About

Prepare to flourish in the era of AI and digital transformation, a one-day, high-impact conference designed for school and district educators ready to embrace the future of education. Teacher leaders, IT support, building administrators, curriculum directors, superintendents and everyone in betweenthis conference is for you!  

This event explores three of the most urgent and empowering dimensions of education in this era of technology: 

  • Cybersecurity: In a world of rising threats, protecting student data and school infrastructure is mission-critical. Dive into proven best practices, up-to-date compliance strategies, and proactive response plans to safeguard your district.
  • Creative AI Use: Explore how generative AI can revolutionize instruction, support leadership decision-making, and streamline day-to-day operations—all while maintaining a strong commitment to equity, ethics, and privacy.
  • Citizenship in a Digital Age: Help students and staff develop the skills they need to engage in digital spaces safely, ethically, and responsibly. From media literacy to digital behavior, we’ll unpack what it means to be a thoughtful digital citizen today.

At this year’s conference, we’re offering a flexible and personalized learning experience designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go.

You can choose one of our curated learning pathways to go deep in a focused area, building skills and insight across a series of connected sessions. These pathways are ideal if you're looking for a cohesive experience with intentional progression.

Or, you can choose your own adventure—mixing and matching sessions across multiple pathways to explore the topics most relevant to your role, interests, or emerging needs. Whether you want to explore broadly or dig deeply, the choice is yours.

No matter your path, you’ll walk away with new ideas, practical tools, and a renewed sense of connection to your work and our learning community.

Dates

October 1, 2025

Target Audience

Superintendents, Principals/Assistant Principals, IT Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and anyone responsible for shaping the future of learning and leadership in the digital world.


Conference Location

Capital Region ESD 113 
6005 Tyee Dr SW 
Tumwater, WA 98512

Registration

$199 for Members and Non-Members

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Clock Hours

(6.0) hours will be available to attendees. 


Cancellation Policy

A $100 administrative fee applies to all cancellations submitted by September 15. 
No refunds after September 15. 
No Show = No Refund.

Housing

Spark by Hilton Tumwater 
1600 74th Ave SW 
Tumwater, WA 98501

Book Your Group Rate HERE
Last day to make reservations to receive the group rate is September 15, 2025.
Group rate: $128 per night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tumwater – Olympia 
1620 74th Ave SW
Tumwater, WA 98501 

Book your group rate HERE
Last day to make reservations to receive the group rate is September 15, 2025.
Group rate: $128 per night

Wednesday | October 1, 2025
7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 

7:30     Continental Breakfast | Exhibitors 
8:30     Welcome 
8:45     Keynote | Marlo Gaddis | The Leadership We Need Now 
9:45     Break | Exhibitors 
10:00   Concurrent Session A 
11:00   Break | Exhibitors
11:15   Concurrent Session B 
12:15   Lunch 
1:00     Concurrent Session C 
2:00     Break | Exhibitors
2:15     Concurrent Session D 
3:15     Close 
3:30     End 

Our Keynote Speakers


Marlo Gladdis

Marlo Gaddis is the retired Chief Technology Officer for the Wake County Public School System. She served three other NC Districts of various sizes in the past as 21st Century Learning Coordinator, Lead Teacher for Technology (K-5) and Media (K-12); Lead Teacher for Math, Science, Social Studies and Technology (K-5); district and school Technology Facilitator; and Kindergarten and First Grade teacher. Marlo serves on K12 Education Advisory Boards for the RTM K-12 Congress and Framework. She is on the Board of Directors for CoSN (Consortium of School Networking) and serves on the Executive Board as Secretary. She is a founding member and board member of the NC CoSN (Consortium of School Networking) chapter and a CoSN CETL (Certified Educational Technology Leader). For more detailed information, visit Marlo's LinkedIn page.

 

Meals

The following meals will be provided:

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Lunch

Laptop

Please bring a laptop for use during the conference activities.

Questions

Contact Ryan Hickerson at rhickerson@wasa-oly.org with registration questions.

Contact Kim Fry at kfry@wasa-oly.org  with questions about the conference.  

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