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From Insights to Implementation: Learning Engineering in Action
Feb. 3–4, 2026 at ASU's Tempe campus
Hosted by the ASU Learning Engineering Institute, this collaborative convening brings together researchers, practitioners, and innovators to advance Learning Engineering by translating interdisciplinary research into practical solutions that strengthen learning ecosystems.
Through keynotes, posters, panels, and research presentations, participants explore how data, technology, and design drive educational innovation, from generative AI to inclusive practices that promote equity in learning.
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Announcing our Keynote Speaker
Sae Schatz, Ph.D.
CEO and Founder, the Knowledge Forge LLC
Thriving in the Age of Acceleration
We stand at a pivotal moment in the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” our modern age, which isn’t simply defined by technological breakthroughs but also by the profound societal ripples they create. This keynote explores three defining characteristics reshaping how we work, live, and learn, and it provides a forward-looking framework for how Learning Engineering principles can help us build systems that match the pace of change.
About Sae
Sae works at the intersection of cognition, technology, and data. She formerly directed the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, a government program for researching learning technologies, and before joining the civil service, Sae worked as an applied human–systems scientist in both business and academia, including as an assistant professor with the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training. Sae is a prolific writer and professional presenter; for example, she recently released Engines of Engagement: A Curious Book About Generative AI (2023) and contributed to the National Academies report on Adult Learning in the Military Context (2024).
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