellor of Economic Opportunity, Dallas College