Sessions flagged as relevant to ScaleU's validation network mission, curated from the full ASU+GSV 2026 schedule.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:10 am-10:40 am Speakers: Philip Moyer (McGraw Hill); Rajen Sheth (Kyron Learning); Adam Freed (Bevel Inc) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Philip Moyer, CEO of McGraw Hill, and Rajen Sheth, CEO of Kyron Learning, first worked together at Google. Today they lead companies approaching AI in education from very different starting points—one a global education solutions provider, the other an AI-native platform built for instruction and le... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 am-12:20 pm Speakers: Carlos Effio (uDocz); Conner Nudd (Jamworks); France Hoang (BoodleBox); Herk Kailis (Cadmus); Julia Dixon (ESAI); Kavitta Ghai (Nectir); Lakshya Daga (TruLeague); Marcus Castro (CareerOS); Matt Wilkerson (Extern); Nate Thomas (Shmoody); Richard Weiqi Zhang (Solvely.ai); Senan Khawaja (Kollegio); Alex Sarlin (GSV); Dennis McQuillan (Amazon Web Services); Electra Frelinghuysen (GSV) Signal: Stage: GSV Cup; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher ed
The GSV Cup 50 are the world's most innovative early-stage EdTech startups — selected from 3,000+ nominations and ready to pitch. Join entrepreneurs, investors, and education leaders for live demos from pre-seed and seed-stage founders building what's next in K-12, and get an early look at the compa... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:15 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Anada Lakra (BoldVoice); Andrew Carlins (Songscription); Andrew D'Souza (Boardy); Carlos Vazquez (GoSprout); Deepak Sekar (Creatium); James Leo (NEOLENS AI); Ken Schumacher (Ropes); Luyen Chou (DeweyLearn, Inc.); Puneet Kohli (Careerflow.ai); Robin Cowie (Skillmaker Inc.); Touré Owen (Bella AI); Vinitra Swamy (Scholé AI); Alex Sarlin (GSV); Dennis McQuillan (Amazon Web Services); Electra Frelinghuysen (GSV) Signal: Stage: GSV Cup; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
The GSV Cup 50 are the world's most innovative early-stage EdTech startups — selected from 3,000+ nominations and ready to pitch. Join entrepreneurs, investors, and education leaders for live demos from pre-seed and seed-stage founders building what's next in K-12, and get an early look at the compa... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Beth Hollenberg (Everspring); Mick Hewitt (Ednition); Patrick Supanc (Coursera); Richard Weiqi Zhang (Solvely.ai); Jennifer Lee (GSV Ventures) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
As AI answer engines, algorithmic feeds, and embedded assistants replace traditional search and paid funnels, the growth strategies that powered the last decade of EdTech are no longer enough. This session explores what does work now. From Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and freemium models that ac... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-11:30 am Speakers: Alejandro Gibes de Gac (Paloma & Springboard Collaborative); Amir Matallaoui (HOOPOOH Future Technologies); Ankur Agarwal (CuePilot); Dacia Toll (Coursemojo); Edna Martinson (Boddle Learning); Elinor Huang (MEandMine); Gautam Thapar (EnlightenAI); Janos Perczel (Polygence); Jason Palmer (Socrait); Jens Seip (Curipod); Jeremy Bhatia (Eddi); Jim Marggraff (Kibeam Learning, Inc.); Jon Laven (Snorkl); Mara Steiu (Journify Learning); Mathieu Skulason (Evolytes); Matt Miller (OKO Labs); Min Sun (Colleague AI); Robert LoCascio (Kid Company); Sawyer Altman (Goblins); Vlad Gutkovich (Diffit); Yusuf Ahmad (Playlab); Alex Sarlin (GSV); Electra Frelinghuysen (GSV); Mike Lombardi (AWS); Pav Patel (Pearson Ventures) Signal: Stage: GSV Cup; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
The GSV Cup 50 are the world's most innovative early-stage EdTech startups — selected from 3,000+ nominations and ready to pitch. Join entrepreneurs, investors, and education leaders for live demos from pre-seed and seed-stage founders building what's next in K-12, and get an early look at the compa... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Chris Lynne (University of Phoenix); Elizabeth Chou (Leeds Illuminate); Fernando Bleichmar (Risepoint); Jeffrey Conlon (Unitek Learning Education Group, LLC); Adnan Nisar (The Vistria Group) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
The greatest needs in education often exist in the most regulated spaces—leaving massive opportunities for impact frustratingly out of reach for private investors. From federal funding restrictions on non-degree programs to an ever-changing compliance landscape, structural barriers in education and ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Arif Karakus (Doping Technology); Deepanshu Arora (Toddle); Joleen Liang (Squirrel Ai Learning); Zara Zaman (Emerge Capital); Joy Chen (GSV Ventures, Stanford Accelerator for Learning) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Some of the world's most ambitious EdTech companies were built not in Silicon Valley, but in intensely competitive markets around the world defined by massive demand, rapid iteration, and high stakes for learners and families. As more of these companies look beyond their home markets, the path from ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Anada Lakra (BoldVoice); Benjamin Somers (Recess.GG); Hilah Barbot (Playlab); Julie Walbaum (Wilgo.ai); Amanda Nolen (Amanda Nolen & Partners) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
The assumptions that shaped the last generation of startups no longer hold. Capital efficiency now matters more than headcount. AI changes what a small team can ship — and what investors expect them to ship. Talent is scarce, expensive, and increasingly selective. This session brings together founde... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Alisa Sommer O'Hara (Google); Bethanie Drake-Maples (Atypical AI); Jaime Casap (Purpose Lab); Tom Sayer (Ello); Dan Carroll (Clever) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Google has been rapidly expanding its education product suite—embedding AI across Classroom, launching NotebookLM, and deepening its presence in K-12 infrastructure. Meanwhile, other frontier labs like OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft are building out their own education workflows, making learning to... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Andrea Pasinetti (Kira); Diana Heldfond DiGia (Parallel Learning); Justin Wenig (Starbridge.ai); Vinay Bhaskara (Collegevine); Erik Edwards (Cooley LLP) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Getting the A+ is just the first test—now comes the real challenge. This session brings together category leaders in AI-first edtech who have raised significant Series A+ rounds and are now navigating the complexities of scaling in today's market. Panelists will share what's resonating with customer... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Hugh Yao (LingoAce Academy Inc); Karine Allouche (Chegg); Max Azarov (Novakid); Alina von Davier (Duolingo) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Language learning apps didn't just add AI — they rebuilt around it earlier than almost anyone else in education. Before most of the industry had figured out what AI-native education even meant, these companies were already building it: conversational practice, real-time feedback, deep personalizatio... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Matt Zieger (GitLab Foundation); Steve Deutsch (ECMC Education Impact Fund); Vivian Wu (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative); Esther Benjamin (World Education Services) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Philanthropy is increasingly borrowing from venture and open-source models — prioritizing speed, transparency, and proximity to the people it serves. This panel brings together foundation leaders who are rethinking the fundamentals: shorter funding cycles that enable rapid learning, ROI frameworks t... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Speakers: Caroline Levens (Grow with Google); Vivek Chachcha (Google for Education) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; ai-powered learning and preparing for tomorrow’s workforce ai; building and investing in edtech; alternative pathways; higher edu
Preparing students for an AI-driven future requires more than just access to tools—it requires a strategy for meaningful engagement. In this session, discover how Gemini and NotebookLM are transforming passive study into active, inquiry-based learning. We will show how educators can empower their st... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Ardis Kadiu (Andi AI, Inc.); Jason Brein (Francisco Partners); Rhys Spence (Brighteye Ventures); Stephen Laster (Panopto); Nate Laverriere (Moelis) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
The M&A playbook has changed. Growth at all costs no longer commands a premium—profitability does. Distribution now beats features. Valuations have reset, but great companies still earn outsized outcomes. At the same time, M&A activity is accelerating as incumbents increasingly choose to buy rather ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Ariel Hersh (SEEK Investments); Carole Ackermann (EHL - Hospitality Business School); Ron Levin (Alumni Ventures); Nana Kyei (Houlihan Lokey) Signal: Stage: Building & Investing in EdTech; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
The capital backing EdTech is changing—and fast. As traditional venture models evolve, a new generation of investors is stepping in: operators-turned-investors, family offices, evergreen funds, strategics, philanthropies, and hybrid capital players with different time horizons, incentives, and defin... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 am-9:50 am Speakers: Adrián Ridner (Study.com); Arati Prabhakar; Garrett Lord (Handshake); Kumar Garg (Renaissance Philanthropy Fund); Matt Schneider (Google); Omar Abbosh (Pearson); Romy Drucker (Walton Family Foundation); Tade Oyerinde (Campus); Casey Newton (Platformer); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Kevin Roose (The New York Times) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeLucy Baldwin (VP, Program at GSV Summit) Is AI Eating Education? — A StageX Interview Series with Kevin Roose & Casey Newton (Co-Hosts of Hard Fork, a New York Times podcast) Kevin Roose (New York Times columnist) and Casey Newton (Founder, Platformer) bring the... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Alex Galvagni (Age of Learning); Andrew Ng (DeepLearning.AI); Anton Pavlovsky (Headway Inc); Bijal Shah (Guild); Greg Hart (Coursera); Jeff Selingo (Bestselling Author); John Silvanus Wilson (University of Pennsylvania); Jonathan Eig; Jonathan Levin (Stanford University); Lucy Baldwin (ASU+GSV Summit); Michael Lomax (UNCF); Michael Sorrell (Paul Quinn College); Rick Levin (Yale University); Adam Nordin (Goldman Sachs); Julia Stiglitz (Uplimit); Michael Moe (GSV) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeLucy Baldwin (VP Program, GSV Summit) Like Father, Like Son... Two Higher Ed TitansJonathan Levin (President, Stanford University) Rick Levin (President Emeritus, Yale University) Moderator: Julia Stiglitz (CEO and Co-Founder, Uplimit) Leading Edge... CEOs of Ed... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Leslie Kennedy (California State University, Office of the Chancellor); Mary Strain (Amazon Web Services (AWS)); Melissa Loble (Instructure) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; ai in education
How are institutions and educational technology providers thinking about and supporting new approaches to pedagogy, addressing academic integrity and most importantly leveraging AI to fundamentally advance learning and scholarship in the age of AI. Further, how can we think about supporting durable ... 🔗 Session page
HIGH Presented by MyUni. The MultiBillion Talent Crisis—and the Learning Ecosystem Built to Solve It
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:30 am-9:30 am Speakers: Dhanfu Elston (Complete College America); Pardis Mahdavi Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
This session introduces MyUni, a new category of institution: a technologically enhanced accredited university built in partnership with employers and designed for the workforce of tomorrow. Combining the credibility of higher education with the scalability of technology, MyUni flips the model from ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:35 pm-4:05 pm Speakers: Agasthya Shenoy (Teaching Lab Studio) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Teaching Lab Studio has been building a vision for what effective, joyful, and rigorous AI-enabled classrooms could look like. We envision a model where multiple purpose-built AI tools work together behind a single interface so teachers can focus on what they need to get done, not which tool does wh... 🔗 Session page
HIGH Powering AI with Accuracy and Alignment: Hand-on Exploration of the Learning Commons Knowledge Graph
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Adam Laskowitz (Learning Commons); Frankie Warren (Learning Commons) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
AI-powered edtech is only as strong as the data behind it. In this interactive session, you'll explore the Learning Commons Knowledge Graph firsthand - from a no-code AI interface to the underlying structured standards data. Whether you're shaping strategy, architecting infrastructure, or a district... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:00 am-9:45 am Speakers: Anne Goldmann (Google for Education); James Frazee (San Diego State University); Luis Hernández Muñiz (University of California, Berkeley) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher ed
Bringing Generative AI to a university system is not just a technical upgrade; it is a cultural transformation. Join leaders from pioneering institutions who have successfully moved from cautious pilots to full-scale adoption of Gemini for Education. Our panelists will share their "unvarnished" play... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:45 am Speakers: Jenny Maxwell (Superhuman); Shonda Gibson (Texas A&M University); Tamara Deuser (Arizona State University) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Many institutions talk about AI transformation. Few succeed at turning it into shared direction and sustained action. In this collaborative session, higher education leaders join Superhuman's Head of Education to explore how institutions can define a clear, human-centered vision for AI's role in the... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Speakers: Christian Pantel (D2L); David Treat (Pearson); Russ LeWinter (Amazon Web Services); Todd Tobin (MagicSchool) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
It's still early days for what agents can fully do, but where are they already successfully deployed, and what does it actually take to go from pilot to production? Recent data shows over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by end of 2027 due to unclear ROI, rising costs, and inadequate risk... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Mike Mast (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; interoperab
Generative AI delivers the greatest classroom impact only when grounded in the course's actual content and context. Likewise, agentic AI acting on behalf of educators and learners has the greatest impact when able to interact with their classroom applications. We'll explore how a plug‑and‑play ecosy... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Mackenzie Bishop (Civitas Learning); Matthew Bubley (Walden University); William Ballard (Civitas Learning) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Most institutions have dashboards. Most institutions have predictive models. Most still struggle to translate insight into coordinated action — at the moment it matters most for students. This session tells the story of what happens when a university refuses to accept that gap as inevitable. Walden ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:15 am-12:00 pm Speakers: Matt Hagerty (Superhuman) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
The writing process is where learning happens or doesn't. Most academic integrity tools can't see it. This session examines what student writing behavior reveals about how students actually engage with academic work. Starting from the question educators already know (did AI write this?), it reframes... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Speakers: Austin Bates (Google); Drew Sidel (Google) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Operational and administrative efficiency is a top priority for CIOs facing fragmented tech stacks and tight budgets. Join us for this focused 45-minute session to discover how Gemini for Education is designed to complement, not complicate, your existing technology. We will move beyond the "all-or-n... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm Speakers: Juliano Menegazzo (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Al agents are becoming the new "front door" for educational workflows- from admissions and student support to faculty productivity. In this session, we'll introduce the core agent patterns in the Microsoft ecosystem and show how institutions can turn education scenarios into workingsolutions. You'll... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Nate Ober (Amazon); Zach Pendleton (Instructure) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
AI isn't just changing what products are built. It's changing how they're built. Join this session for enterprise leaders to learn about how product development is already changing, where we see things heading, and ways to drive change and speed within an established organization. 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 pm-2:10 pm Speakers: Andy Hyde (BCG U); Christine McEachern (BCG U); Laura Dermody (BCG U) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
BCG U helps organizations worldwide build AI capabilities, but how did we apply that expertise to ourselves? Every idea we share is practical and tool-agnostic — walk away with approaches you can put to work immediately, no new platforms required.In this session, we share two internal stories. First... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Speakers: Raj Pandey (Zoom) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; ai-first zoom edu
Explore the future of education technology with Zoom's latest innovations designed specifically for the academic environment. This interactive session showcases groundbreaking enhancements to Zoom AI Companion, featuring education-specific contextual prompts that empower students, educators, and sta... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:15 pm-3:00 pm Speakers: Nate Ober (Amazon) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Researching and communicating product vision can take product managers months to complete. Now with the help of AI, it can be done in minutes. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, learn the Amazon best practices and AI tools that can enhance each step of your innovation journey, that ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Speakers: C. Edward Watson (American Association of Colleges and Universities); David Harris (ASU+GSV Summit); Kemi Jona (University of Virginia); Sanjay Srivastava (Vocareum) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Join Vocareum CEO Sanjay Srivastava for an exclusive, closed-door dialogue on the next frontier of AI in higher education. As AI agents take on more complex tasks in the workplace, the conversation is shifting from AI literacy to AI fluency. This intimate gathering will explore what workforce readin... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Jessica Beidelman (BCG U); Laura Dermody (BCG U) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
As AI reshapes the skills landscape, L&D functions face mounting pressure to modernize - faster than ever before. Drawing on BCG's experience advising some of the world's most forward-thinking organizations, this session surfaces what the highest-performing global L&D teams are actually doing: how t... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Speakers: Juliano Menegazzo (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Al agents are becoming the new "front door" for educational workflows- from admissions and student support to faculty productivity. In this session, we'll introduce the core agent patterns in the Microsoft ecosystem and show how institutions can turn education scenarios into workingsolutions. You'll... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:15 pm-2:55 pm Speakers: Jeff Dinski (Ellucian); Mary Strain (Amazon Web Services (AWS)); Russ LeWinter (Amazon Web Services) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Higher education is at an inflection point. Institutions face unprecedented pressure to control costs, improve student outcomes, and prepare for an AI-driven future — all while navigating extraordinary shifts in how AI is consumed and deployed across campus.This session brings together field insight... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 pm-4:00 pm Speakers: Raj Pandey (Zoom) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; ai-first zoom edu
Explore the future of education technology with Zoom's latest innovations designed specifically for the academic environment. This interactive session showcases groundbreaking enhancements to Zoom AI Companion, featuring education-specific contextual prompts that empower students, educators, and sta... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Mike Mast (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; interoperab
Generative AI delivers the greatest classroom impact only when grounded in the course's actual content and context. Likewise, agentic AI acting on behalf of educators and learners has the greatest impact when able to interact with their classroom applications. We'll explore how a plug‑and‑play ecosy... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:50 pm Speakers: John Harnisher (DataKind); Matt Mustard (Gates Foundation); Nick Walsh (DataKind); Caitlin M. Augustin (DataKind) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Higher education depends on complex edtech stacks built on proprietary, opaque data models—resulting in fragile integrations, fragmented learner data, and high switching costs. These constraints slow innovation for institutions and vendors alike. This panel explores how a public-good common data mod... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00 am-9:50 am Speakers: Maurice McCaulley (Gates Foundation); Melvin Hines (Upswing); Tatsiana Sokalava (Career Scoops); Dr Shmona Simpson (Paritii) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Every responsible AI policy says "keep humans in the loop." But what does that actually mean when you're building an AI advising platform serving hundreds of thousands of students? Our landscape assessment of 40+ frameworks across education, healthcare, and finance reveals a persistent gap between h... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:30 am Speakers: Juliano Menegazzo (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Al agents are becoming the new "front door" for educational workflows- from admissions and student support to faculty productivity. In this session, we'll introduce the core agent patterns in the Microsoft ecosystem and show how institutions can turn education scenarios into workingsolutions. You'll... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:45 am Speakers: Matt Hagerty (Superhuman) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
The writing process is where learning happens or doesn't. Most academic integrity tools can't see it. This session examines what student writing behavior reveals about how students actually engage with academic work. Starting from the question educators already know (did AI write this?), it reframes... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Mike Mast (Microsoft) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; interoperab
Generative AI delivers the greatest classroom impact only when grounded in the course's actual content and context. Likewise, agentic AI acting on behalf of educators and learners has the greatest impact when able to interact with their classroom applications. We'll explore how a plug‑and‑play ecosy... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:30 am Speakers: David Nolan (Zoom) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Unlock the power of seamless integration and innovation with the Zoom Developer Platform, the foundation for building connected, interactive learning experiences. In this session, designed for EdTech leaders and innovators at the ASU+GSV Summit, discover how Zoom's open APIs, SDKs, and embedded solu... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Emily Amick (Power My Learning); Nonye Alozie (SRI Education); Shari Dubos (SRI Education); Tanyella Leta (Maka); Leigh Ann DeLyser (SRI) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
AI and other technological innovations are driving the rapid advancement of educational technologies. Join innovators and developers to talk about how to nurture multi-disciplinary teams to push the boundaries of what is possible and explore how to leverage data, technology, and creative thinking fo... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Speakers: David Nolan (Zoom) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Unlock the power of seamless integration and innovation with the Zoom Developer Platform, the foundation for building connected, interactive learning experiences. In this session, designed for EdTech leaders and innovators at the ASU+GSV Summit, discover how Zoom's open APIs, SDKs, and embedded solu... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Britte H. Cheng (Menlo Education Research); Danielle S. McNamara (Arizona State University); Nikkie Zanevsky (Gates Foundation); Richard G. Baraniuk (Rice University); Jeremy Roschelle (Digital Promise) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
AI tools are transforming education at a pace that outpaces our ability to understand their impact. New platforms promise personalization and improved outcomes, yet K–12 districts and higher-education institutions spend billions without reliable evidence that these tools work for their students. Tra... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:30 am Speakers: David Nolan (Zoom) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Unlock the power of seamless integration and innovation with the Zoom Developer Platform, the foundation for building connected, interactive learning experiences. In this session, designed for EdTech leaders and innovators at the ASU+GSV Summit, discover how Zoom's open APIs, SDKs, and embedded solu... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:00 am-6:00 pm Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
The FORCE Zone, presented by Coursera, is the Summit's dedicated destination for workforce and skills innovation—bringing together the most forward-thinking organizations shaping how people learn, upskill, and advance in a rapidly changing economy. Featuring a curated lineup of workforce and skills ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-2:10 pm Speakers: Bill Shaw (Britebound); Julie Lammers (Britebound); Peter Tomhave (Britebound); Rilwan Meeran (Britebound) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
Since launching its investment strategy in April of 2022, Britebound has invested over $100 million dollars in key sectors and has impacted millions of learners. We aim for optimized investment returns and measurable impact, diversified by theme, geographic focus, management strategy, and investment... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 am-6:00 pm Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
The FORCE Zone, presented by Coursera, is the Summit's dedicated destination for workforce and skills innovation—bringing together the most forward-thinking organizations shaping how people learn, upskill, and advance in a rapidly changing economy. Featuring a curated lineup of workforce and skills ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 am-12:00 pm Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; workforce learn
The FORCE Zone, presented by Coursera, is the Summit's dedicated destination for workforce and skills innovation—bringing together the most forward-thinking organizations shaping how people learn, upskill, and advance in a rapidly changing economy. Featuring a curated lineup of workforce and skills ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Casey Evans (Arizona State University); Karen Smith (Arizona State University) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Growth begins with Yes, And. It opens doors. It invites experimentation. It fuels ambition.But scale is built on choices.In a capital constrained environment, leaders cannot invest in everything that sounds promising. Every investment competes. Each initiative carries opportunity cost. Cutting does ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:40 pm Speakers: Philippos Savvides (ASU ScaleU) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech; higher education
Every institution runs its own EdTech evaluation cycle. A product validated at one university gets re-piloted from scratch at the next. Procurement timelines stretch beyond twelve months. Evidence generated at one campus transfers nowhere. Early-stage companies burn runway waiting for institutions t... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:45 pm Speakers: Cathy Cheung (Google); Shashank Agarwal (Google Research); Yoav Bergner (NYU) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
From the team that brought you Learn Your Way: Skill development is viewed by many as the next frontier of education. With a growing disparity between the skills that employers are looking for and the skills that the workforce currently possesses, what are the durable skills that students should be ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:15 am-9:00 am Speakers: Chris Kemsley (Novakid); Dmitry Malin (Novakid); Max Azarov (Novakid); Denis Arendt (Novakid) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
What happens when a company built on live teachers deploys AI-powered tutor to its students? In this session, Novakid shares surprising learnings from deploying AI to young learners. These learnings led Novakid to believe that AI-first future is powering the next phase of the company's growth. As a ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:30 am-10:15 am Speakers: Chris Kemsley (Novakid); Dmitry Malin (Novakid); Max Azarov (Novakid); Denis Arendt (Novakid) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
What happens when a company built on live teachers deploys AI-powered tutor to its students? In this session, Novakid shares surprising learnings from deploying AI to young learners.These learnings led Novakid to believe that AI-first future is powering the next phase of the company's growth. As a g... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:45 am-11:30 am Speakers: Chris Kemsley (Novakid); Dmitry Malin (Novakid); Max Azarov (Novakid); Denis Arendt (Novakid) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
What happens when a company built on live teachers deploys AI-powered tutor to its students? In this session, Novakid shares surprising learnings from deploying AI to young learners.These learnings led Novakid to believe that AI-first future is powering the next phase of the company's growth. As a g... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Alisa Sommer O'Hara (Google) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
With so many EdTechs building new tools education, we'll discuss the ways Google partners across the ecosystem. We'll share how EdTechs can get the most out of working with us, including our startup programs, education partnerships, and building on Gemini. Whether you are looking to build with our l... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Jeff Kurtz (Google for Education) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Educational institutions are not only a prime target for cyber threats, they're also navigating a new frontier as AI adoption grows. This session explores how schools can harness the power of AI while maintaining data privacy. We will dive into Google's "Secure by Design" approach, showing how insti... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Malvika Bhagwat (Owl Ventures); Mark Angel (Amira Learning Inc.); Paula Renfro (Duval County Public Schools); Brittany Miller (The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
Despite billions invested annually in edtech, only about 5% of students use tools at dosage levels research shows are necessary to drive results, leaving an estimated $5.6B in unused licenses each year. This session explores how outcomes based contracting (OBC) is changing that reality by realigning... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-2:15 pm Speakers: Kerry Friedman (SRI Education); Marisa Janicek (Del Mar Union School District) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
What does it really take for an educational innovation to move from promising pilot to widespread adoption? Join researchers, EdTech leaders, and product development professionals for a candid conversation about strategies to drive scale. SRI will share insights from the LEARN Network – a federally-... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Speakers: Alison Bryant (Learning Economy Foundation); Andrew Rice (Education Analytics); Mary Anne Bates (California Office of Cradle to Career); Jenn Bell-Ellwanger (Data Quality Campaign) Signal: Tag: Building and Investing in EdTech; edtech
As the federal role in K-12 shifts, states have a bigger opportunity - and a bigger responsibility - to lead. One of the clearest places that leadership matters is education data: how states use it to improve decision-making, strengthen transparency, support better practice, and drive better outcome... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:45 am Speakers: Charles Elliott (Google); Sara Wiltberger (Google); Shashank Agarwal (Google Research); Anisha Choudhary (Google Research) Signal: scaling; ai-driven knowledge graphs ai/ml; higher education; workforce learn
The promise of personalized education has long been constrained by the difficulty of systematically and at scale identifying and mapping an individual's knowledge gaps. In order to realize this vision, we require systems that understand the student's learning goals, track their progress, and help re... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Auryan Ratliff (EdPlus at ASU); Casey Evans (Arizona State University); Mary Rose Craycraft (Superhuman) Signal: innovation spotlight; higher education
AI agents are moving quickly from concept to reality, but real impact depends on how well they fit into daily work. In this session, Arizona State University and Superhuman showcase several AI agents ASU is actively building and deploying across campus. Examples include a course builder, AI companio... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Speakers: Adam Pacton (Arizona State University); Gemma Garcia (Arizona State University); Tal Havivi (Superhuman); Wayne Anderson (Arizona State University) Signal: innovation spotlight; higher education
Assignments sit at the center of the learning experience, but the tools used to create and manage them have not kept pace with how instructors teach or how students actually work.In this session, Arizona State University and Superhuman preview Assignment Notebook, a new product for written assignmen... 🔗 Session page
HIGH Creating an AI-First University: Building a Culture of Innovation, Fluency, and Measurable Learning
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: David Marchick (American University, Kogod School of Business); George Siemens (Southern New Hampshire University); Gwanhoo Lee (American University); Lisa Marsh Ryerson (Southern New Hampshire University) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; ai-first university: building a culture of innovation, fluency, and measurable learning ai/ml; higher edu
RSVP ONLY: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping higher education. The challenge is no longer simply adopting AI tools but redesigning universities to thrive in an AI-driven world. What does it mean to become truly AI-first? This roundtable brings together university leaders and technology in... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Annalisa Stonner (Blue Springs School District); Courtney Reilly (Skillsline); Kate Parsons (CAPS Network); Renee Ilhardt (International Baccalaureate Organization); Corey Mohn (CAPS Network) Signal: Stage: Career-Connected Learning & Pathways; scaling
Middle school is often overlooked as a critical developmental stage. Students are forming identities and interests, yet too often disengage academically just when curiosity should be taking flight. Britebound's research showcases this disconnect: 87% of middle schoolers say they want to connect thei... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Bridgett Willey (UW Health WorkForward); Lori Partain (Helios Consulting); Marek Laco (U.S. Department of Labor); Nicholas Morgan (Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc.); Ryan Craig (Achieve Partners) Signal: funding; workforce learn
Apprenticeships are finally moving from pilot to viable pathway, driven by a fundamental shift in how the U.S. funds them. This session will spotlight employers and intermediaries who are building modern apprenticeship programs in sectors like tech and healthcare as formula-based funding replaces fr... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:30 am-10:00 am Speakers: Elizabeth Reilley (University of North Carolina); Jim Kim (Amazon Web Services); Mary Strain (Amazon Web Services (AWS)) Signal: edtech
Join AWS and select EdTech leaders for an intimate breakfast roundtable exploring the transformative impact of AI on educational technology modernization. This exclusive session brings together decision-makers from leading EdTech organizations to discuss practical strategies for leveraging AI to enh... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:45 am-10:20 am Speakers: Adeel Khan (MagicSchool AI); Greg Hart (Coursera); Prateek Maheshwari (Physics Wallah Limited); Luben Pampoulov (GSV Ventures) Signal: Stage: StarTrack; scaling
As traditional educational structures are being disrupted, B2C leaders are building the new global classroom. AI is accelerating and changing the way students acquire knowledge, shifting the focus from passive consumption to active, personalized mastery. 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Speakers: John Garcia III (Pathways Impact Fund); Stephanie Veck (American Institutes for Research (AIR)) Signal: scaling; workforce learn
AIR and StriveTogether are hosting this conversation. Demand for career-connected learning and economic mobility strategies is rising, but capacity, clarity, and sustainable funding for intermediaries often lag. This session translates research and on-the-ground implementation lessons into actionabl... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Gemini Enterprise: The New Front Door to AI Agents for Every Researcher, Student, and Administrator
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:45 am-11:15 am Speakers: Gabby Burke (Google Public Sector) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; higher education
Gemini Enterprise serves as the single hub to build, orchestrate, and share AI agents for the entire academic community. These agents represent a unique opportunity to amplify institutional and learner productivity by autonomously managing tasks ranging from the routine to the complex.As academia in... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:05 pm-2:35 pm Speakers: Stephen Fang (Google Beam) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; higher education
Book a Beam Demo Here.Join us to learn about Google Beam and the next chapter of human collaboration. We'll explore how Google's breakthrough true-to-life 3D video platform will enable everyone to feel together with genuine face-to-face conversations, no matter the distance.Come hear how universitie... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Dr. Niyoka McCoy (Stride); Kinsey Rawe (Imagine Learning); Matthew Winters (Utah State Board of Education); Thais Lyro (Penn Foster Group); Victoria Pylvainen (LearningMate) Signal: scaling; credentials
The traditional "college-for-all" narrative is evolving into a "skills-for-all" reality. As various levers reshape the labor market, K-12 leaders face immense pressure to ensure diplomas represent economic mobility, not just seat time. This session brings together district innovators, industry partn... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM DIY Session: Build & Deploy a Voice & Chat AI Agent for Higher Ed Admissions in Under 5 Minutes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:40 pm-3:10 pm Speakers: Ashish Fernando (EDMO) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; higher ed
Every AI session at this conference will show you what's possible.This is the one where you build it yourself.EDMO's AI Agent Studio lets any higher education leader - Presidents, CIOs, VPs of Enrollment, or Admissions Directors- create a fully functional AI agent for their institution inunder 5 min... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Kyrsten Sinema (Arizona State University); Olivia Herneddo (Arizona State University) Signal: pitches
Join the Spark Center for Innovation Learning Founder and retired Senator Kyrsten Sinema to hear the winning pitches from the inaugural Global AI Competition. All four winning teams, including the winning student team, will share their 5 minute pitches. Hosted by the ASU Spark Center for Innovation ... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM A Smart Investment in Technology: Improving the total cost of ownership of devices in education (RSVP Required)
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:10 pm-2:00 pm Signal: investment; higher education
Education leaders have many things to consider when they're making technology decisions — from current systems to internal processes to budget constraints. Join Apple and education leaders for a discussion on the considerations for a sustainable investment in technology — and why institutions choose... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM A Smart Investment in Technology: Improving the total cost of ownership of devices in education (RSVP Required)
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:10 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Rupa Saran (Coastline College) Signal: investment; higher education
Education leaders have many things to consider when they're making technology decisions — from current systems to internal processes to budget constraints. Join Apple and education leaders for a discussion on the considerations for a sustainable investment in technology — and why institutions choose... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Human Connection, AI Learning & Leadership: Advancing Equity for All Learners Through Science of AI
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 pm-2:20 pm Speakers: Christina Cipriano, Ph.D. (Yale University); David Adams (Urban Assembly) Signal: equity; ai learning
This fireside chat explores how K-12 school systems can leverage technology and the science of AI to expand access, strengthen human connection, and ensure equity for all learners. Presenters will share how they are thoughtfully integrating emerging technologies to support inclusive learning environ... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM A Smart Investment in Technology: Improving the total cost of ownership of devices in education (RSVP Required)
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:10 pm-3:00 pm Signal: investment; higher education
Education leaders have many things to consider when they're making technology decisions — from current systems to internal processes to budget constraints. Join Apple and education leaders for a discussion on the considerations for a sustainable investment in technology — and why institutions choose... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM A Smart Investment in Technology: Improving the total cost of ownership of devices in education (RSVP Required)
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:10 pm-3:00 pm Speakers: Rupa Saran (Coastline College) Signal: investment; higher education
Education leaders have many things to consider when they're making technology decisions — from current systems to internal processes to budget constraints. Join Apple and education leaders for a discussion on the considerations for a sustainable investment in technology — and why institutions choose... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Eilif Serck-Hanssen (Laureate); Fernando Bleichmar (Risepoint); James Rhyu (Stride); Monica Vinuales (Boston Consulting Group); Ernesto Pagano (Boston Consulting Group) Signal: ai-enabled student journey: how is the experience being transformed? ai; higher education; workforce learn
AI is rapidly reshaping how institutions engage, support, and educate learners. In this session, leaders in K-12 and higher education will share how they are embedding AI across the entire student journey, from administrative tasks to academic support and lifelong learning.Join us as we discuss real... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:10 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Dan Lee (Lirvana Labs); Sebastian Belmar (LitLab.ai); Medha Tare (Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop) Signal: edtech
Too often, EdTech products are judged after they reach classrooms—when design decisions are already locked in and impact is harder to course-correct. But what if evidence, child voice, and rigorous learning science shaped products from day one?The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is partne... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 am-10:30 am Speakers: Nupur Jain (Google) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab
Insights from learning science show that people learn best when they actively engage with information. This principle is at the heart of Guided Learning. Join us to learn how Guided Learning encourages participation through probing and open-ended questions that spark a discussion and provide an oppo... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Amanda Kocon (Edmentum, Inc.); Christine Glandorf (Outschool); Jess Wang (Presence); Jinal Jhaveri (SchoolMint); Lauren Bender (Odyssey); Dante Iacovella (William Blair) Signal: edtech
The go-to-market playbook in education is being rewritten. As funding increasingly follows students, the system is moving from centralized procurement to family-driven demand — unlocking new pathways for growth, impact, and innovation. This shift is powering digital marketplaces, ESA platforms, and ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:30 pm-3:10 pm Speakers: Don Harjo Daves-Rougeaux (California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office); Dr. Marie Cini (University of the People); Lydia Logan (IBM) Signal: workforce learn
Institutions are rethinking how learning connects to workforce opportunity. As industries evolve and technology reshapes job requirements, colleges and learning organizations are exploring new ways to embed in-demand skills into programs and create clearer pathways to employment. As part of the IBM ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Beth Brunk (University of Texas at El Paso); Monica Varsanyi (University of California); Jasmine Haywood (Lumina Foundation) Signal: workforce learn
The bachelor's degree remains the most powerful engine of opportunity in America, but employers increasingly seek clearer evidence of work-ready skills. What happens when major public university systems embed workforce-aligned microcredentials into the core of undergraduate pathways? Two of the larg... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Christopher Ott (Amazon Web Services (AWS)); Jack Kittinger (Arizona State University); Raghu Santanam (Arizona State University); Trey Hemmingsen (ServiceNow); Nadia Viswanath (Learning Enterprise ASU) Signal: workforce learn
The future of credentialing hinges on strengthening the bond between higher education and industry. This session will explore how Arizona State University is already doing what many have only envisioned: implementing a scalable, skills-based, and interoperable credentialing framework that connects a... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Fernando Bleichmar (Risepoint); Susan Burns (University of Mount Saint Vincent); Thillainat Sivakumaran (Texas State University); Eloy Oakley (College Futures Foundation) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; higher education
Amid the headlines about student debt and the race for "brand name" institutions, another reality defines much of American higher education. Regional universities—often serving ambitious first-generation and financially constrained learners—frequently deliver some of the strongest returns on learnin... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Austin Ashley (Bain & Company); Gordon Trujillo (DaVita); Joshua Clark (IBM); Molly Nagler (Moderna); Al Dea (The Edge of Work) Signal: Innovations in Action; workforce learn
A fast-paced, show & tell session MC'd by Al Dea, founder of the Ed on the Edge podcast, where learning leaders share real examples of how they're integrating AI into their organizations. Come crowdsource the emerging AI enterprise learning leader playbook. 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:45 am-11:15 am Speakers: Kenneth Drake-Sargent (Google for Education) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; higher education
How does the AI revolution translate to your daily work? Join us in the AI Revolution Lab for a deep dive into Gemini and NotebookLM, showcasing top use cases for Educators, Researchers, Administrators, and Students. We'll demo how Gemini can be your AI assistant for education, helping you save time... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Allison Dulin Salisbury (Humanist Venture Studio); Joseph Fuller (Harvard Business School); Matt Sigelman (Burning Glass Institute); Shad Ahmed (Anthropic); Michael Horn (Michael Horn) Signal: Stage: AI & Frontier Tech
Everyone has a prediction about which jobs AI will wipe out. Analysts say white-collar roles are at risk. CEOs say AI enhances productivity, not replaces people. Workers say the ground is shifting under their feet. This panel examines the new labor divide emerging between cognitive work that AI can ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:55 pm-2:25 pm Speakers: Preeti Singh (Google Research Lead) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab; higher education
What if we could translate our REAL research into compelling learning experiences for youth? Google Research is translating applied research into accessible quests for teens. Developed with the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, AI Quests is a gamified experience series of experiments inspired by Go... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Kim Majerus (Amazon AWS); Larz May (Co-founder and CEO, Ginko); Miriam Vogel (EqualAI); Pat Yongpradit (Microsoft); Paul Gollash (ETS); Daphne Li (Common Sense Privacy) Signal: Stage: AI & Frontier Tech; ai in education
Trust is now the defining barrier to meaningful AI adoption in education. We are still early in the trust curve, where skepticism remains high and hallucination, bias, overconfidence, and opaque data handling fuel distrust among educators and families. We explore how trust is built not through marke... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Asha Canady (Learning Commons); Dan Bridges (Naperville Community Unit School District 203); Jennifer Ferrari (ERDI Partners, Inc.); Lisa Epstein (Chicago Public Schools); Scott Frauenheim (LEAP Innovations) Signal: edtech
Too many tools fail—not because of bad technology, but because they weren't designed with educators. This session brings together LEAP Pilot Network school teams, edtech innovators, and R&D partners to explore what it truly means to co-design solutions that work in real classrooms. The session will ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:20 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Justin Lall (Gallup); Stephanie Marken (Gallup) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; higher education
What happens when the generation with the most exposure to AI becomes less convinced of its value? New national research from Gallup in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation, and GSV Ventures reveals a striking paradox: while Gen Z continues to engage with AI, confidence in its impact is sli... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Doug Lynch (USC) Signal: edtech
USC's Edtech Accelerator is a virtual program that nurtures and accelerates the growth of edtech startups building efficacious solutions to improve educational access and outcomes. Entrepreneurs in the program benefit from interaction with USC faculty and the University's network of industry partici... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Candace Thille (Stanford University); Carla Szemzo (Tecnológico de Monterrey); Miki Edelman (Macquarie Group); Paul Fain (Work Shift); Patrick Rossol-Allison (Arizona State University) Signal: workforce learn
Artificial intelligence is accelerating a global shift in how people learn, reshaping education, workplaces, and entire industries. This panel will bring together leaders from learning science, higher education, and global industry to debate: What the AI learning system of the future looks likeHow A... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:30 am-11:00 am Speakers: Elvin Freytes (The EdUp Experience Podcast); Joe Sallustio (The EdUp Experience Podcast) Signal: workforce learn
Don't miss the EdUp Experience podcast LIVE at the ASU+GSV Summit!We're recording four episodes across two days covering topics shaping the future, including higher education, AI and the evolving workforce landscape.Be part of the energy, hear from incredible leaders and experts while experiencing i... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:50 am Speakers: Carie Addis (Pearson); Sowmya Kannan (IBM) Signal: workforce learn
As AI adoption accelerates across sectors, institutions have a defining opportunity to reimagine how they develop talent and operate to deliver on their mission. The true promise of AI lies not only in efficiency gains, but in strengthening human capability and expanding impact responsibly. This ses... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Speakers: George Gilder (Discovery Institute); Gina Raimondo (Former US Secretary of Commerce); Greg Lukianoff (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression); Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings); Victor Riparbelli (Synthesia); Dominic Liechti (Apple); Jorge Elorza (Democrats for Education Reform); Olivia Eve Gross (Studium); Rich Karlgaard (Forbes Asia) Signal: workforce learn
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichael Cohn (Partner, GSV Ventures) Democrats Finding the Plot on Education...How Did We Get Here?Gina Raimondo (former US Secretary of Commerce)Moderator: Jorge Elorza (CEO, Democrats for Education Reform) FIRE It Up... Greg Lukianoff (President & CEO, Foundat... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:30 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Elvin Freytes (The EdUp Experience Podcast); Joe Sallustio (The EdUp Experience Podcast) Signal: workforce learn
Don't miss the EdUp Experience podcast LIVE at the ASU+GSV Summit!We're recording four exciting episodes covering topics shaping the future, including the future of higher education, AI and the evolving workforce landscape.Be part of the energy, hear from incredible leaders and experts while experie... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Speakers: Julia Wilkowski (Google); Shashank Agarwal (Google Research) Signal: workforce education
In a sea of generic AI tools, how do we ensure technology serves the mind rather than replacing it? Join researchers from Google for a look under the hood of the learning science powering Google learning tools like Gemini for Education. Google DeepMind and Google Research will offer an inside look a... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:30 pm Speakers: Darin Brawley (Compton Unified School District); Jacqueline Kronk (Indiana Department of Education); Jake Baskin (Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)); Karim Meghji (Code.org); Dr. Jenny Nash (LEGO® Education) Signal: scaling
Join this 30-minute fireside chat featuring leaders from Compton Unified School District, the Indiana Department of Education, CSTA,Code.org, and LEGO® Education as they discuss what it takes to scale computer science programs and AI literacy at the district level. 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Jason Pfaff (Cotulla Education); Kermit Cook (Penn Foster Group); Monica Vinuales (Boston Consulting Group); Scott Shaw (Lincoln Educational Services Corp.); Ernesto Pagano (Boston Consulting Group) Signal: workforce learn
Demand for skilled vocational workers continues to outpace supply, creating a major opportunity for vocational education providers. Enrollment in for-profit institutions is growing faster than in any other higher education segment as these organizations adapt to better serve today's workforce needs.... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:40 pm Speakers: David Marchick (American University, Kogod School of Business); Matthew Rascoff (Stanford University); Ohad Kadan (Arizona State University); Shawn Miller (Rice University); Daniel Gruber (Arizona State University) Signal: workforce learn
AI is fundamentally reshaping what learners need, how faculty teach, how research is conducted, and how universities operate. In this session, Senior Academic Leaders go beyond vision to share how they are actively building the AI-enhanced institution—embedding AI across teaching and learning, accel... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Candice Faktor (Disco); Josh Allen (Walmart); Karen Kocher (Microsoft); Sanjay Srivastava (Vocareum); Brandon Sammut (Zapier) Signal: workforce learn
AI systems now learn, adapt, and improve continuously—often faster than the workforce itself. As people work alongside intelligent systems they can't outpace, organizations must rethink the foundations of learning and talent. This session explores how AI-native platforms that dynamically map skills,... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Lisa Schumacher (McDonald's Corporation); Raphael Rosenblatt (Workforce Edge); Stephanie Tsales (InStride); Vicki Greene (Pace AI); Ben Pring (Jobs for the Future) Signal: ai-enabled frontline: human and machine at work workforce learn
AI is reshaping frontline work faster than any other part of the labor market, increasing the leverage, judgment, and impact of every frontline role—and raising the stakes for how organizations design and support these jobs. As routine tasks are automated and copilots become embedded in daily workfl... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Kian Katanforoosh (Workera Corp.); Patrick Erker (Boston Consulting Group) Signal: ai-native talent stack: redesigning how companies build capability workforce learn
Trillions are flowing into AI, yet most organizations can't answer the most basic question: can our people use it? If you could tear down today's HR and L&D stack and rebuild it from zero — no legacy LMS, no compliance-driven course catalogs, no vanity completion metrics — what would you design? Thi... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Presented by ESG. The Mobility Engine: Transforming Higher Education for the Modern Workforce
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 am-12:30 pm Speakers: Aaron Thompson (Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education); Anne M. Kress (Northern Virginia Community College); Matt Gandal (Education Strategy Group) Signal: workforce learn
This session is curated and moderated by Education Strategy Group. The public is questioning the value of college, and an AI-driven economy is shifting workforce demands overnight. How should leaders respond? By turning higher education into a mobility engine. Join a state higher education chief and... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:30 pm-1:00 pm Speakers: Elvin Freytes (The EdUp Experience Podcast); Joe Sallustio (The EdUp Experience Podcast) Signal: workforce learn
Don't miss the EdUp Experience podcast LIVE at the ASU+GSV Summit!We're recording four exciting episodes covering topics shaping the future, including the future of higher education, AI and the evolving workforce landscape.Be part of the energy, hear from incredible leaders and experts while experie... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:15 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Elvin Freytes (The EdUp Experience Podcast); Joe Sallustio (The EdUp Experience Podcast) Signal: workforce learn
Don't miss the EdUp Experience podcast LIVE at the ASU+GSV Summit!We're recording four exciting episodes covering topics shaping the future, including the future of higher education, AI and the evolving workforce landscape.Be part of the energy, hear from incredible leaders and experts while experie... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Understand Anything with Google NotebookLM: Your Personalized AI Research, Teaching & Learning Partner
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Speakers: Steven Johnson (Google) Signal: workforce learn
Join us for an interactive session exploring NotebookLM, an innovative AI partner built with the latest Gemini models designed to redefine the educational landscape for both educators and students. By anchoring itself exclusively in your trusted documentation, NotebookLM functions as a tailored expe... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Speakers: Sanjay Srivastava (Vocareum); Seshashayee Murthy (UC San Diego) Signal: ai tutor
Join Vocareum CEO Sanjay Srivastava and Seshashayee (Sesh) Murthy (Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute, UC San Diego) for an exclusive, closed-door look at a full quarter of real AI tutoring outcome data. We will dive into how UC San Diego deployed Vocareum's AI Compass across a 280-student precalculu... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Heather Stefanski (McKinsey); John Koelliker (Leland); Matt Wilkerson (Extern); Stephanie Veck (American Institutes for Research (AIR)); Raymond Sass (Lightcast) Signal: workforce learn
The "entry-level jobs crisis" has dominated headlines—but now it's time to move from alarm to action. This session challenges the assumption that early-career talent needs to arrive "ready" and instead explores how leading employers are turning real work into the primary engine for learning. Leading... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Anne Jones (Arizona State University); Annie Chechitelli (Turnitin); Dr. Dave Duke (McGraw Hill); Jenny Maxwell (Superhuman); Camilla Roberts (President Emerita, ICAI) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; academic integrity
In the age of AI, academic integrity has shifted from offensive cheating to defensive coping, as students navigate pervasive tools and unclear expectations. Detection alone will not solve this challenge. This critical conversation introduces an emerging paradigm: moving integrity upstream. By settin... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:15 am-10:30 am Speakers: Ian Rowe (Vertex Partnership Academies); Jeanne Allen (Center for Education Reform); Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. (SHRM); Kaya Henderson (Aspen Institute); Kevin Hall (Charter School Growth Fund); Lisa Gevelber (Grow With Google); Mahalia Hines (Common Ground Foundation); Phyllis Lockett (LEAP-X LLC); Rahm Emanuel (United States); Rick Hess (American Enterprise Institute); Deborah Quazzo (GSV Ventures); Michael Moe (GSV); Michelle Rhee (Equal Opportunity Ventures); Phyllis Lockett (LEAP-X LLC); Scott Cook (Valhalla Foundation) Signal: workforce learn
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichael Cohn (Partner, GSV Ventures) What Do Kids Need to Learn in the Age of AI?Scott Cook (Chairman, Executive Committee, Intuit, Valhalla Foundation) Kaya Henderson (Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Center for Rising Generations, Aspen I... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:40 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: John Rogers (TPG's Rise Fund); Kate Eberle Walker (Presence) Signal: funding; student support
Student needs are rising across K–12 and higher education—especially in special education and mental health—while budgets remain constrained, creating a widening gap between needs and available resources. At the same time, schools are navigating a broader conversation about the role of technology in... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Kate Erricker (Nord Anglia Education); Nick Yoder (Harmony Academy at National University); Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings); Ying Xu (Harvard University); Jaime Casap (Purpose Lab) Signal: Stage: AI & Frontier Tech
AI is reshaping how we learn, communicate, and participate in society. But as machines take over more cognitive work, how do we ensure the next generation develops the core human skills—critical thinking, agency, judgment, empathy—that make civic life possible? How AI may erode productive struggle, ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:20 pm-4:50 pm Speakers: Hilah Barbot (Playlab) Signal: Stage: AI Revolution Lab
Across the country, educators are beginning to move beyond simply using AI tools and toward designing AI solutions that reflect their own curriculum, students, and priorities. In this interactive lab session, education leaders will start with a light exploration of real AI applications built by scho... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 am-12:15 pm Speakers: Abigail Hollingsworth (Bank of America); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Jermall Wright (Little Rock School District); Zach Hrynowski (Gallup); Zach Hrynowski (Gallup) Signal: ai in education
"Keep trying it and you will learn to love it" — a phrase parents have used on generations of children to get them to eat their broccoli. It's also a core narrative of artificial intelligence evangelists, rooted in the premise that exposure breeds confidence. But new Gen Z research from Gallup, the ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:20 pm Speakers: Brett Pollak (UC San Diego); Courtney Giordano (UC San Diego) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education
Higher-education leaders are navigating an increasingly noisy AI marketplace. They are seeking affordability, institutional autonomy, and demonstrated results across both enterprise operations and learning environments. In this fast-paced 20-minute session, UC San Diego shares how TritonAI—the evolu... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Andrew Vollavanh (Digital Promise); Brittany Miller (The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting); Patrick Gittisriboongul (Lynwood Unified School District); Sierra Noakes (Digital Promise) Signal: edtech
With the explosion of edtech products on the market and in classrooms, students are accessing, on average, 45 unique products a year. Yet there is scarce research into if or how these products are being used or their effectiveness on student outcomes. An often seen gap in edtech decision-making is a... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Elina Ollila (Arizona State University); Kaylee Seely (Pearson); Nicole Staubli (Meta); Jim Chilton (Jim Chilton - SNHU Board) Signal: Stage: AI & Frontier Tech
Immersive technology has long promised to transform learning. The real shift today is not hype but infrastructure. Game engines, spatial computing, and high-fidelity world-building tools now make it possible to construct persistent learning environments that students can explore, manipulate, and inh... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:00 am-8:40 am Speakers: Amanda Gulley (Arizona State University); Patrick Bennett (College of Education, Franklin University); Raj Ramaswamy (InSync.AI) Signal: higher education
Most institutions are approaching AI with the wrong playbook. Traditional software models—build vs. buy—break down in a world where AI is continuously learning and evolving. Building internally is often too slow, while buying off-the-shelf solutions can lead to rigid systems that fail to adapt. A ne... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:30 am-10:30 am Speakers: Douglas Becker (Cintana Education); Gina Raimondo (Former US Secretary of Commerce); Ju-Ho Lee (Arizona State University); Marie Lynn Miranda (University of Illinois Chicago); Michael M. Crow (Arizona State University); Sayasat Nurbek (Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan); Sethuraman Panchanathan (Arizona State University); Todd Altadonna (Arizona State University); will.i.am (FYI.AI, ASU); Jacqueline Smith (Arizona State University) Signal: higher education
WelcomeEmcee: Todd Altadonna (Deputy Chief Meetings & Events Officer, ASU) Building A Future Where Everyone Can Work with AIMichael M. Crow (President & Professor of Science & Technology Policy, Arizona State University)Gina Raimondo (Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Governor of Rhode Island) ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Felipe Henao (Zoom) Signal: higher education
Discover how Zoom's AI Companion enhances education through intelligent lecture summaries, real-time AI assistance, whiteboard integration, and image generation. Learn about Zoom's three-pillar AI strategy—federated models, data privacy, and ease of use—and gain practical insights for implementing t... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Fred Creugers (Intellicampus); Joe Abraham (Intellicampus); Kate Smith (Rio Salado College) Signal: higher education 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:30 pm Speakers: Michael de la Cruz (Microsoft) Signal: higher education
Universities and research institutions face growing pressure to deliver credible, commercial or policy-relevant research faster - without compromising rigor, transparency, or trust. Learn how Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry can be used to address common research challenges and workflows from ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:40 pm Speakers: Fred Creugers (Intellicampus); Joe Abraham (Intellicampus); Kate Smith (Rio Salado College) Signal: higher education
Higher education institutions are sitting on decades of rich, detailed data. Student records, course histories, engagement signals, enrollment outcomes. All of it is scattered across SIS, LMS, and CMS systems that were never designed to talk to each other, let alone to AI.The result is a paradox tha... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Charles Westrin (BCG U) Signal: workforce learn
An informal networking session designed to foster meaningful dialogue among participants and representatives from BCG U (BCG's speciality upskilling business unit). Join for coffee, exchange perspectives, and explore opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn more about BCG U's offerings. 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Fred Creugers (Intellicampus); Joe Abraham (Intellicampus); Kate Smith (Rio Salado College) Signal: higher education
Higher education institutions are sitting on decades of rich, detailed data. Student records, course histories, engagement signals, enrollment outcomes. All of it is scattered across SIS, LMS, and CMS systems that were never designed to talk to each other, let alone to AI.The result is a paradox tha... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Empowering the Future of asynchronous Learning: Next-Generation Video Management for Education
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:30 pm-4:00 pm Speakers: Johann Zimmern (Zoom) Signal: higher education
Discover how Zoom's new Video Management System is redefining digital learning environments for K–12 and Higher Education. This session explores how integrated, AI-driven video tools prepare institutions for the future — enabling smarter content creation, editing, centralized management, and intelli... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Elizabeth Reilley (University of North Carolina); Kyle Bowen (Arizona State University); Leonard Pagon (Robots & Pencils); Stephanie Khurana (Axim Collaborative); Lev Gonick (Arizona State University) Signal: higher education
CreateAI is ASU's flagship enterprise AI platform and toolkit with over 21000 creators and 7000 AI experiences in the ASU marketplace. This panel will explore: (1) ASU's AI Journey, (2) education market need and demand for "AI in a Box" platforms and solutions that are vendor agnostic, (3) accelerat... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Empowering the Future of asynchronous Learning: Next-Generation Video Management for Education
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 am-10:30 am Speakers: Johann Zimmern (Zoom) Signal: higher education
Discover how Zoom's new Video Management System is redefining digital learning environments for K–12 and Higher Education. This session explores how integrated, AI-driven video tools prepare institutions for the future — enabling smarter content creation, editing, centralized management, and intelli... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Harrison Keller (University of North Texas); Jeanne Allen (Center for Education Reform); Preston Cooper (American Enterprise Institute); Stig Leschly (Postsecondary Commission) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; higher education
As new delivery models, credentials, and learning pathways emerge, long-standing accreditation frameworks are being tested In both policy and practice—raising fundamental questions about quality, accountability, and the pace of innovation.This session brings together institutional leaders, accredita... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Alison Mann (BRIC Foundation); Jeffery Beckham Jr. (REACH Pathways); Remy Washington, EdD (Uplift Education); Annie Duong-Turner (Britebound); Elizabeth Texeira (Britebound) Signal: Stage: Career-Connected Learning & Pathways; career readiness
In an increasingly complex landscape of career pathways, work-based learning (WBL), and policy shifts, it can be difficult to navigate the ecosystem of providers, stay current on nationwide policies, and identify high-quality resources to prepare young people for life after high school. This worksho... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Nathan Coutinho (Logitech) Signal: higher education
As learning increasingly happens across classrooms, labs, homes, and digital platforms, institutions need a unified approach to designing seamless learning experiences. This session introduces Logitech's "Learning Everywhere" framework, which helps leaders align AV, IT, pedagogy, and space planning ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Bhushan Heda (Emeritus); Krista Newkirk (University of Redlands); Noe Ortega (Massachusetts Department of Higher Education); Stephen Green (Noodle); James DeVaney (University of Michigan) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; higher education
Artificial intelligence is compressing decision timelines across higher education, often faster than governance and planning can absorb. The challenge is not whether to act, but how to decide wisely: which AI choices demand enterprise alignment, where local experimentation is essential, and how inst... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Gemini Enterprise: The New Front Door to AI Agents for Every Researcher, Student, and Administrator
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm-12:45 pm Speakers: Charles Elliott (Google) Signal: higher education
Gemini Enterprise serves as the single hub to build, orchestrate, and share AI agents for the entire academic community. These agents represent a unique opportunity to amplify institutional and learner productivity by autonomously managing tasks ranging from the routine to the complex. As academia i... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:30 pm Speakers: Michael de la Cruz (Microsoft) Signal: higher education
Universities and research institutions face growing pressure to deliver credible, commercial or policy-relevant research faster - without compromising rigor, transparency, or trust. Learn how Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry can be used to address common research challenges and workflows from ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Speakers: Ben Pring (Jobs for the Future); Steve Yadzinski (Jobs for the Future (JFF)) Signal: workforce learn
AI is about to upend the assumptions that have shaped work and opportunity for the last hundred years. At this Code Red moment, we need new ideas, new attitudes, and new leaders focused on workers, not just technology. In this session, Alex Swartsel, Associate Vice President at Jobs for the Future (... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Charles Westrin (BCG U) Signal: workforce learn
An informal networking session designed to foster meaningful dialogue among participants and representatives from BCG U (BCG's speciality upskilling business unit). Join for coffee, exchange perspectives, and explore opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn more about BCG U's offerings. 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Carlos Carvalho (University of Austin); Carol Rava (Ascendium Education Group); Pierre Dubuc (OpenClassrooms); Scott Pulsipher (Western Governors University); Stig Leschly (Postsecondary Commission) Signal: Stage: Global Higher Education; higher education
Innovation is urgently needed in U.S. higher education, yet many incumbent institutions struggle to change. Today, 98% of college students attend institutions that are more than 20 years old, and 94% attend institutions that are more than 40 years old. Alongside efforts to improve existing colleges,... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:40 pm Speakers: Annie Hale (Arizona State University); Danielle S. McNamara (Arizona State University); Elizabeth Reilley (University of North Carolina); Susanna Loeb (Stanford University); Annie Hale (Arizona State University) Signal: higher education
While many have opinions on AI, this group arrives with insights grounded in data. Education leaders and researchers from ASU, Stanford University and University of North Carolina System will explore the intersection of AI and learner agency through stories grounded in early research and data-driven... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00 am-9:30 am Speakers: Michael de la Cruz (Microsoft) Signal: higher education
Universities and research institutions face growing pressure to deliver credible, commercial or policy-relevant research faster - without compromising rigor, transparency, or trust. Learn how Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Foundry can be used to address common research challenges and workflows from ... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Gemini Enterprise: The New Front Door to AI Agents for Every Researcher, Student, and Administrator
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:45 am Speakers: Charles Elliott (Google) Signal: higher education
Gemini Enterprise serves as the single hub to build, orchestrate, and share AI agents for the entire academic community. These agents represent a unique opportunity to amplify institutional and learner productivity by autonomously managing tasks ranging from the routine to the complex. As academia i... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 am-11:00 am Speakers: Raj Pandey (Zoom) Signal: higher education
Join Zoom's Education team for an interactive focus group exploring how emerging generative and agentic AI capabilities are shaping the future of learning. This session invites education leaders, administrators, and faculty to share experiences and influence the next generation of Zoom solutions.We'... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:30 am Speakers: Nathan Coutinho (Logitech) Signal: higher education
As learning increasingly happens across classrooms, labs, homes, and digital platforms, institutions need a unified approach to designing seamless learning experiences. This session introduces Logitech's "Learning Everywhere" framework, which helps leaders align AV, IT, pedagogy, and space planning ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:00 am-10:00 am Speakers: Alison Gazarek (Intentional Futures); Kristin Hultquist (MSU Denver Board of Trustees); Christopher Mullin (Lumina Foundation) Signal: workforce learn
Decade after decade there have been calls for an integrated federal education and training data system that informs employers, learners and leaders of America's vast human capital. Yet, to date, efforts to create such a system halted at visionary ideas. We build upon the wisdom gleaned from decades ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Speakers: Aimee Guidera (Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin); Alex Sarlin (GSV); Christina Grant (Center for Education Policy Research - Harvard University); Eric Holcomb (A Better Way Policy Institute); Manny Diaz, Jr (Charter Schools USA); Penny Schwinn (TVG); Renato Feder (Secretaria da Educação do Estado de SP); Bill Hansen (Building Hope); Jonathan Hage (Charter Schools USA) Signal: higher education
Welcome from our FusionX Host and EmceeAlex Sarlin (Global EdTech Lead, GSV Summit) Scaling What Works: Building Systems That TransformManny Diaz (Former State Supe of Florida, current President of the University of West Florida)Penny Schwinn (Former TN Education Commissioner) Renato Feder (Secretar... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:10 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Gordon Amerson (Val Verde Unified School District); Mercedes Lovie (Oceanside Unified School District) Signal: ai in education
What does success look like in an evolving world? AI is becoming increasingly embedded in education — and now more than ever, leaders have the opportunity to shape how a new generation learners. Join education leaders for a discussion on AI best practices for the classroom and beyond.Registration is... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:10 pm-4:00 pm Speakers: Gordon Amerson (Val Verde Unified School District); Mercedes Lovie (Oceanside Unified School District) Signal: ai in education
What does success look like in an evolving world? AI is becoming increasingly embedded in education — and now more than ever, leaders have the opportunity to shape how a new generation learners. Join education leaders for a discussion on AI best practices for the classroom and beyond.Registration is... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Pardis Mahdavi; Stephanie Marken (Gallup); Courtney Brown (Lumina Foundation) Signal: workforce learn
If you only followed the headlines, you might believe today's campuses are closed minded, politically extreme, and failing to prepare students for real jobs. Yet students tell a different story. According to the 2026 Lumina Foundation Gallup State of Higher Education Study, most students report open... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm Signal: entrepreneur
Join our Entrepreneurs and Investors Reception, presented by Ednition, designed to foster meaningful connections across the Summit startup ecosystem. This gathering offers space for inter-cohort networking, peer exchange, and conversation with investors supporting the next generation of education an... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 am-9:50 am Speakers: Andy Rotherham (Bellwether); Arne Duncan (Emerson Collective); Austen Allred (Gauntlet AI); MacKenzie Price (Alpha School); Margaret Spellings (Bipartisan Policy Center); Michael M. Crow (Arizona State University); Pradeep Khosla (UC San Diego); Rick Hess (American Enterprise Institute); Sian Beilock (Dartmouth); Ben Wallerstein (Whiteboard Advisors); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Michel Faliski (Bett USA); Penny Schwinn (TVG) Signal: higher education
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichel Faliski (Event Director, Bett USA) Crossing the Chasm... The Brave New World of Higher Ed Michael M. Crow (President & Professor of Science & Technology Policy, Arizona State University) Pradeep Khosla (Chancellor, UC San Diego) Sian Beilock (President, D... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM The AI Continuum: Building a Resilient Talent Pipeline from K-12 to Higher Ed and the Workforce
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:00 am-9:45 am Speakers: Christopher Wren (BoysTown); Dr. Melissa Gomez de la Fuente (Covista); James Frazee (San Diego State University); Adam Deer (Google Public Sector) Signal: workforce learn
AI is evolving at an unprecedented speed, yet a critical skills gap threatens to stall innovation; 62% of organizations lack necessary AI expertise, and only 14% of campuses have formalized AI fluency outcomes. To unlock AI's full potential, we must build a cohesive continuity of learning that spans... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Anne Trumbore (UVA Darden School Foundation); Chris Ernst (Workday); Elissa Salas (SkillUp Coalition); Mitchell Stevens (Stanford Graduate School of Education) Signal: workforce learn
The fusion of higher education and business is accelerating but most university–industry partnerships remain transactional and episodic. As demographic pressure, fiscal constraint, and workforce transformation intensify, universities can no longer operate effectively as upstream providers of talent.... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:50 am-11:30 am Speakers: Giselle Alvarez (Center For Rising Generations); Lucia Xiao (BridGEN Intergenerational Program); Prince Nwalozie (Lighthouse); Kaya Henderson (Aspen Institute); Winter BreeAnne Minisee (Center for Rising Generations, Aspen Institute) Signal: pitch
From access and opportunity to equity and connection, young people across the U.S., and around the world, are harnessing technology to tackle real challenges in their communities. While these challenges often start local, they reflect issues felt nationwide and around the world. What connects them a... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Signal: workforce learn
The challenges of postsecondary attainment and developing the workforce of the future are top of mind for educators. Learners crave relevant, engaging, and actionable learning opportunities that connect classroom content to real-world challenges—especially in where environmental and social stressors... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Speakers: Adeel Khan (MagicSchool AI); Aneesh Sohoni (Teach for America); Byron Auguste (Opportunity@Work); Connor Zwick (Speak); David Rogier (MasterClass); Nonie Lesaux (Harvard University); Scott Pulsipher (Western Governors University); Ted Mitchell (American Council on Education); Aylon Samouha (Transcend); Deborah Quazzo (GSV Ventures); Larry Chu (Goodwin); Michel Faliski (Bett USA) Signal: higher education
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichel Faliski (Event Director, Bett USA) Bull Market for Teachers... Architects of Human PotentialAneesh Sohoni (CEO, Teach for America) Nonie Lesaux (Dean of the Faculty of Education, Harvard University) Moderator: Aylon Samouha (CEO, Transcend) Cage Match or ... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 12:00 pm-12:40 pm Speakers: Mary Anne Bates (California Office of Cradle to Career); Nathan Evans (California State University); Stewart Knox (California Labor and Workforce Development Agency); Christian Osmeña (Vice President, Enterprise Planning) Signal: workforce learn
The future of talent development is being shaped in state capitals, agency headquarters, and system offices across the country. This panel brings the state-level perspective to the forefront, exploring how policy, resources, and coordination across education and workforce systems are addressing Cali... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:30 pm Speakers: Maggie Ruvoldt (LEARN Behavioral); Will Sealy (Summer); Mike Clementi (ChangeBridge People Solutions) Signal: workforce learn
Student debt is no longer just a personal finance issue—it's a strategic workforce challenge. In this fireside chat, Summer CEO Will Sealy and CHRO Mike Clementi explore how organizations are rethinking student loan benefits. With new tax-advantaged programs, companies can turn this challenge into a... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: David Kafafian (Clasp); Justin Singh (Cengage); Mehul Patel (Ascend Learning); Sarah Favreau (Stepful); Jake Bryant (McKinsey & Company) Signal: workforce learn
As traditional entry-level pathways become less reliable and worker displacement accelerates, industries face a dual challenge: how to direct early talent into durable careers—and how to redirect displaced workers at scale. Healthcare, despite severe shortages, has emerged as a proving ground for ho... 🔗 Session page
MEDIUM Where Learning Lives: Transcending Boundaries Through Multimedia Place-Based Narrative Learning.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Kelly Saunders (Arizona State University) Signal: workforce learn
Ten Across (10X) sees the Interstate 10 as a model for the future of the United States. The 10X geography is where learners can discover American resilience: this region exemplifies the capacity to adapt, to rebuild, to create and transcend boundaries. When students engage with real-world issues bac... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 pm-4:05 pm Speakers: James Rhyu (Stride); Jamie Candee (Edmentum); Krishna Kumar (Simplilearn); Steve Daly (Instructure); Tony Wan (Reach Capital) Signal: Stage: StarTrack; career-connect
The modern classroom is shifting toward dynamic project-based and mastery-based models, helping students gain critical job-related skills from early on. 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Bill Bass (Parkway School District); Gene Shi (Learning Genie); Lala Zhang (Learning Genie) Signal: ai-powered real-world learning & career agency k-12; emerging technologies; workforce learn
As the future of work continues to evolve, traditional career pathways are struggling to keep pace. Many CTE programs still rely on predefined tracks and passive learning experiences, limiting students' ability to explore, adapt, and take ownership of their career journeys. In an AI-driven world, th... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Andrew Shean (Los Angeles Pacific University); David Ferreira (Charter Oak State College); Stuart Rice (Arizona State University) Signal: student success
In an era of predictive analytics, AI copilots, adaptive learning platforms, and algorithmically informed advising, higher education stands at a pivotal moment. The Human Algorithm: Can Technology Advance Student Success Without Replacing the Student? will explore this question from the perspectives... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Amy McGrath (ASU Preparatory Academy); Carole Basile (Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation); Tyler Thigpen (The Institute for Self Directed Learning & The Forest School); Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (Medley Learning) Signal: workforce learn
The future of work is increasingly hybrid, collaborative, and driven by individuals who can navigate complexity, pursue ideas, and create value through initiative and creativity. Yet most schools remain structured for a different era—organized around isolated classrooms, rigid schedules, and a focus... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Allison Serafin (Building Hope); Amar Kumar (KaiPod Learning); Caroline Allen (Center for Education Reform); Kelly Smith (Prenda); Robin Winder (FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School); Kerry McDonald (Joyful Learning) Signal: entrepreneur
The fastest-growing schools in America don't look like the schools of the past. Microschools, virtual schools, hybrid programs, homeschools, and new models are moving from niche to mainstream as families demand personalization, flexibility, and specialization — and as districts look for new ways to ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:50 am Speakers: Alvin McLean, Jr., Ph.D. (National University); Dr. Robert Lee (National University); Lisa S. Hutton, J.D. (National University); Nicole C. Polen-Petit, Ph.D. (National University); Wittney Jones, Ph.D. (National University); John Cicero, Ph.D. (National University) Signal: workforce learn
The future of work is evolving fast—and education must evolve with it. National University empowers learners at every career stage with the human and technical skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic professional landscape, while helping employers build strong, future-ready teams. Join an esteem... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Julie Stone (TTEC); Ken Schumacher (Ropes); Nikki Eatchel (Prometric); Tigran Sloyan (CodeSignal); Jennifer Lee (GSV Ventures) Signal: workforce learn
Contingent workers now make up nearly 40% of the workforce and organizations are facing a new challenge: how to maintain performance, trust, and culture when talent is constantly rotating in and out. In this session, leading entrepreneurs and learning leaders will examine how AI is reshaping the con... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Kristin Hultquist (MSU Denver Board of Trustees); Lee Lambert (Foothill-De Anza Community College District); Portia Pratt (National Governors Association); Alison Griffin (FutureRise) Signal: credentials
As Workforce Pell opens federal funding to short-term, non-degree programs, the spotlight is shifting from access to accountability—and the regulatory clock is ticking. With the public comment period just closed and the final rule still pending, policymakers, governors, and institutions are racing t... 🔗 Session page
175 ScaleU-relevant sessions identified
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Candace Thille (Stanford University); Carla Szemzo (Tecnológico de Monterrey); Miki Edelman (Macquarie Group); Paul Fain (Work Shift); Patrick Rossol-Allison (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Artificial intelligence is accelerating a global shift in how people learn, reshaping education, workplaces, and entire industries. This panel will bring together leaders from learning science, higher education, and global industry to debate: What the AI learning system of the future looks likeHow A... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 am-10:45 am Speakers: Jenny Maxwell (Superhuman); Shonda Gibson (Texas A&M University); Tamara Deuser (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Many institutions talk about AI transformation. Few succeed at turning it into shared direction and sustained action. In this collaborative session, higher education leaders join Superhuman's Head of Education to explore how institutions can define a clear, human-centered vision for AI's role in the... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Chris Vitelli (Merced Community College); Shay Scott (University of Tennessee Knoxville); Wendy Walsh (United States Air Force); Chris Howard (Arizona State University)
Meeting the learning needs of a rapidly changing nation takes more than institutional excellence; it takes shared purpose. This conversation brings together leaders from community colleges, universities, and military education to show how collaboration—not competition—builds the capacity our country... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Kristy Lundstrom (Mount Vernon School); Matthew Wunder (Da Vinci Schools); Paul Escala (Archdiocese of Los Angeles); Scott Weatherford (Arizona State University Learning Enterprise)
What if college began in high school and every student had an open door? Across the country, innovative K–12 schools are partnering with Arizona State University to make that vision real, embedding college courses directly into the high school experience through programs like Accelerate ASU's Univer... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Ben Nelson (Minerva Project); Jeannie Tarkenton (Funding U); Shai Reshef (University of the People); Ian Wilhelm (The Chronicle of Higher Education); Nancy Gonzales (Arizona State University)
The Chronicle of Higher Education and Arizona State University convene a future-focused dialogue on the three forces most likely to shape higher education through 2030. In a fast-moving, double-moderated conversation, leaders examine where pressure is rising, which models are breaking, and what's em... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Kyrsten Sinema (Arizona State University); Olivia Herneddo (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Join the Spark Center for Innovation Learning Founder and retired Senator Kyrsten Sinema to hear the winning pitches from the inaugural Global AI Competition. All four winning teams, including the winning student team, will share their 5 minute pitches. Hosted by the ASU Spark Center for Innovation ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Alejandro Caballero (International Finance Corporation / The World Bank Group); Clare Rawlins (Kaplan International Pathways); Julia Rosen (Arizona State University); Martin Basiri (Passage.com); Tom Dretler (Shorelight, LLC); Fionnuala Duggan (Folens Group / Cairneagle Ltd)
International enrollments in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Australia face mounting pressure from less welcoming immigration policies and the growing strength of higher education providers in emerging markets. As visa constraints and political rhetoric intensify, many institutions are experiencing do... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:50 pm-4:30 pm Speakers: Angie Besendorfer (University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)); Carolyn Nordstrom (Purdue University Global); Nancy Gonzales (Arizona State University); Courtney Hills McBeth (Western Governors University)
Western Governors University, Arizona State University, Southern New Hampshire University, Purdue Global, and the University of Maryland Global Campus have been identified by the Gates Foundation as National Scale Enterprises—institutions reaching hundreds of thousands of students through innovative... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:40 pm Speakers: David Marchick (American University, Kogod School of Business); Matthew Rascoff (Stanford University); Ohad Kadan (Arizona State University); Shawn Miller (Rice University); Daniel Gruber (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
AI is fundamentally reshaping what learners need, how faculty teach, how research is conducted, and how universities operate. In this session, Senior Academic Leaders go beyond vision to share how they are actively building the AI-enhanced institution—embedding AI across teaching and learning, accel... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
The Multiple Choice Stage brings together school leaders, systems builders, policy experts, and EdTech innovators — all under one big tent. Join us for the Multiple Choice Reception, a gathering of the leaders shaping what K-12 education can become: innovative school models, dynamic markets, AI-enab... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 4:30 pm-6:30 pm Speakers: C. Edward Watson (American Association of Colleges and Universities); David Harris (ASU+GSV Summit); Kemi Jona (University of Virginia); Sanjay Srivastava (Vocareum) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Join Vocareum CEO Sanjay Srivastava for an exclusive, closed-door dialogue on the next frontier of AI in higher education. As AI agents take on more complex tasks in the workplace, the conversation is shifting from AI literacy to AI fluency. This intimate gathering will explore what workforce readin... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:00 am-8:40 am Speakers: Amanda Gulley (Arizona State University); Patrick Bennett (College of Education, Franklin University); Raj Ramaswamy (InSync.AI) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Most institutions are approaching AI with the wrong playbook. Traditional software models—build vs. buy—break down in a world where AI is continuously learning and evolving. Building internally is often too slow, while buying off-the-shelf solutions can lead to rigid systems that fail to adapt. A ne... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 8:30 am-10:30 am Speakers: Douglas Becker (Cintana Education); Gina Raimondo (Former US Secretary of Commerce); Ju-Ho Lee (Arizona State University); Marie Lynn Miranda (University of Illinois Chicago); Michael M. Crow (Arizona State University); Sayasat Nurbek (Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan); Sethuraman Panchanathan (Arizona State University); Todd Altadonna (Arizona State University); will.i.am (FYI.AI, ASU); Jacqueline Smith (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
WelcomeEmcee: Todd Altadonna (Deputy Chief Meetings & Events Officer, ASU) Building A Future Where Everyone Can Work with AIMichael M. Crow (President & Professor of Science & Technology Policy, Arizona State University)Gina Raimondo (Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Governor of Rhode Island) ... 🔗 Session page
Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:00 am-9:40 am Speakers: Benjamin Riley (Cognitive Resonance); Lev Gonick (Arizona State University); Norman Atkins (Array Education); Michael Troop (ASU Prep)
Explore how ASU is navigating the development and refinement of AI tools. This panel examines how K-12 and higher education leaders examine what's working, what's wishful thinking, and how to build AI strategies that can weather market volatility. What is the peril/promise of AI that will permeate b... 🔗 Session page
Sunday, April 12, 2026, 4:45 pm-7:00 pm Speakers: Anton Osika (Lovable); Dora Palfi (imagi); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Julie Lammers (Britebound)
Join us for the ASU+GSV Opening Ceremonies & Reception presented by Britebound! Get ready to kick off the summit in style on the pool deck at the 4th Floor Pool Deck of the Manchester Grand Hyatt. 5:00 - 5:30 PM Opening Ceremonies: We will be kicking off with a fireside chat between Anton Osika (co-... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Elizabeth Reilley (University of North Carolina); Kyle Bowen (Arizona State University); Leonard Pagon (Robots & Pencils); Stephanie Khurana (Axim Collaborative); Lev Gonick (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
CreateAI is ASU's flagship enterprise AI platform and toolkit with over 21000 creators and 7000 AI experiences in the ASU marketplace. This panel will explore: (1) ASU's AI Journey, (2) education market need and demand for "AI in a Box" platforms and solutions that are vendor agnostic, (3) accelerat... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-10:50 am Speakers: Amy McGrath (ASU Preparatory Academy); Dana Peterson (New Schools for New Orleans); Margaret "Macke" Raymond (Stanford University); Oliver Sicat (Ednovate); Steven Wilson (Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research); Kirianne Suriano (CSUSA)
Three decades in, the charter movement faces a defining moment. The next era demands innovation — specialization, personalization, and measurable impact. This session examines performance data alongside lived operator experience. Where have public charters delivered transformative outcomes? Where mu... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-11:20 am Speakers: Kimberly Lane Clark (Google for Education); Kristal Ayres (Google for Education); Tiffany Taylor (ASU+GSV Summit); Abbey Prior (GSV Summit); Julia Hieser (GSV Summit)
Over the past year, the '25-26 Google GSV Fellows have convened several times to engage in learning, development, and collaboration as they design a plan for a transformational opportunity in their district at the intersection of instructional impact and technology. In this interactive session, you'... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:10 am-11:40 am Speakers: Agenia Clark (Fisk University); Bret Danilowicz (Radford University); Gordon Jones (College of Western Idaho); Jeff Strohl (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce); Jillian Low (Virtual Internships); Justin Lonon (Dallas College); Kenny Berlin (12twenty); Mike Tarrant (Amazon Web Services (AWS)); Sukhwant Jhaj (Arizona State University); Kristen Fox (Business-Higher Education Forum)
By 2030, an estimated 3.8 million skilled technical and digital jobs could go unfilled in the U.S. (McKinsey Global Institute), reflecting a growing disconnect between workforce demand and how talent is prepared. This 90-minute session moves from insight to action—beginning with data on labor-market... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm Speakers: Auryan Ratliff (EdPlus at ASU); Casey Evans (Arizona State University); Mary Rose Craycraft (Superhuman) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
AI agents are moving quickly from concept to reality, but real impact depends on how well they fit into daily work. In this session, Arizona State University and Superhuman showcase several AI agents ASU is actively building and deploying across campus. Examples include a course builder, AI companio... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:40 pm Speakers: Anant Agarwal (2U); Marco Serrato (Arizona State University); Marni Baker-Stein (Coursera); Kristin Lord (Arizona State University)
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how skills are identified, developed and connected to opportunity. At the same time, global learning platforms and universities now reach tens of millions of learners, creating powerful new pathways between education and employment. As these forces converge, a cr... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:45 pm Speakers: Adam Pacton (Arizona State University); Gemma Garcia (Arizona State University); Tal Havivi (Superhuman); Wayne Anderson (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Assignments sit at the center of the learning experience, but the tools used to create and manage them have not kept pace with how instructors teach or how students actually work.In this session, Arizona State University and Superhuman preview Assignment Notebook, a new product for written assignmen... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-2:50 pm Speakers: Lynn Pasquerella (American Association of Colleges and Universities); Marjorie Hass (Council of Independent Colleges); Michael Sorrell (Paul Quinn College); Michael Latsko (Arizona State University); Nakita Saxon (Arizona State University)
Recent federal and legal developments—including the Supreme Court's Students for Fair Admissions decision, heightened Title VI scrutiny, and expanding state-level restrictions on inclusion activities—have fundamentally altered how colleges and universities may pursue inclusion. Leaders are now confr... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:10 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Kimberly Lane Clark (Google for Education); Kristal Ayres (Google for Education); Tiffany Taylor (ASU+GSV Summit); Abbey Prior (GSV Summit); Julia Hieser (GSV Summit)
Over the past year, the '25-26 Google GSV Fellows have convened several times to engage in learning, development, and collaboration as they design a plan for a transformational opportunity in their district at the intersection of instructional impact and technology. In this interactive session, you'... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-3:40 pm Speakers: Britte H. Cheng (Menlo Education Research); Danielle S. McNamara (Arizona State University); Nikkie Zanevsky (Gates Foundation); Richard G. Baraniuk (Rice University); Jeremy Roschelle (Digital Promise) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
AI tools are transforming education at a pace that outpaces our ability to understand their impact. New platforms promise personalization and improved outcomes, yet K–12 districts and higher-education institutions spend billions without reliable evidence that these tools work for their students. Tra... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Kelly Saunders (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Ten Across (10X) sees the Interstate 10 as a model for the future of the United States. The 10X geography is where learners can discover American resilience: this region exemplifies the capacity to adapt, to rebuild, to create and transcend boundaries. When students engage with real-world issues bac... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-4:40 pm Speakers: Annie Hale (Arizona State University); Danielle S. McNamara (Arizona State University); Elizabeth Reilley (University of North Carolina); Susanna Loeb (Stanford University); Annie Hale (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
While many have opinions on AI, this group arrives with insights grounded in data. Education leaders and researchers from ASU, Stanford University and University of North Carolina System will explore the intersection of AI and learner agency through stories grounded in early research and data-driven... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Speakers: Andrew Shean (Los Angeles Pacific University); David Ferreira (Charter Oak State College); Stuart Rice (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
In an era of predictive analytics, AI copilots, adaptive learning platforms, and algorithmically informed advising, higher education stands at a pivotal moment. The Human Algorithm: Can Technology Advance Student Success Without Replacing the Student? will explore this question from the perspectives... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 4:45 pm-6:40 pm Speakers: Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children's Zone); Joleen Liang (Squirrel Ai Learning); Larry Berger (Amplify); Philip Colligan (Raspberry Pi Foundation); Russlynn Ali (XQ Institute); Sofia Mohammed (Raspberry Pi Foundation); Julia Hieser (GSV Summit); Michel Faliski (Bett USA); Rosa Flores (MS NOW); Tiffany Taylor (ASU+GSV Summit)
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichel Faliski (Event Director, Bett USA) EdTech Hall of Fame AwardHonoree: Larry Berger (CEO, Amplify)Presented by Deborah Quazzo (Co-Founder of ASU+GSV Summit and Managing Partner of GSV Ventures) Learning, AmplifiedLarry Berger (CEO, Amplify)Moderator: Russly... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 am-8:40 am Speakers: Deirdre Quarnstrom (Microsoft Corporation); Elina Ollila (Arizona State University); Kenneth Jones (Arizona State University); Mya Baker (iCivics); Mark Ollila (Arizona State University)
Skills matter, not transcripts. A list of courses and grades tells you almost nothing about what someone can actually do, and the world is catching on. Meanwhile, games have been doing what education keeps promising: real engagement, genuine agency, and assessment so natural it's invisible because i... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:00 am-9:50 am Speakers: Andy Rotherham (Bellwether); Arne Duncan (Emerson Collective); Austen Allred (Gauntlet AI); MacKenzie Price (Alpha School); Margaret Spellings (Bipartisan Policy Center); Michael M. Crow (Arizona State University); Pradeep Khosla (UC San Diego); Rick Hess (American Enterprise Institute); Sian Beilock (Dartmouth); Ben Wallerstein (Whiteboard Advisors); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Michel Faliski (Bett USA); Penny Schwinn (TVG) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeMichel Faliski (Event Director, Bett USA) Crossing the Chasm... The Brave New World of Higher Ed Michael M. Crow (President & Professor of Science & Technology Policy, Arizona State University) Pradeep Khosla (Chancellor, UC San Diego) Sian Beilock (President, D... 🔗 Session page
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 9:00 am-9:40 am Speakers: Carissa Little (Stanford University); Elysia Labita (Arizona State University); Zach Paz (Gray Decision Intelligence); Casey Evans (Arizona State University)
Higher education is at an inflection point. Shifting demographics, evolving workforce needs, and rising competition are increasing the stakes of every academic program decision. Programs can no longer be treated as static offerings — they must be intentionally designed, continuously evaluated, and a... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:00 am-10:40 am Speakers: Amy McGrath (ASU Preparatory Academy); Carole Basile (Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation); Tyler Thigpen (The Institute for Self Directed Learning & The Forest School); Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (Medley Learning) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
The future of work is increasingly hybrid, collaborative, and driven by individuals who can navigate complexity, pursue ideas, and create value through initiative and creativity. Yet most schools remain structured for a different era—organized around isolated classrooms, rigid schedules, and a focus... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Anne Jones (Arizona State University); Annie Chechitelli (Turnitin); Dr. Dave Duke (McGraw Hill); Jenny Maxwell (Superhuman); Camilla Roberts (President Emerita, ICAI) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
In the age of AI, academic integrity has shifted from offensive cheating to defensive coping, as students navigate pervasive tools and unclear expectations. Detection alone will not solve this challenge. This critical conversation introduces an emerging paradigm: moving integrity upstream. By settin... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Elina Ollila (Arizona State University); Kaylee Seely (Pearson); Nicole Staubli (Meta); Jim Chilton (Jim Chilton - SNHU Board) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
Immersive technology has long promised to transform learning. The real shift today is not hype but infrastructure. Game engines, spatial computing, and high-fidelity world-building tools now make it possible to construct persistent learning environments that students can explore, manipulate, and inh... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Carolina Recchi (EdSights); Christina Yancey (AIR (American Institutes for Research)); Emily Smith (Collegevine); JC Bonilla (Element451); Lev Gonick (Arizona State University); Tim Renick (National Institute for Student Success at Georgia State University)
As institutions pursue stronger engagement and retention, a new wave of Agentic AI tools promises personalized outreach, predictive support, and 24/7 responsiveness. The potential is transformative—scalable connection, early risk detection, and enhanced student experience—but the reality is still un... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-11:40 am Speakers: Casey Evans (Arizona State University); Karen Smith (Arizona State University) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Growth begins with Yes, And. It opens doors. It invites experimentation. It fuels ambition.But scale is built on choices.In a capital constrained environment, leaders cannot invest in everything that sounds promising. Every investment competes. Each initiative carries opportunity cost. Cutting does ... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Speakers: Julie Morgenthal (ASU Preparatory Academy); Lisa Molloy (ASU Preparatory Academy); Matthew Watts (ASU Preparatory Academy)
You can't pursue every idea, and not every opportunity is worth the investment. This session is designed to help school and district leaders get clear on what actually matters before committing time, money, or momentum. Through a guided working session, we'll use a few proven frameworks to examine y... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Speakers: Alex Galvagni (Age of Learning); Andrew Ng (DeepLearning.AI); Anton Pavlovsky (Headway Inc); Bijal Shah (Guild); Greg Hart (Coursera); Jeff Selingo (Bestselling Author); John Silvanus Wilson (University of Pennsylvania); Jonathan Eig; Jonathan Levin (Stanford University); Lucy Baldwin (ASU+GSV Summit); Michael Lomax (UNCF); Michael Sorrell (Paul Quinn College); Rick Levin (Yale University); Adam Nordin (Goldman Sachs); Julia Stiglitz (Uplimit); Michael Moe (GSV) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Welcome from our StageX Host and EmceeLucy Baldwin (VP Program, GSV Summit) Like Father, Like Son... Two Higher Ed TitansJonathan Levin (President, Stanford University) Rick Levin (President Emeritus, Yale University) Moderator: Julia Stiglitz (CEO and Co-Founder, Uplimit) Leading Edge... CEOs of Ed... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm-1:40 pm Speakers: Christopher Ott (Amazon Web Services (AWS)); Jack Kittinger (Arizona State University); Raghu Santanam (Arizona State University); Trey Hemmingsen (ServiceNow); Nadia Viswanath (Learning Enterprise ASU) ScaleU Relevance: MEDIUM
The future of credentialing hinges on strengthening the bond between higher education and industry. This session will explore how Arizona State University is already doing what many have only envisioned: implementing a scalable, skills-based, and interoperable credentialing framework that connects a... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm-2:40 pm Speakers: Philippos Savvides (ASU ScaleU) ScaleU Relevance: HIGH
Every institution runs its own EdTech evaluation cycle. A product validated at one university gets re-piloted from scratch at the next. Procurement timelines stretch beyond twelve months. Evidence generated at one campus transfers nowhere. Early-stage companies burn runway waiting for institutions t... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:15 pm-4:00 pm Speakers: Aditi Juneja (Democracy 2076); Alex Kotran (The AI Education Project (aiEDU)); Allan Houston (Allan Houston Legacy Foundation); Candace Thille (Stanford University); Colin Kaepernick (Lumi Story AI); Kevin Mills (OpenAI); Maria Ortiz (City of Newark Schools); Paul A. Young (City of Memphis); Bridget Burns (University Innovation Alliance); Claire Zau (GSV Ventures); Emma Bloomberg (Murmuration); Tiffany Taylor (ASU+GSV Summit)
Welcome from our FusionX Host and EmceeBridget Burns (CEO, University Innovation Alliance) Fusion in Action: Partnerships Driving Student Success Allan Houston (Founder, FISLL)Colin Kaepernick (CEO, Lumi Story AI) Dr. Maria Ortiz (Assistant Superintendent of High Schools for Newark Public Schools)Mo... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Speakers: Afroman; Arthur Levine (Brandeis University); Elijah Wells (Late Development); Jean Eddy (Britebound); Jimmy Jam (Flytetyme); Leo Choir Boys; Adam Freed (Bevel Inc); Alex Sarlin (GSV); Electra Frelinghuysen (GSV); Julia Rosen (Arizona State University)
Close out the ASU+GSV Summit in unforgettable fashion at the iconic Rady Shell—an open-air, waterfront venue set against the San Diego Bay. Cocktail Reception (4:45 - 5:45 PM) Welcome by Co-Hosts Adam Freed and Julia RosenAdam Freed (GSV Advisor & Co-founder/CEO, Bevel Inc) Julia Rosen (VP for Globa... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 am-8:40 am Speakers: Houston Kraft (CharacterStrong); Kori Street (USC CANDLE(Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education)); Lori Woodley-Langendorff (All It Takes); Sarup Mathur (ASU Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation); Alan Arkatov (Arizona State University)
1 in 5 students have a mental health challenge that impacts their academic performance. 73% of Gen Z report feeling chronically alone. Empathy has dropped 40% in college-aged students since 2000, while education has become the number one profession for burnout. We keep treating these as separate pro... 🔗 Session page
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00 am-9:40 am Speakers: Julie Evans (Project Tomorrow); Larry Corio (ASU Learning Transformation Studios)
While education leaders and classroom educators continue to debate policies and guidelines for AI usage in school and bemoan the increase in AI-fueled cheating, a stealth learning revolution has been taking place right under their noses, but many of these leaders and educators are unfortunately blin... 🔗 Session page
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