Immersive Learning & Creativity: The Future of Education

​Immersive Learning & Creativity: The Future of Education brings together Chicago Public Schools, The Creative Outlet, and the Youth Sports Science Institute to explore how immersive technology and creative practice can transform classrooms at scale.

​This conversation highlights how cross-sector collaboration — spanning enterprise innovation, creative industries, and community-based nonprofits — can expand access, deepen engagement, and prepare CPS’s 330,000+ students for the future of work.

​Panel Lineup

​Moderated by Carmen Mahon, M.Ed., Citywide STEM Initiatives Manager at Chicago Public Schools, this panel features:

• ​Charlie Athanas — Founder of Burning City | Creative Technologist & Artist | Graphic Designer & Animator for EA Sports’ Madden NFL

• ​Jenn Coffey — Global Lead of Immersive Learning, Accenture

• ​Noma Shields — Founder & CEO, Youth Sports Science Institute

​Together, they will share how immersive learning can bridge creativity, enterprise strategy, and community innovation to create equitable, future-focused classrooms.