WHY ATTEND
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.
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:
2025 Host Committee
Our Host Committee is a diverse team of today’s most influential and innovative thinkers in the education and workforce sectors, hand-selected for their exceptional leadership and expertise in leveling up the way we learn, teach, and grow—from early childhood through workforce learning.
This team serves as a guiding force and support system for the investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and educators attending EdTech Week. Together, they will shine a light on the most pressing challenges that will define the industry's trajectory in the coming year.
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Abby Conyers
Director of Platform and Partnerships, JFF Ventures
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Alan Todd
Vice Chairman, StartEd
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ALEX KOTRAN
Co-Founder & CEO of The AI Education Project
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ALISON PENDERGAST
Senior Program Officer, Gates Foundation
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Founder and CEO, AI For Education
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Ash Kaluarachchi
CEO at StartEd
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Betsy Corcoran
Director, Strategic Initiatives, Playlab AI
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Charles Lang
Senior Executive Director, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Chris Craft
EdTech @ Adobe
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Claudio Erba
Founder, Docebo | Gresilent Holding
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David Poritzky
Founder and CEO, Envista
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Erin Mote
CEO, InnovateEDU
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Ettore Leale
VP, Corporate Development, Udemy
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Gemma Lenowitz
Program Director, Samvid Ventures
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Henry Hipps
Co-Founder and CEO, Diffusion Venture Studio
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Ian Chiu
Managing Director, Owl Ventures
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Isabelle Hau
Executive Director, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
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Jason Young
General Partner, Long Term Impact
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Jessica Sie
Chief Academic Officer at Zeta Charter Schools
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Jonathan Harber
Chairman at StartEd
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Juliana Finegan
VP, Strategy & Learning at Vivi
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Kaitlin Dumont
Higher Ed Strategy & Operations, Huron
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Karl Rectanus
Exited Founder, LearnPlatform | Founder, Impact4Scale
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Katie Doctor
Chief Strategy Officer, DREAM
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Kevin Martin
VP, Strategy | Former Chief of Growth, Instructure
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Kristina Francis
Board Chair, Black Girl Ventures
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Lacey Allen
Senior Associate Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund
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Lalitha Vasudevan
Vice Dean for Digital Innovation and Professor of Technology and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Mark Schwarz
Superintendent, Ridgewood Public Schools
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Martin Ihrig
Associate Dean, NYU
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Matt Tower
VP, Strategy & Research, Whiteboard Advisors
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Michael Latsko
Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Arizona State University
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Monique Malcolm-Hay
Vice President, Rethink Education
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Phil Chew
Director of Business Development, Teaching Lab
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Ray Batra
Co-Founder, Future of Higher Education
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Rishin Banker
Head of Product, Maven
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Thomas Bailey
President, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Vikas Pota
Executive Chairman, The Education Leaders Forum
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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EDTECH EXPO
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DINNERS & SOCIALS
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LEARNING LABS • CAREER SEEKER • EDTECH EXPO • DINNERS & SOCIALS •
MASTERCLASSES
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Midmarket summit
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THINK TANKS
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ACCELERATOR
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MASTERCLASSES • Midmarket summit • THINK TANKS • 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 •
2024
327
2300
Participants
Includes 1k+ educators at free events
Speakers
52k
EdTech Community
110
Sessions
demographics
Points of Origin
west & mid-west
23%
south & south-east
18%
North-east
42%
inter-national
18%
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 •
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 2025, and reach out if you have questions or suggestions.
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.
