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National AI Literacy Day Summit
The Tech’s 3rd Annual National AI Literacy Day Summit:
AI In Education: Unlocking Possibilities, Avoiding Pitfalls
Friday, March 27, 2026
Join us at this year’s Summit to explore the future of AI-enhanced learning with education leaders across technology, K-12, nonprofits, government, and philanthropy.
While AI has the opportunity to address longstanding inequities and pedagogical challenges it also has the potential to amplify existing problems and create new problems. We invite you to join us as we dig into questions of what becomes possible with AI, what we risk, who benefits, and who could get left behind. The morning will provide opportunities for dialogue with national experts through panel discussions, fireside chat, and breakout sessions.
Given the possibilities and pitfalls, what will it take to develop the critical capacity necessary for nuanced decision making about when and how to use AI in education?
About AI Adventures: The ’Zine
The Tech Interactive wins top Communicator Award for AI literacy 'zine
The Tech Interactive’s “AI Adventures the 'Zine” has earned an Award of Excellence, the highest honor from the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards.
Created for National AI Literacy Day, the 'zine helps students in Grades 3-12 explore artificial intelligence through puzzles, games and articles. Written in-house by Amy Bucher, Director of Research & Development, and designed by Krista Thomas, Senior Director of Brand Marketing, the resource brings together learning research, creative storytelling and bold visual design to make AI literacy approachable, empowering and fun.
The Communicator Awards received more than 3,000 entries from around the world and recognize excellence, effectiveness and innovation in communications.
This recognition celebrates The Tech’s playful, hands-on approach to helping young learners understand the technologies shaping their world.
Schedule of Events & Program
7:30 a.m. | Summit check-in, networking, and breakfast
8:30 a.m. | Summit general session: opening remarks, panel discussion, The Tech’s AI showcase, and fireside chat
11:00 a.m. | Breakout sessions (see details below)
12:30 p.m. | Summit concludes
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
Friday’s summit kicks off a full weekend of AI exploration at The Tech. On Saturday, March 28th our Educator Workshop will explore NGSS-aligned lessons that support students of all ages in AI Literacy. From how complex AI models are developed to address real-world challenges to simple introductions to computer vision, participants will consider both the opportunities and challenges of using AI in education. This hands-on workshop will include unplugged and plugged AI activities as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of AI experiences within the museum.
Highlights from previous years
The first annual National AI Literacy Day was held on April 19, 2024. Past summits included speakers from organizations such as IBM, Google, Digital Promise and Microsoft, as well as time to see AI education in action on the exhibition floor of The Tech Interactive. In addition, 1000s of students and educators have visited the museum, taking part in AI educational activities.
2026 Fireside Chat with Kim Smith and Peggy Yin
2026 Panels
2025 Summit
From Concept to Classroom
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Check out The Tech Interactive’s resources for educators on Artificial Intelligence
Steering Committee Organizations
The National AI Literacy Day Initiative is being led by four steering committee organizations. Find out what’s happening as part of this initiative across the nation, from educator resources to professional development and more in-person events.