2026 SETDA Leadership Summit: Full Schedule

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9:00am EST

Welcome & Keynote: Forward Together with George Couros

Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

Forward Together: Moving People from Conflict to Community in Contentious Times
George Couros opens the 2026 SETDA Leadership Summit with a keynote that speaks directly to the challenges leaders face today. In Forward Together, George explores how schools and organizations can rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and foster genuine community even when tensions run high. Blending storytelling, research, and his decades of experience helping educators navigate change, he offers clear, actionable strategies for moving people from division toward shared purpose.

The result is a keynote that’s energizing, honest, and deeply grounded in humanity—setting the tone for a Summit focused on connection, leadership, and collective impact.

Speakers

George Couros

Tuesday Keynote

George Couros is a worldwide leader in the area of innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and he has a focus on innovation as a human endeavor. Most importantly, he is a proud father and husband. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people’s hearts... Read More →

Tuesday November 3, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EST

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