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EdFest 2023

  • Schmidt Family Complex at Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL, 33431 United States (map)

join us on may 4th

 
 

Celebrate student thought leadership, honor those making impactful change for marginalized groups, and elevate the conversation about the future of education 

at fLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Braulio Colón

Braulio Colón is an experienced non-profit executive and education system-change strategist.  His over 20 years of leadership experience has focused on Florida state-based programmatic and policy development work at the state agency, university, community-based, and philanthropic levels.

Braulio is co-founder and Executive Director at Florida College Access Network, an independent statewide organization hosted by the University of South Florida that engages communities to improve college access and success for all students.

supportING THE FUTURE-READY STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSION

during Edfest main event on Thursday, may 4th

MODERATED BY William hahn ph.d.

CREATING FUTURE-READY CLASSROOMS INCUBATOR WORKSHOP

FREE FOLLOW-UP EVENT FOR EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DAY IN AUGUST - STAY TUNED!

in pARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Our panel speakers and incubator facilitators are educational practitioners and experts who lean into the student experience. We aim to cultivate intrepid, curious learners who know how to take information and quickly adapt to an executive project without fearing failure. We want to support future-ready students and create classrooms where AI, cyber security, financial technology, and geopolitical events will constantly demand the need to adapt. That is surely what our increasingly complex future will require.

JOIN US!

 
 
 

“THE OWL’S PERCH” AT THE SCHMIDT FAMILY COMPLEX

777 GLADES ROAD | BOCA RATON CAMPUS

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH | 5:30-8:30 PM

 

Thank you to our edfest 2023 Sponsors!

Corporate sponsorships underwrite this event and showcase your company’s support for educational equity. Path to College Fellowship is a local 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization that fearlessly clears the path for overlooked students to get into the best colleges with the best scholarships.

Interested in becoming an event sponsor for EdFest 2023? Email our Director of Development, Mary Beth Mudrick, today!

 

THE DETAILS: 2 days of edfest!

  • Celebrate, Honor, & Elevate Education

    As our world evolves, our students prepare to take the stage, but are they truly ready?

    • Keynote address from Braulio Colón, FCAN

    • Panel Discussion: Supporting the Future-Ready Student with Annick Charlot, Mildred Otero, Dr. Sonn Sam, and Matt Williams moderated by Dr. William Hahn

    • Nominate & honor an Education Champion

    • Vote for “Best EDtalk” in our student speech competition

    On Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 5:30-8:30 p.m.

    “The Owl’s Perch” at the Schmidt Family Complex at FAU

    777 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431

  • Postponed to a later date in August!

    Creating Future-Ready Students: An Incubator Session for Educators & Business Leaders

    How can we elevate curriculum, school systems, and supporting organizations to prepare for the future?

    • Discussion panel to highlight project-based learning initiatives within the School District.

    • Breakout sessions to ideate programs and partnerships for the betterment of local youth.

    • Learn strategies from Annick Charlot, Debbie Battles, Eva Cwynar, Julia Dattolo, and Dr. Sonn Sam.

  • Planning to join us for both days?

    We’ve secured a “Path to College” room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Raton for $129 per night.

    3400 Airport Road | Boca Raton, FL 33431

 

Watch the edfest 2023 recap video for what to expect!

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