The Special Education Degree Conference 2025 was held on June 3 at Vetenskapens hus in Luleå, bringing together future special educators, researchers, teachers, and school leaders to explore practice-based research and innovation in the field. The event opened with welcoming remarks followed by several insightful presentations, including a quantitative study on teachers’ attitudes towards student transitions in secondary schools, and a case study addressing the challenges faced by “twice-exceptional” students—those who are both gifted and diagnosed with ADHD. A poster session showcased a wide range of student-led research on topics such as school absenteeism, inclusive strategies, the role of teaching assistants, and how parents’ education levels influence children’s reading motivation. Notably, Viktor Långdahl, a special educator from Skellefteå and LTU alumnus, delivered an inspiring keynote titled “Play, participation, and increased inclusion in preschool,” highlighting the importance of research-driven approaches to support early childhood inclusion. The conference also featured the presentation of the EU-funded AI4EDU project by Viktor Gardelli and Hamam Mokayed, emphasizing how AI can be integrated into schools to support both educators and students. Overall, the conference highlighted the vital role of evidence-based and practice-oriented research in shaping the future of special education.