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
- 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
- 8:00 – 9:30
Reception at the Franklin Institute
- 8:30 – 9:15Registration/Coffee
- 9:15 – 9:45Keynote: Leroy Nunery, Deputy Superintendent, School District of Phiadelphia
- 10:00 – 11:30Conversations: Session 1
- 11:30 – 12:30Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
- 12:30 – 2:00Conversations: Session 2
- 2:30 – 4:00Conversations: Session 3
- 4:30 – 6:30Making Connections: “Philly Classic” Dinner at SLA
- 7:30 – 11:00Network at Philadelphia Field House — 1150 Filbert St
- 8:30 – 9:00Coffee & Conversations
- 9:00 – 10:30Panel 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.
- 10:30 – 12:00Conversations: Session 4
- 12:00 – 12:30Cross-Pollination Lunch or Encienda EduCon
- 12:30 – 2:00Conversations: Session 5
- 2:30 – 4:00Conversations: Session 6