2027 Education Conference

January 27, 2027

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco
Hotel & Convention Center


EARLY REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1ST

EARLY REGISTRATION| 09/01/2026 - 11/30/2026

Group (10 tickets) - $2,050
Reserved lunch table - $200*
*Requires 1 group ticket per table

Individual Ticket - $215 /attendee

Registration price increases on December 1st


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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

08:00 am | Registration Opens

09:00 am | General Session, AAGD President's Opening Remarks, & Morning Inspiration with Duncan Wardle

10:10 am | Sponsor Networking & Break

10:25 am | Breakout Sessions - Block 1

11:25 am | Sponsor Networking & Break

11:40 am | Lunch

12:50 pm | Breakout Sessions - Block 2

1:50 pm | Sponsor Networking & Break

02:00 pm | Breakout Sessions - Block 3

03:10 pm | General Session, Sponsor Drawings, & Afternoon Inspiration with Angela Gargano


IGNITE BREAKOUT SESSIONS

2027 Conference Speakers

Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel & Pixar 

As Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Duncan helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe. He now brings his Disney experience to audiences around the world, delivering a series of keynotes, masterclasses and ideation forums, that help people capture unlikely connections, leading to both disruptive thinking and revolutionary ideas. He is a multiple TEDx speaker and frequent contributor to Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Forbes, and he teaches Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Yale and Harvard Universities. Duncan holds the American Citizen Award presented at the White House, an Honorary Doctorate from Edinburgh University, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth.

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Former Biochemist Turned Miss Fitness America & Peak Performance Coach

Angela Gargano is a 6x American Ninja Warrior, former biochemist, Miss Fitness America, and internationally recognized keynote speaker who helps leaders and high-performers embrace the Be the FIRST mentality—taking bold first steps that turn fear into fuel and possibility into action. After tearing her ACL live on national television, Angela rebuilt not just her body but her identity, proving that setbacks can become the launchpad for breakthrough leadership. She went on to found a six-figure coaching business and global movement that has helped thousands of women conquer their first pull-up—an achievement that became a symbol of courage, resilience, and choosing to start. Today, Angela speaks on stages across the globe, empowering individuals and teams to stop waiting for permission, challenge their limits, and lead with confidence. Blending science, strategy, and storytelling, she equips audiences with her What if it all Goes RIGHT™ Framework and Be the FIRST mindset—a proven system to navigate uncertainty, break through fear, and boldly ask: What if it all goes right?