FETC 2025 – Recapping the Future of EdTech Conference

The 2025 FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference) brought together EdTech leaders to inspire innovation for the future of education. Determined to ‘Leap into the Future of EdTech and Learning’, thought-leaders from the sector discussed a range of EdTech talking points. The key focus topics for IT leaders from the 2025 conference were:

• Empowerment in education
• Using AI in student development
• Cybersecurity and school safety in K-12 education

Now the event is over, we are here to give you the low-down on what was discussed. Read on for our insights on the latest in EdTech to inspire your school’s approach to education technology.

FETC 2025 Keynote Speakers – Empowerment in Education for the Future

The FETC’s main goal is to empower and inspire positive change in education. Each keynote presentation was headed by experts dedicated to informing and empowering classroom, school, district, and IT leaders. The 2025 keynote speakers were: Dr. Sabba Quidwai, Guy Kawasaki, and the ‘TechShare Live!’ Team: Leslie Fisher, Dr. Adam Phyall III, and Adam Bellow.

Dr. Sabba Quidwai

Dr. Quidwai is an expert in future-proofing today’s classrooms as an advocate for innovating learning and CEO of Designing Schools. She encourages schools, districts, and professionals to look to the future of technology to empower students and professionals, equipping them with digital tools and skills to succeed.

Her keynote session was a joint conversation with Juliana Finegan, VP of Educator Experience at Vivi; Dr. Kendall Latham, K-12 Education Strategist at Lenovo; and a collection of administration and teaching staff, as well as a student, from Forney ISD in Texas.

The session, ‘From Classroom to Creator: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’, emphasized the multiple potentials of AI-driven learning. Key to Dr. Quidwai’s approach is seeing AI as a source of change to enhance student agency and build confidence. She emphasizes that by utilizing digital tools for classroom collaboration and management in 2025, we can better prepare students for 2030.

Guy Kawasaki

Author Guy Kawasaki uses his years of experience working in big tech to inspire growth and innovation in education. He presented his keynote session, ‘How to Help People Be Remarkable’, alongside Jennifer Womble, FETC Conference Chair, and Maurice Draggon, CIO for Orange County Public Schools. The talk was an inspiring session that provided actionable strategies for fostering creativity and growth mindsets in education.

To Think Remarkable, as his 2024 book emphasizes, is to encourage creativity and strategic thinking through a supportive school environment. It’s a foundation schools can build using EdTech tools designed for flexibility and innovation.

Leslie Fisher, Dr. Adam Phyall III, and Adam Bellow – TechShare Live!

In this keynote session tailored for IT leaders, the TechShare Live! team demonstrated the transformative power of educational technology. They showcased new classroom technologies, including AI, robotics, AR, VR, and XR tools designed to make learning more immersive and engaging.

This talk offered inspiration for creating e-learning spaces that build students’ digital literacy—a must-have for the rapidly evolving tech landscape students will face after graduation.

Approaches to AI

AI was one of the leading themes of the 2025 FETC. Talks featured insights from tech directors, superintendents, and integration specialists about how AI is reshaping learning and digital communication in schools.

In a demo session at FETC 2025, attendees explored the use of AI-powered classroom assistants to streamline lesson planning, automate reporting, and deliver real-time student feedback.

The consensus across the four-day conference was clear: AI in education isn’t about replacing teachers but enhancing their ability to focus on what matters most—teaching and supporting students.

Responsive Approaches to AI-Driven Learning

Speakers highlighted the importance of using AI responsibly. Rather than replacing existing systems, AI should supplement and supercharge them. By integrating AI into learning environments, students gain real-world experience with future-ready tools—boosting their AI literacy and preparing them for life after school.

At Senso, our AI-driven safety software delivers real-time threat detection to prevent students from accessing harmful content. This is combined with human-led review for added assurance and improved intervention strategies.

Strengthening K-12 School Safety

Building a safer school environment is a major concern for IT leaders in 2025. Effective safety software must support threat detection, student privacy protection, and cybersecurity through real-time filtering, intelligent alerts, and proactive monitoring systems.

Senso employs corpus linguistics to evaluate harmful language in context. Combined with AI-driven image analysis, this enables faster, more accurate threat detection. Fewer threats are missed and false positives are reduced—allowing intervention before problems escalate.

Empowering staff with training is critical for safety tech to work. Our Learning Management System (LMS) helps schools equip staff with the knowledge and tools needed to use new software and policies effectively. Schools can also create custom training modules tailored to their unique digital environments.

Is Your School Ready to Embrace the Future of Education?

Senso’s commitment to safety, innovation, and user empowerment ensures your school is ready for the next era of education. From classroom tech to digital safety, our tools are designed to meet the evolving needs of K-12 schools.

Start your transformation today by claiming your Free Demo of Senso Software, or give our pre-sales team a call at 866-664-1520.