Kai Kight to Give Keynote Address at NISOD’s 2016 Conference

INNOVATIVE MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, AND SPEAKER KAI KIGHT TO GIVE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT NISOD’S 2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Austin, TX [November 24, 2015] – NISOD is pleased to announce musician, composer, and storyteller Kai Kight as keynote speaker at its 2016 International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence. The conference will be held May 28-31, 2016 in Austin, TX; Mr. Kight’s presentation will be on May 30 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the Hilton Austin’s Grand Ballroom.

A classical violinist turned innovative composer, Mr. Kight’s mission is to foster ingenuity as a path toward enhanced imagination and fulfillment in everyday life. He uses a combination of music and emotional stories that empowers audiences to infuse their lives and work environments with unique ideas that challenge the status quo. “The world is in dire need of fresh ideas that are delivered with passion,” Mr. Kight emphasizes.

Kai Kight is a product of Stanford University’s design and engineering program, commonly referred to as the d. School. He has performed his music at diverse venues from the White House to the Great Wall of China. Mr. Kight is a sought-after speaker at conferences, companies, and universities across the globe. Among his clients are The Walt Disney Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kai Kight as one of our 2016 keynote speakers,” says Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s Executive Director. “We feel his acclaimed and powerful message will resonate well with our conference attendees—educators who continually seek ways to inspire and transform their students’ lives.”

NISOD’s annual conference is noted as the premier convening of community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff who strive for excellence in leadership, teaching, and learning. For more information about the conference, please visit www.nisod.org/conference.

About NISOD

NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD’s customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members. For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.org.

For more information about Kai Kight, visit www.kaikight.com or contact him at kai@kaikight.com .

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