Our Services


At EduCon, our “services” are experiences — designed to empower educators, inspire transformation, and build a community of practice around progressive learning. Here’s how we serve our mission and yours:

🎙️ Conversations That Matter

Every EduCon session is a guided conversation — not a lecture. We facilitate dialogue on the most important questions in education today, from assessment and equity to student voice and system redesign.

  • Participatory, inquiry-driven sessions

  • Led by facilitators — not presenters

  • Designed to challenge, question, and inspire

A Living Lab at SLA

EduCon takes place inside the Science Leadership Academy (SLA) — a groundbreaking public high school in Philadelphia. Attendees don’t just talk about innovation; they see it in action.

  • Real classrooms, real students, real learning

  • Observe project-based learning and school culture in motion

  • Connect theory to authentic practice


 
Hybrid Participation: In-Person & Virtual

Can’t make it to Philadelphia? No problem. We offer a robust virtual experience so you can join conversations from anywhere in the world.

  • Interactive virtual sessions

  • Live-streamed key discussions

  • Online networking and collaborative spaces


 
Community Connection & Collaboration

EduCon is more than an event — it’s a network of passionate educators and change-makers. Whether in-person or online, we help you build meaningful relationships that last long after the weekend ends.

  • Breakout groups and peer meetups

  • Shared resource hubs and follow-up opportunities

  • Cross-country and international collaboration


 
Support for Implementation

We don’t just inspire you — we equip you. EduCon provides ideas and tools you can take back to your classroom, school, or organization immediately.

  • Actionable strategies and frameworks

  • Access to open-source session materials

  • Year-round conversations through our digital community

 
Platform for Student and Educator Voices

We elevate those most affected by education — students and educators themselves. EduCon welcomes proposals from all levels, ensuring diverse and authentic voices lead the work.

  • Student-led sessions

  • Educator-designed conversations

  • Inclusive and equity-centered dialogue

Daily Schedules

  1. 6:00 – 8:00

    Panel Discussion at the Franklin Institute: Why Does Innovation Matter?—Come to the Franklin Institute to see a group of societal visionaries speak about the role of innovation in our society in a panel discussion moderated by Frederic Bertley of The Franklin Institute

  2. 8:00 – 9:30

    Reception at the Franklin Institute

  1. 8:30 – 9:15
    Registration/Coffee
  2. 9:15 – 9:45
    Keynote: Leroy Nunery, Deputy Superintendent, School District of Phiadelphia
  3. 10:00 – 11:30
    Conversations: Session 1
  4. 11:30 – 12:30
    Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
  5. 12:30 – 2:00
    Conversations: Session 2
  6. 2:30 – 4:00
    Conversations: Session 3
  7. 4:30 – 6:30
    Making Connections: “Philly Classic” Dinner at SLA
  8. 7:30 – 11:00
    Network at Philadelphia Field House — 1150 Filbert St
  1. 8:30 – 9:00
    Coffee & Conversations
  2. 9:00 – 10:30
    Panel Discussion @ SLA: Can Schools Support Student Innovation Engage with a panel of education leaders discussing how we can reform our schools to empower students to learn and create in powerful, meaningful ways.
  3. 10:30 – 12:00
    Conversations: Session 4
  4. 12:00 – 12:30
    Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
  5. 12:30 – 2:00
    Conversations: Session 5
  6. 2:30 – 4:00
    Conversations: Session 6

Scheduled Conversations

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