Hey there,
I'm Tyrone Olverson, and I'm excited to invite you to join me at the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference this summer in Austin, Texas.
This isn't just another education conference. It's a movement to bring wonder back into our classrooms and transform how students engage with learning. Here's what drew me in—and why I think you'll want to be there too.
Why I'm Attending (And Why You Should Too)
Spark Curiosity EDU 2026 is designed for educators who believe learning should begin with wonder, not worksheets. In a world increasingly automated, the human capacity to question, imagine, and connect is our superpower. You'll leave with frameworks for designing curiosity-driven learning experiences, practical strategies for fostering authentic inquiry, and yes—smart ways to use AI as your teaching assistant. But make no mistake: YOU are the spark. Technology is just the kindling.
- Design Learning That Starts With Wonder
Walk away with the Spark Curiosity framework for transforming any standard into a question worth exploring—with or without technology - Lead Inquiry That Transforms Teams
Learn to facilitate curiosity-driven collaboration that deepens thinking, strengthens relationships, and creates lasting instructional change - Navigate Technology With Humanity
Develop a decision-making framework for using AI tools ethically and effectively while keeping the human experience at the center
Featured Speakers & Leadership Panel
Learn from visionary leaders transforming education
Panel Moderator
Olivia Odileke
Founder & CEO, Kampus Insights | Conference Host
Olivia Odileke is the visionary behind Spark Curiosity EDU, Fearless Educator Radio and the author of Unleashing Curiosity. Blending her background in Industrial Engineering and Instructional Technology, Olivia has trained over 25,000 educators worldwide in curiosity-driven instruction. As CEO of Kampus Insights, she designs transformative professional learning experiences that help teachers ignite wonder, deepen engagement, and lead with fearless innovation.
Leadership Panel Speakers
Dr. Darryl J. Henson
Interim Superintendent
Hitchcock ISD
Dr. Carnelius D. Gilder
Superintendent
West Sabine ISD
Marcia Narine Weldon, JD
Law Professor & AI Governance Strategist
University of Miami School of Law
Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce
Chief Education Officer
Stephanie Boyce & Associates, LLC
Rodrick Johnson
Founder, The Energized Educator
Author & Literacy Coach
Afternoon Leadership Panel
Leading with Curiosity in the Age of AI: Why Human Leadership Matters More Than Ever
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 3:15 to 4:30 PM
This interactive panel brings together superintendents, legal experts, and classroom innovators for honest dialogue about a critical tension: As AI transforms what's possible in education, how do we lead in ways that protect and amplify what's human? We'll explore ethical AI adoption, curiosity-driven leadership, and why the most important work educators do can never be automated. Live audience polling ensures YOUR questions and concerns drive the conversation.
Featured Signature Sessions
Hands-on workshops, breakthrough strategies, and tools you can use Monday morning
- Spark Curiosity AI Coach: Launch Wonder in Under 5 Minutes
Led by Olivia Odileke - Beyond the Buzz: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Age of AI
Led by Dr. Stephanie R. Boyce - Creating Music with AI to Inspire Learning (Fearless Educator Radio Experience)
Led by Olivia Odileke - The OS for School Improvement: Installing a Collective Collaboration System That Actually Works
Led by Olivia Odileke - AI Governance for Educational Leaders (Protecting What Makes Education Human)
Led by Marcia Narine Weldon, JD - Curiosity + Energy: Understanding Your Students Through Human Connection
Led by Rodrick Johnson
Schedule Snapshot
Three transformative days of learning, connection, and leadership development
Friday, July 31, 2026
Kickoff Networking Event
Rooftop Bar, Cambria Hotel Austin
Mix, mingle, and spark connections under the Austin skyline.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Main Conference Day
Morning Keynote
"From Curiosity to Leadership: Why Inquiry Is the New Instructional Equity"
Full Day of Learning
• Hands-On Practice Sessions
• 8 Concurrent Breakout Workshops (4 sessions, 2 options each)
• Lunch + Fearless Educator Radio Listening Session
• Afternoon Leadership Panel
Spark Networking Social
Connect with fellow innovators and spark collaborations under the Austin sky.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Closing Breakfast
Hotel Restaurant, Cambria Hotel Austin
Reflect, connect, and commit to leading with curiosity.
Total Program: 1 Keynote + 8 Breakout Workshops + 1 Expert Panel Discussion = 10 Core Learning Experiences
Registration & Pricing
Secure your spot at the most transformative education conference of 2026
EARLY BIRD
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
- Networking events
- FREE copy of "The Question Driven Principal"
- Free access to Spark Curiosity AI Coach
REGULAR
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
- Networking events
- FREE copy of "The Question Driven Principal"
- Free access to Spark Curiosity AI Coach
LATE & AT DOOR
- Full conference access
- All meals included
- Conference materials
- Networking events
- FREE copy of "The Question Driven Principal"
- Free access to Spark Curiosity AI Coach
Ready to bring wonder back to your classroom?
Join Me at Spark Curiosity EDUI'm looking forward to connecting with you in Austin this summer. This is the kind of conference that doesn't just inform—it transforms. Let's spark something remarkable together.
See you this summer,
Tyrone Olverson