welcome to edtech week!
The electric pulse of New York City fuels a diverse melting pot of thought leaders and artists, all eager to revolutionize the way we learn, teach, and connect.
whAT WE DO
EDTECH WEEK is the ultimate destination for anyone passionate about transforming education and shaping the future of learning.
LEARNING LABS
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CAREER SEEKER
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GALLERY OF INNOVATION
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DINNERS & SOCIALS
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LEARNING LABS • CAREER SEEKER • GALLERY OF INNOVATION • DINNERS & SOCIALS •
MASTERCLASSES
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ILLUMINATIONS
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THINK TANKS
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HYPER ACCELERATOR
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MASTERCLASSES • ILLUMINATIONS • THINK TANKS • HYPER ACCELERATOR •
PRIVATE SUITES
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SHARK TANKS
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THE EDTECH SHOW
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PRIVATE SUITES • SHARK TANKS • THE EDTECH SHOW •
About Us
Welcome to EdTech Week by StartEd, where the brightest minds and the boldest innovators gather in a technological playground dedicated to transforming education. This premier education innovation festival unites all stakeholders driven by a shared mission to: inclusively tackle the most pressing challenges confronting education and workforce sectors today.
This gathering is no ordinary get-together—it's the ultimate fusion of innovation, collaboration, and growth—located within the world’s most diverse ecosystem.
Since 2015, EdTech Week has been the golden ticket to a treasure trove of groundbreaking ideas, invigorating debates, and purposeful partnerships that have reshaped the educational landscape.
Whether you're a K-12 educator or administrator, a higher education pro, an L&D aficionado, an EdTech startup guru, a venture capitalist, a non-profit leader, a policymaker, a learner, or a researcher, you'll find your people here — to understand and solve problems we need the voice of every stakeholder affected.
We believe in gathering to learn and teach, and that gathering in intimate and interesting ways best allows us to do so. You’ll spend most of your time in personal or small group discussions, and we have something for everyone.
EdTech Week is more than just a conference—it's a movement. So, put on your thinking cap, grab your favorite device, and join us on this exhilarating journey toward a brighter, more innovative future for education and learning. See you there!
meet the team:
2024 Host Committee
Our Host Committee is an exclusive assembly of influential luminaries, handpicked for their exceptional thought leadership and unparalleled expertise.
This select group of individuals illuminates the path forward for the investors, entrepreneurs, and educators attending EdTech Week. They are the guiding stars, shining a light on the critical issues that will define the industry's trajectory in the coming year.
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Lacey Allen
Associate Partner, Learning Solutions at NewSchools Venture Fund
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Jessica Beidelman
Vice President, Corporate Development at 2U
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Kaitlin Dumont
Director, Workforce Learning Innovation at Kaplan
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Dr Shokry Eldaly
Director at Future Ready NY
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Juliana Finegan
VP, Strategy & Learning at Vivi
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MARY HALVERSON
Head of Product @ Microsoft Learning Team
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Jonathan Harber
Chairman at StartEd
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Isabelle Hau
Executive Director at Stanford Accelerator for Learning
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Henry Hipps
Co-Founder and CEO at Diffusion Venture Studio
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Dr. Angela Jackson
Lecturer at Harvard University
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Ash Kaluarachchi
CEO at StartEd
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Ben Kornell
Managing Partner at Common Sense GrowthFund
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ALEX KOTRAN
Co-Founder & CEO of The AI Education Project
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Steve Kupfer
Partner at Reach Capital
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Angela Lee
Professor of Practice, VC Strategy at Columbia University
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Erin Mote
Executive Director at InnovateEDU
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Satya Nitta
CEO at Merlyn Mind
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Amit Patel
Managing Director at Owl Ventures
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NOAH PICKUS
Associate Provost, Duke University
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Siya Raj Purohit
Global Edtech & Workforce Development Category Lead, AWS Marketplace at Amazon
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Sabara Raja
Managing Director at JFFVentures
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Jessica Sie
Chief Academic Officer at Zeta Charter Schools
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Alisa Sommer
Global Head of EdTech Partnerships at Google
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Kimberly Smith
Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer, Center for Inclusive Innovation at Digital Promise
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Alan Todd
VP, General Manager at Udemy
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Adeola Whitney
CEO at Reading Partners
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Susan Wolford
Chairwoman of the Board at Edify Acquisition Corp
who is it for?
Corporations
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Media Representatives
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Policy Makers
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The "EdTech Curious"
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Fans of New York City
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Corporations • Media Representatives • Policy Makers • The "EdTech Curious" • Fans of New York City •
Educators
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Students
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Job Seekers
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Universities
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Faculty
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EdTech Entrepreneurs
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Ed Professionals
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Educators • Students • Job Seekers • Universities • Faculty • EdTech Entrepreneurs • Ed Professionals •
Future of Work Champions
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Tech Innovators
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Angel Investors
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VC & Private Equity
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Financial Institutions
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Family Offices
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Impact Evangelists
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Future of Work Champions • Tech Innovators • Angel Investors • VC & Private Equity • Financial Institutions • Family Offices • Impact Evangelists •
2023 Attendees
317
1962
Participants
Speakers
(42% female, 32% POC)
1070
In-person registrants
892
Virtual registrants
demo-graphics
Points of Origin
west & mid-west
21%
south & south-east
15%
North-east
48%
inter-national
16%
demo-graphics
Industry vertical
participant type
Contact us
Play an instrumental role in shaping the future of education technology. EdTech Week offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the industry’s leaders, lead groundbreaking discussions, and showcase your brand's commitment to innovation. By sponsoring, partners were placed at the forefront of an influential global movement.
Learn more about sponsoring in 2024, or if you have any questions or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is eager to assist you and explore the ways in which you can support and participate. Let's join forces and make a lasting impact on the world of education together. Contact us today!