
When AI Becomes Infrastructure: An Education Leadership Roundtable
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CDT)
Mountain Theory is bringing together a select group of education technology and cybersecurity leaders from across Texas for a private roundtable discussion focused on the opportunities, challenges, and emerging risks associated with AI adoption.
This session is designed as a peer discussion where participants can share experiences, compare approaches, and discuss how institutions are addressing governance, security, and operational questions as AI becomes increasingly embedded in education environments.
Why Participate?
AI adoption is accelerating across education. Districts and universities are deploying AI into classrooms, operations, administrative workflows, and staff productivity tools faster than governance and security frameworks are evolving.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Discuss real world AI adoption challenges with peers across Texas education
- Compare governance, policy, and security approaches currently being tested by districts and universities
- Explore emerging risks associated with AI enabled workflows, automation, and institutional data
- Gain practical insights from experienced cybersecurity and AI practitioners
- Participate in an open discussion focused on lessons learned and future planning
Discussion Topics
- AI governance and policy development
- Protecting student, faculty, and institutional data
- Security considerations for Copilot, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI platforms
- AI-enabled workflow and automation risks
- Balancing innovation with institutional oversight
- Preparing for the next generation of autonomous AI systems
About Mountain Theory
Mountain Theory works with organizations navigating the security, governance, and operational challenges created by AI adoption. The company helps leaders understand emerging risks as AI systems become more deeply integrated into institutional workflows, business processes, and decision-making.
Optional Follow-Up
Participants who wish to continue the conversation after the event may request a complimentary AI Exposure Assessment to better understand potential AI related risks, governance gaps, and security considerations within their environment.
Space is intentionally limited to encourage meaningful discussion and participation.