Tuesday, September 22, 2026
502 East Event Centre in Carmel, Indiana.
The P–12 Education Summit unites IU faculty, P–12 leaders, P–12 connected industry leaders, state education officials, and community partners to explore fresh collaborations and tackle today’s most urgent education topics.
At the P–12 Summit, you will:
- Learn from P–12 leaders, IU faculty, P–12 connected industry leaders, and students about their experiences building partnerships that work.
- Gain strategies to navigate shifting state policy, and discover new possibilities for sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Connect, network, and workshop ideas to strengthen existing programs and partnerships or launch new ones.
Who should attend
- P–12 education leaders
- IU faculty and staff engaged in or exploring partnerships
- Education, state, industry, or community leaders interested in connecting to support the P–12 ecosystem
What you’ll gain
- Clarity on the practical implications of new education policies
- Firsthand perspectives from P–12 leaders on opportunities and challenges
- Shared experiences from P–12 and IU students
- Fresh ideas and connections to advance your work
What's in store
At the Summit you will hear directly from P–12 leaders, state education and industry leaders, policy experts, and innovators shaping the future of Indiana education.
Here's a preview of the sessions we've got in store at this year's Summit.
- 2026 legislative updates: Implications for education
- School leaders panel: Opportunities and challenges in P–12 leadership
- Concurrent sessions
Questions about the Summit?
Contact Amy Waechter-Versaw at amywaech@iu.edu or 812-855-4821.
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