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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 OUR 2026 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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Ash Kaluarachchi
CEO at StartEd
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Erin Mote
CEO, InnovateEDU
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Julie Samuels
CEO, Tech:NYC
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Betsy Corcoran
Director, Strategic Initiatives, Playlab AI
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Mark David Milliron
President, National University
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Thomas Bailey
President, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Noah Pickus
Head of Global Strategy and Partnerships, Senior Advisor to the Provost, Duke University
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Siya Raj Purohit
Education GTM, OpenAI
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Charles Lang
Senior Executive Director, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Alan Todd
Vice Chairman, StartEd
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Jonathan Harber
Chairman at StartEd
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Bill Bass
Past President Of The Board Of Directors, ISTE
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John Gamba
Entrepreneur in Residence & Director of Innovative Programs, Penn GSE
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Kaitlin Dumont
Higher Ed Strategy & Operations, Huron
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Matt Tower
VP, Strategy & Research, Whiteboard Advisors
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Mark Schwarz
Superintendent, Ridgewood Public Schools
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Marian Stoltz-Loike
Vice President, Online Education/Chief Online Learning Officer, Touro University
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Gemma Lenowitz
Program Director, Samvid Ventures
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Ian McCullough
Marketing Director, McCullough Marketing and Management
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Jessica Sie
Chief Academic Officer at Zeta Charter Schools
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Juliana Finegan
Chief Product Officer, FullScale
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Kristina Francis
Board Chair, Black Girl Ventures
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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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Monique Malcolm-Hay
Partner, Rethink Capital Partners
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Rishin Banker
Head of Product, Maven
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Jeanne Allen
Founder & CEO, Center for Education Reform
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Tiffini Andorful
Chief Programs & Membership Officer, National Society of Black Engineers
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Alberto Arenaza
Co-Founder, General Partner, Transcend Fund
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Jen Wickens
Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Seminar
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Amanda Bickerstaff
Founder and CEO, AI for Education
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PJ Caposey
Superintendent, Oregon CUSD 220
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Jennifer Ferrari
CEO, ERDI
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Tyler Sussman
Director, Strategic Philanthropic Partnerships, Learning Commons
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Edwin Goutier
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Reading Partners
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Lynn Hoffman
Sr. Innovation Manager, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
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Waymond Jackson, Jr.
President, Ed Farm
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George Kane
Founder, CapitalizEd
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Katie Kurtz
Managing Director, Global Head of Youth & Learning, Google
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Sophia Romee
Founder and General Manager, Head of GenAI Studio, College Board
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Meredith Rosenberg
Partner & Co-founder, NU Advisory Partners
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Candice Sears
CEO / Founder, ThinkBeyond EDU
VP of Education, UniqLearn -
Rahul Kalita
Co-founder, Tutored by Teachers
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Michael Narea
Co-Founder, Transcend Network
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Moses Ojeda
Principal, NYCPS - Thomas A. Edison CTE High School
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 •
2025 ATTENDEES
334
2300
Participants
Speakers
52k
EdTech Community
110
Sessions
demographics
Points of Origin
west & mid-west
11%
south & south-east
6%
North-east
62%
international
21%
Industry vertical
participant type
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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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 • 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 2026, 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.