Navigating the Future of EdTech: Insights from National & State Leaders
Seattle Convention Center - 615
Join us for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Julia Fallon (SETDA) featuring three expert voices in educational technology leadership. Together, they will share insights on how national, state, and local leaders are collaborating to prioritize digital equity, adopt emerging technologies, and develop impactful policies that address the most pressing challenges in K–12 education.
Drawing on findings from SETDA’s 2025 State EdTech Trends report, the panelists will highlight practical strategies for effective advocacy, policymaking, and district-level implementation.
Panel Discussion
Artificial Intelligence, Accessibility/Assistive Technology, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship, Emerging Trends, Leadership, Professional Development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Technology Directors, School Administrators, District Administrators
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Grades PreK-2, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-12, Postsecondary, Grades 3-5
Presented by
Executive Director
SETDA
Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of SETDA, the national association supporting U.S. state and territorial leaders in advancing effective, equitable digital learning. With over 30 years in educational technology, including a decade in higher education, she works at the intersection of policy, leadership, and practice to help public education systems leverage technology for learning and operations. Under her leadership, SETDA guided development of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. Previously, she spent 17 years at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction leading initiatives in technology integration, professional learning, and digital equity.
Education Program Consultant
Wyoming Department of Eductaion
Steven Priest is an Educational Program Consultant with the Wyoming Department of Education with the Innovations Team. Steven works with digital learning, serving our statewide Learning Management System (Canvas), micro-credentials, and the Digital Learning Plan. Steven led the development of the Guidance for Wyoming School Districts on Developing Artificial Intelligence Use Policy, and has become the AI guru for the WDE. Steven is a Founding Member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Steven has a background of over 20 years of educational experience serving as a school administrator, an instructional facilitator for technology, a science teacher, and an agricultural education teacher.
Director of Educational Technology
OSPI
As the Director of Educational Technology with OSPI, Bre leads an innovative team committed to supporting all districts, especially rural and small districts, with digital equity and inclusion, media literacy & digital citizenship, cybersecurity, and successfully accessing and utilizing federal and state EdTech funding. In her state role, she brings a variety of educational experiences that are foundational to her advocacy for equity of access. As a rural student, classroom teacher, instructional coach, building administrator, technology director and educational service district staff, she offers wide-ranging perspectives and relevant insights that successfully supports and informs her in her leadership role.