The Back to School AI Summit 2026 brings together 30+ of the most respected voices in AI and education from around the world — bestselling authors, classroom teachers, school leaders, and the founders of the EdTech tools shaping the future of learning.
Bestselling Author & Education Strategist — The AI Educator
A leading education adviser and author specialising in the ethical and practical use of AI in education. He advises governments and education systems internationally and writes weekly for Forbes on the future of learning and work.
Author, Educator & Entrepreneur
A speaker, author, and advisor who helps visionary leaders design human-centered systems that are technology-driven.
Bestselling Author & Editorial Director — Google Labs
A prolific bestselling author and the Editorial Director at Google Labs, one of the cornerstones of Google's AI division. Creator of NotebookLM.
Top AI Podcaster
Globally recognised as a leading AI podcaster. Hosts 'AI Chat,' 'AI Applied,' and 'AI Hustle' — over 2 million annual listens.
Educator, Author & Speaker
Educator, author of six books, blogger and speaker. Has taught more than a decade in public schools and presented to educators all over the world.
School Governor & Author
Author & Founder — GenEd Labs
Author & International School Leader
Speaker — MagicSchool
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VP & GM, Learning at Google
VP & Head of Education — Everway
Founder — Brisk Teaching
Co-founder — Snorkl
Founder — 9ine
Speaker — SchoolAI
Speaker — Grammarly
Speaker — ScreenPal
Community & Engagement — Thinglink
Founder — Amplify & Elevate Innovation
Emmanuel Schools Foundation
Author & Instructor
Educator & School Leader
Author & Former Principal
Digital Learning Expert & Author
Teacher & AI Enthusiast
Product Manager
Educator & Instructional Designer
Ethical AI Specialist
Director of Learning
Community Coach & Educator
Educator & Digital Learning Expert
Design Educator & CLEAPSS Adviser