Bright Ideas: The AI Expo
October 7, 2026 • 1:00–5:00 PM
Taylor Building; keynote in Taylor Chapel
Taylor Building; keynote in Taylor Chapel
Event Breakdown
This event will take place in the Taylor Building. The Taylor Chapel will host the shared opening and the closing keynote. The Taylor Cultural Hall and Chapel will be used for the 4 separate topic tracks. Each room will have a room host who will introduce each presenter, facilitate discussions, and wrap up the presentation.
Track 1
Teaching & Learning
How does AI change how we teach and how students learn?
Location: Taylor Chapel
Room Host: Jon Trujillo
Location: Taylor Chapel
Room Host: Jon Trujillo
Track 2
AI & Assessment
How do we know what students know and can do in an AI-rich environment?
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Room Host: Jodi Robison
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Room Host: Jodi Robison
Track 3
AI & the Future of Work
How do we prepare students for professions and workplaces being transformed by AI?
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Room Host: Steven Rademacher
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Room Host: Steven Rademacher
Track 4
Productivity & Innovation
How can we use AI to improve the work we do at BYU-Idaho today?
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Room Host: Adam Eaton
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Room Host: Adam Eaton
Detailed Presentation Schedule
Each track/topic will be divided into 4 rooms in the Taylor building, with 4 different 20-minute breakout sessions. Each breakout session will include a 10-minute presentation, a 5-minute Q&A, and a 5-minute transition between speakers.
1:00 pm-1:30 pm
1:30 pm-1:50 pm
1:50 pm-2:10 pm
2:10 pm-2:30pm
2:30 pm-2:50 pm
3:00 pm-3:50 pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Opening
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: Shared opening and welcome to the Expo
Event details: Shared opening and welcome to the Expo
1:30pm - 1:50pm
Track 1
Presentation 1
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 2
Presentation 1
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 3
Presentation 1
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 4
Presentation 1
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
1:50pm - 2:10pm
Track 1
Presentation 2
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 2
Presentation 2
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 3
Presentation 2
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 4
Presentation 2
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
2:10 pm - 2:30pm
Track 1
Presentation 3
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 2
Presentation 3
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 3
Presentation 3
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 4
Presentation 3
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Track 1
Presentation 4
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 2
Presentation 4
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 3
Presentation 4
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
Track 4
Presentation 4
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Event details: TBD
Event details: TBD
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Track 1
Panel Discussion
Location: Taylor Chapel
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Track 2
Panel Discussion
Location: Taylor Cultural 160
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Track 3
Panel Discussion
Location: Taylor Cultural 170
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Track 4
Panel Discussion
Location: Taylor Cultural 180
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Event details: The room host will facilitate a panel with the presenter, where attendees will have an opportunity for Q&A, debate, etc.
Keynote Speaker
Jared Spataro
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Taylor Chapel
Jared Spataro of Microsoft will deliver the shared keynote. As Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer for AI at Work, he leads efforts to help organizations use AI and agents to solve practical business problems, reduce costs, and create new value.
Come discover how AI is changing the way we teach, learn, assess, work, and innovate at BYU-Idaho. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your curiosity.
Location: Taylor Chapel
Jared Spataro of Microsoft will deliver the shared keynote. As Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer for AI at Work, he leads efforts to help organizations use AI and agents to solve practical business problems, reduce costs, and create new value.
Come discover how AI is changing the way we teach, learn, assess, work, and innovate at BYU-Idaho. Bring your questions, your ideas, and your curiosity.