A Voice for AI Leadership in Education
Dr. Foster delivers keynotes, workshops, and board sessions that help education leaders move from reaction to responsible leadership in the age of AI. His talks are grounded in the Foster Brilliance AI Leadership Framework™ and designed for superintendents, school boards, principals, and education organizations.
Grounded in a Framework
Every talk is built around the Foster Brilliance AI Leadership Framework™ — giving audiences a practical lens they can apply immediately.
Built for Leaders
Dr. Foster speaks to superintendents, boards, and cabinet teams — not just teachers or tech coordinators. The content is executive-level.
Actionable & Specific
Audiences leave with concrete questions to ask, decisions to make, and a framework for leading AI adoption with purpose and accountability.
Keynote Topics & Workshop Sessions
Leading Schools in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A foundational keynote for district leaders, school boards, and education conferences. Dr. Foster introduces the Foster Brilliance AI Leadership Framework™ and makes the case for why AI adoption is first and foremost a leadership challenge — not a technology challenge.
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The Five Questions Every School Leader Must Answer Before Deploying AI
An interactive keynote built around the five pillars of the Foster Brilliance AI Leadership Framework™ — Purpose, People, Policy, Practice, and Performance. Audiences leave with a clear leadership lens for evaluating, governing, and measuring AI in their systems.
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AI, Equity, and the Future of Student Achievement
A provocative and practical session on the equity dimensions of AI in education. Dr. Foster challenges leaders to ask hard questions about bias, access, and accountability — and offers a framework for ensuring AI expands opportunity rather than widening gaps.
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AI Governance for School Boards: Policy, Accountability, and Community Trust
Designed specifically for school boards and governance teams, this session addresses the policy and accountability dimensions of AI adoption — data privacy, vendor oversight, academic integrity, and how to communicate AI decisions to communities.
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From Reaction to Responsible Leadership: Building Your District AI Strategy
A working session for superintendent cabinet teams and district leadership. Participants use the Foster Brilliance AI Leadership Framework™ to audit their current AI posture and build a roadmap for responsible, purposeful AI adoption.
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Past Speaking Engagements & Podcasts
Keynotes & Hosting
ASSABET Vocational School
Keynote Speaker
Allen County Juvenile Justice Center
Keynote Speaker
Indiana Literacy Celebration
Keynote Speaker
Indiana
The Exceptional Project
Hosting & Speaking Engagement
Podcasts
A608 Afterhours
Podcast Guest
Innovating Education
Podcast Guest
Panels
Harvard Can't Stop Hip-Hop
Panelist
Harvard University
Submit a Speaking Inquiry
Dr. Foster accepts a limited number of speaking engagements each year. To inquire about availability for your conference, district event, board retreat, or leadership institute, please complete the form and a member of his team will follow up within 3–5 business days.