Richmond, VA - Learning Futures & Tech Media Meeting 2026

This meeting is designed to prepare educators on emerging issues and trends in the educational landscape, offering unique professional development through discussions and workshops. The 2026 event will focus on 'AI Fluency vs. Literacy & the CRAFT Curriculum Trend'. Learning Counsel News Media will be onsite, facilitating an incredible day of learning based on national research. The curriculum aims to foster practical problem-solving, entrepreneurial skills, and pathways to independent livelihoods, aligning with the principles of Create, Rig, Apply, Fuse, and Thrive (CRAFT). Additionally, the conference will introduce next-level Omni-AI schooling, integrating multiple AI systems for a paradigm shift in teaching, learning, and decision-making, emphasizing digital fluency over mere literacy. Attendees will gain actionable, research-backed insights into empowering schools to build resilient, future-ready learning environments.