# Spark Curiosity EDU Conference

- Dates: 31 July 2026 to 2 August 2026
- Location: Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, Austin, United States
- Organiser: Kampus Insights CC
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The Spark Curiosity EDU Conference is set to ignite inspiration and innovation in the heart of Austin, Texas, from July 31 to August 2, 2026.

## Who attends

The Experience brings together teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and teacher leaders who believe that in a world of AI and automation, the human capacity to wonder

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://sparkcuriosityedu.com/)
- [Call for speakers](https://sparkcuriosityedu.com/call-for-papers) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Claudine James
- Olivia Odileke, Founder & CEO, Kampus Insights
- Dr. Stephanie R. Barton, Chief Education Officer, Stephanie Barton & Associates, LLC
- Dr. Jamiylah Jones, Founder, Creative Transformations
- Miles Brown, Founder, Good Speakers Academy

## Sponsors and partners

- LeadSpark Team
- American College of Education
- Optima, An Education Experience Company
- Shelley Kenow IEP Consultant
- Center for Black Educator Development

## Where to stay

- **The Driskill**: 170 m from the venue, 604 Brazos Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://driskillhotel.com)
- **Thompson Austin**: 180 m from the venue, 501 Brazos Street, Austin, 78701
- **Aloft Austin Downtown**: 190 m from the venue, 109 East 7th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausda-aloft-austin-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-512-476-2222
- **citizenM Austin Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 617 Colorado Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/austin/austin-downtown-hotel)
  - Phone: +1-512-717-7575
- **The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 701 Congress Avenue, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sonesta.com/us/texas/austin/stephen-f-austin-royal-sonesta-hotel)
  - Phone: +1 512 457 8800
- **The Westin Austin Downtown**: 270 m from the venue, 310 East 5th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auswi-the-westin-austin-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 512-391-2333
- **Residence Inn Austin Downtown/Convention Center**: 270 m from the venue, 300 East 4th Street, Austin, 78701
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/ausrd)
  - Phone: +1 512-236-8008
- **JW Marriott Austin**: 290 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jwmarriottaustin.com/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #sparkcuriosityedu

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  - Teachers rediscovered their spark at the Spark Curiosity EDU Conference! Grateful for the time, energy, and content shared. Ready to return to classrooms with inspiration and new methods.

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