Speaking
Speaking grounded in district practice and public record.
This page is built for organizers, hosts, and institutions deciding fit. It keeps the emphasis on audience, topics, formats, and dated proof rather than promotional copy.
Organizer fit
Best when the room needs operating clarity.
Organizers usually invite Chris when they need a practitioner’s view of AI, leadership, or responsible implementation — whether the room is education leaders, business executives, IT professionals, or civic organizations. The best fit is an audience that wants operating clarity more than keynote theater.
Audience fit
- School districts planning leadership development or AI implementation work
- State and regional education associations
- Universities, policy forums, and civic organizations
- Media hosts and podcast producers looking for a practitioner perspective
Common topics
- Practical AI adoption in education, business, and industry
- Leadership during periods of rapid technological change
- Building AI literacy for educators and communities
- Responsible implementation, governance, and guardrails
- District operations, systems thinking, and decision-making
Formats
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Conference sessions
- Workshops
- Leadership retreats
- Advisory conversations
Selected appearances
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From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Impact of AI on K-12 Education
Official witness appearance for the April 1, 2025 House hearing on AI in K-12 education.
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2026 PREPS Conference keynote
Keynote role paired with the Hugh I. Peck Research Award from William Carey University.
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Advanced AI tools for school leaders
Public webinar focused on practical, day-to-day uses of AI for school leadership.
Supporting public record
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Witness on AI in K-12 education
Chris Chism was listed as a witness for the April 1, 2025 House hearing on artificial intelligence in K-12 education.
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Congressional Record corroboration
The hearing appearance is also reflected in the official Congressional Record, giving the testimony a durable federal archive source.
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2025-2026 Mississippi Superintendent of the Year
Selected as the 2025-2026 Mississippi Superintendent of the Year, recognized for district leadership and public work in education.
Organizer-ready short bio
Chris Chism is superintendent of Pearl Public School District, co-founder of Ascended Intel, and the 2025-2026 Mississippi Superintendent of the Year. He has delivered 288 presentations across 18 states on practical AI implementation in education, business, and industry, and testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce on April 1, 2025. He received the 2026 Hugh I. Peck Research Award from William Carey University.
Inquiry handoff
Send the practical details first.
For speaking or media inquiries, the useful first note is simple: audience, date, format, location, and the decision you need the session to help people make.