Press Release:

More than 900 Bay Area Students, Educators and Community Members Join AI Education Leaders for Day of Hands-On Learning and Dialogue

March 28, 2025, San Jose, CA —The Tech Interactive, a world-renowned science, technology, and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley, will today host the largest National AI Literacy Day event in the country, welcoming more than 700 K-12 students from across the Bay Area for a day of hands-on activities designed to build understanding of artificial intelligence. Simultaneously, educators, community leaders, and policymakers will gather for a summit featuring expert panels and a fireside chat with Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy.

Now in its second year, National AI Literacy Day is a nationwide initiative designed to empower students, educators, and families with the tools to engage with AI safely, ethically, and creatively. Organized in partnership with aiEDU, EdSafe AI Alliance (InnovateEDU), and Common Sense Media, the goal of National AI Literacy Day is to bring students, educators, and communities together through an immersive exploration and discussion of artificial intelligence. Hundreds of in-person and virtual events will take place across the country, sparking awareness of the immediate need for AI education and the importance of collaboration.

“Fostering AI literacy requires a collaborative effort that transcends boundaries,” said Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of The Tech Interactive, who was recently named one of GSV Ventures’ 2025 Leading Women in AI. “Only by bringing together individuals from the tech industry, educators, parents, government representatives, and nonprofits, can we collectively empower every child to participate equitably in the AI revolution.”

The Tech Interactive’s event will empower participants with a deeper understanding of AI's impact and potential. More than 700 students from Bay Area schools will take field trips to The Tech Interactive to participate in hands-on activities designed to demystify AI and spark curiosity. Meanwhile, educators, industry leaders, government officials, and community members will engage in dynamic discussions about advancing AI literacy, equity, and accessibility in the classroom.

The AI Literacy Summit will bring together leaders from education, government, and industry to explore how to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Highlights include remarks from San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Assemblymember Marc Berman, Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Jorge Pacheco, and Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of The Tech Interactive, along with a fireside chat with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. Panel discussions will feature voices from organizations such as Google, Adobe, aiEDU, Digital Promise, and the Kapor Foundation, along with student and school district perspectives.

Embracing its role as a leading hub for science and technology education, The Tech Interactive has expanded its commitment to AI literacy with the opening of Dream Garden, an AI-powered immersive exhibit, and AI Sandbox, a hands-on gallery where visitors of all ages can explore and engage with AI in meaningful ways. The Tech has also released a robust set of AI education resources for Grades K-12, including standards-aligned lesson plans, discussion guides, and videos—available for free at thetech.org/ai.

For educators and parents eager to join the AI literacy movement, a library of free resources and live and on-demand professional development series from many national organizations are available at https://www.ailiteracyday.org/. 

The National AI Literacy Day is made possible by the generous financial support from Valhalla Foundation, Google.org, OpenAI, Salesforce, and Booz Allen.

Note: Photos and video will be made available following the event. Contact publicrelations@thetech.org for more information.

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