Michael M. Crow is an educator, knowledge enterprise architect, science and technology policy scholar and higher education leader. He became the sixteenth president of Arizona State University in July 2002 and has spearheaded ASU’s rapid and groundbreaking transformative evolution into one of the world’s best public metropolitan research universities. As a model “New American University,” ASU simultaneously demonstrates comprehensive excellence, inclusivity representative of the ethnic and socioeconomic spectrum of the United States, and consequential societal impact.

Lauded as the “#1 most innovative” school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for nine straight years, ASU is a student-centric, technology-enabled university focused on global challenges. Under Crow’s leadership, ASU has established more than twenty-five new transdisciplinary schools, including the School of Earth and Space Exploration, the School for the Future of Innovation in Society and the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, and launched trailblazing multidisciplinary initiatives including the Biodesign Institute, the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, and important initiatives in the humanities and social sciences.

CEO & Managing Director of ASU Prep Academies & ASU Prep Global and VP of Education Outreach at Arizona State University

Executive Vice President of the Learning Enterprise, Arizona State University

Executive Vice President and University Provost, Arizona State University

Discover the power of innovative learning spaces in enhancing student engagement and cognitive performance. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the design of their aspirational learning environment by considering transformative learning spaces, the neuroscience of learning environments, nature inspired learning and beyond. Leave the session with actionable strategies and practical tools to create effective, engaging, and learning spaces.

Discover how AI is transforming education by enabling personalized learning tailored to individual student needs. Explore real-world examples, hands-on tools, and strategies to overcome implementation challenges. Participants will leave equipped with actionable insights and resources to create a future-ready, student-centered learning environment in your school or district.

Explore innovative instructional models and strategies designed to meet diverse student needs. Collaborate with fellow leaders to design adaptable, impactful solutions for your district. Gain actionable insights, real-world examples, and practical tools to reimagine education and drive success for students, teachers, and communities. Leave with a clear plan for implementation of a new model within your school or district.