About this Event
BootUp National Summit: Shaping the Future of Computer Science & AI in Elementary Education
October 20–22, 2025
The Study at the University of Chicago | Chicago, IL
Join visionary leaders from across the nation for BootUp’s National Summit on Elementary CS and AI Education. In collaboration with national partners and sponsors, this landmark event will bring together state and district decision-makers, classroom educators, technology innovators, policymakers, and researchers to chart a bold and equitable path forward for elementary CS and AI education.
Summit Highlights:
- Inspiring Keynotes – Hear from industry pioneers, national thought leaders, and education innovators as they share strategies to transform the CS and AI education landscape.
- Equity & Access in Focus – Explore solutions to close opportunity gaps, improve quality, and ensure every student, especially those historically excluded, has the tools to thrive in a digital world.
- Workforce & Economic Impact – Examine how early, equitable CS and AI education can strengthen the U.S. economy, expand the workforce pipeline, and create pathways to high-demand, high-paying careers.
- Collaborative Breakouts & Networking – Engage with peers from across the nation to design actionable strategies that elevate elementary CS and AI implementation in schools and communities.
Program Overview:
- October 20 – Exhibit and Evening Welcome Reception
- October 21 – Full-Day Program Keynote and Sessions + Exhibit and Evening Networking Reception
- October 22 – Half-Day Sessions and Keynote (concludes by 12 PM EST)
Be part of a national movement to ensure students, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or zip code have access to high-quality CS and AI education from the earliest grades. Together, we will create the conditions for lasting educational equity and prepare the next generation to lead in a rapidly evolving technological world.
Register today and help transform the future of K–5 CS and AI education.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Study at University of Chicago, 1227 East 60th Street, Chicago, United States
USD 175.00
