The Final Flight Plan 2035 Speaker Series and community feedback event

For the final Speaker Series event, we’re hosting a nationally recognized guest speaker focused on the present and future of education and artificial intelligence.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, our next generation — “Gen AI” — is poised to navigate an augmented future seamlessly interwoven with artificial intelligence. But are educational institutions ready to equip them for success?

Join AI visionary and former educator Abran Maldonado as he delves into the imperative transformation schools must undergo. This presentation will spotlight strategies to synchronize current curriculums with the AI revolution, ensuring Gen Z and Gen Alpha not only adapt but thrive and lead in this augmented tomorrow.

Following this presentation, attendees will participate in a World Café to offer feedback on the Design Team’s proposed programs and experiences relating to the four areas of focus.

What: The Future of Learning, Part 3:

• Generation AI: How to Prepare Today’s Students for an Augmented Tomorrow & the Ways Education Must Adapt
• Presentation by renowned AI thought leader Abran Maldonado

When: Wednesday, April 30, 6-7:30 p.m.

Where: Eden Prairie High School, Performing Arts Center

• 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
• Virtual option via Zoom

Who: Families, staff, students, and community members

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More about Abran Maldonado – 

Maldonado is an internationally recognized AI thought leader, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Create Labs, a groundbreaking startup founded by entrepreneurs of color that is transforming the fields of generative AI and digital human design. Recognized by VentureBeat as one of the Most Promising Generative AI Startups, Create Labs is redefining the landscape of AI through innovative projects that merge technology with cultural authenticity.

Abran’s pioneering contributions include creating C.L.Ai.R.A., a GPT-powered digital “ambassador for humanity” who helps people understand the benefits of AI in their lives. As one of the first AI prompt engineers of the ChatGPT era, Abran was an early beta tester of OpenAI’s models. In his role as an OpenAI ambassador, he supports the community by advancing prompt engineering practices, particularly for educational and social impact AI use cases.

His work has been featured in The Washington Post, Wired, and Fast Company, solidifying his reputation as a visionary in generative AI. With a career spanning education, the music industry, and technology, Abran brings a unique perspective to the AI community, deeply influenced by his roots in Hip-Hop, social impact, and youth culture. Abran is dedicated to bringing culture and innovation to life through authentic, AI-powered immersive experiences, ensuring that the evolution of AI reflects and celebrates diverse voices.

If you are unable to join this conversation, you can share your thoughts and feedback for the Design Team by attending our final Virtual Feedback Session on Tuesday, May 6 at 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Zoom. You can also submit your feedback and ideas via this form. 

Building Flight Plan 2035 is a yearlong process of dreaming into the future together. We have gathered input from members of our community at more than 40 events. A team of experts has used the information shared through these opportunities to develop a draft of the plan, and now we are seeking community feedback on that plan. Based on that feedback, Flight Plan 2035 will be updated and launched by next school year. Visit the Flight Plan website for more information on the four areas of focus, view all previous Speaker Series event videos and RSVP for this Speaker Series event or the virtual feedback session.