Propellus Tech Summit 2025: Where AI, Innovation, and Hands-on Discovery Meet
What if professional learning didn’t feel like just another conference? What if it was hands-on, high-energy, and designed to spark creativity? Welcome to Propellus Tech Summit 2025—where AI, innovation, and collaboration transform how we teach and learn.
At Propellus, we don’t do passive learning. This summit is about experiencing innovation firsthand, engaging in dynamic, hands-on sessions, and building practical strategies that bring creativity, AI, and collaboration to the forefront of education.
What Sets Propellus Apart
Unparalleled Keynotes That Inspire Action
Jason Wilmot, CEO of Canva - Learn how design thinking and AI-powered creativity can empower students to communicate their ideas in powerful, engaging ways.
Dr. Geri Gillespy, Microsoft AI Education Leader - Discover how AI isn’t just a trend—it’s a tool that can amplify teacher impact while ensuring equitable, student-centered learning.
Industry Panel Discussion
For the first time, local industry leaders from Wichita's leading industries —CEOs, CIOs, and technology executives—are coming together to share their insights on what digital skills students need to be workforce-ready. This isn’t just a broad conversation about the future of education—it’s a direct call from our own community leaders saying that AI literacy, critical thinking, and digital fluency are essential for today’s students.
During this interactive panel discussion, educators will have the opportunity to hear firsthand:
How AI and automation are shaping careers across industries.
The top technology and problem-solving skills students need to thrive in the workforce.
What businesses are looking for in future employees and how schools can help bridge the gap.
This session is a rare opportunity to connect with local decision-makers who are actively shaping Wichita’s economy—and to ensure our classrooms are preparing students for real-world success.
An Experience Like No Other
Forget long lectures—Propellus is about doing. Every session is designed to be interactive, practical, and directly applicable to your classroom.
- AI & Tech Exploration: Hands-on deep dives into AI-powered lesson planning, EdTech tools, and strategies for making AI work for you.
- Creative Design Challenges: Interactive experiences where you’ll prototype ideas, build models, and reimagine instructional approaches.
- Collaboration & Play: Purposeful PD infused with games, real-world simulations, and engaging activities that leave you energized.
Moments of Surprise & Delight
Learning should be fun, engaging, and full of unexpected moments. Throughout the event, you’ll find:
- Live Trivia Showdowns where teachers can test their knowledge and win prizes.
- GooseChase Adventures that turn networking and learning into an interactive quest.
- Unexpected WOW moments (trust us—you’ll want to be part of them!).
- Karaoke? Maybe. Playful professional learning? Definitely.
Session Formats at a Glance
Spark: Dynamic Poster Sessions
A fast-paced, interactive learning space where you’ll explore bite-sized, high-impact strategies from fellow educators. Move between presenters, gather insights, and leave with actionable ideas to implement immediately.
Explore: 60-Minute Breakout Sessions
Facilitator-led workshops designed to introduce you to AI tools, EdTech platforms, instructional strategies, and innovative teaching practices. These sessions build the foundation for classroom transformation.
Transform: 2-Hour Deep Dive Sessions
For educators ready to go beyond theory and into practical, applied learning. These immersive experiences challenge you to experiment, collaborate, and design classroom-ready solutions.
Bonus: Innovation Campus Tour
Step inside Wichita State University’s cutting-edge research and technology hubs. This behind-the-scenes experience gives educators an exclusive look at the future of education and industry partnerships.
Who Should Attend?
- K-12 educators looking to expand their instructional strategies.
- Administrators seeking future-ready leadership approaches.
- Pre-service teachers eager to gain cutting-edge insights.
- EdTech specialists and instructional coaches driving school-wide transformation.
Why Attend?
- Gain AI and EdTech strategies ready to implement in your classroom.
- Walk away with practical tools to enhance student engagement.
- Build strong professional connections with other forward-thinking educators.
- Experience a PD event like no other—hands-on, engaging, and designed for real impact.