Join us in San Diego for meaningful conversations about AI, education, and what responsible implementation actually looks like in practice.

• April 12, 2026
• San Diego

April 12–15, 2026    •    San Diego

At ASU+GSV 2026, the conversation is shifting from experimentation to real impact.

Early AI experimentation is giving way to something more demanding. EdTech companies are being asked to show evidence of learning impact. Universities are building governance frameworks for tools already deployed across their campuses. And international growth, once a straightforward GTM exercise, now requires navigating digital sovereignty rules, regional regulation, and cultural nuance that no playbook covers cleanly.


Throughout the week in San Diego, the EDT&Partners team will be connecting with leaders across the ecosystem to exchange perspectives and explore practical approaches to the next phase of education innovation.

How to engage at ASU+GSV

There are several opportunities to connect with education leaders, exchange perspectives, and learn from one another.

EdTech Reception

Join EdTech founders, university leaders, and ecosystem partners for an evening of good conversation in a relaxed setting.

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Schedule a meeting

Connect with our team to discuss AI strategy, digital transformation, or growth opportunities specific to your organisation.

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SHINE - Shaping Her Impact

A networking event bringing together women leaders from across education, technology, and innovation to connect.

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EdTech Reception

The EDT&Partners EdTech Reception is one of the most anticipated gatherings at ASU+GSV. It brings together EdTech leaders, university innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening designed around real conversation rather than conference programming.

Sunday, April 12

4 - 7 pm PDT

Garibaldi, San Diego

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What we are thinking about heading into San Diego

These are the conversations we expect to be having at ASU+GSV, based on what we are hearing across the ecosystem.

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AI governance is moving from conversation to requirement
The question institutions are asking has shifted. It is no longer whether to adopt AI, but whether the right frameworks, policies, and internal capability exist to deploy it responsibly. Governments and institutions are beginning to set clear expectations around transparency, accountability, and safe use. EdTech companies that get ahead of governance now will be better positioned as these standards become the norm.
Evidence is becoming the price of entry in EdTech
As AI tools multiply, educators are asking harder questions about what actually works. Research from Brookings suggests that at scale, the risks of AI in education currently outweigh the benefits. Organisations such as Digital Promise and ISTE are helping anchor the shift toward evidence-based design. Companies building on genuine learning science are seeing early advantages in both growth and retention.
Technology is being measured against real outcomes, not features
The average US school district manages more than 2,000 EdTech tools, and individual schools can have up to 250. That level of fragmentation is forcing a reckoning. Leaders are reassessing which tools genuinely move the needle on learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Solutions that cannot demonstrate clear, measurable value are losing ground fast as scrutiny around screen time and technology impact increases.
International expansion is no longer just a go-to-market question
North American EdTech companies are moving into global markets with urgency, often driven by funding pressures at home. Success depends less on sales strategy and more on whether products can meet GDPR requirements, digital sovereignty standards, and regional deployment rules. Understanding the education culture and regulatory environment of each market separates successful expansions from expensive ones.
The boundaries between EdTech, content, and school operators are shifting
Well-resourced school systems are now choosing to build their own technology rather than license it. Content providers are becoming technology-enabled. EdTech companies are exploring content partnerships. The build-vs-buy debate has entered the institution itself. For EdTech companies, this changes the competitive landscape. For Higher Education institutions, it changes what a technology partnership actually looks like.

Meet With Our Team at ASU+GSV

Our team works with EdTech companies, universities, and governments on the strategic challenges that matter most right now. If you are scaling internationally, adopting AI, or building the operating model to support growth, we would be glad to connect.

Reserve your spot at the EdTech Reception!

The EdTech Reception is a curated gathering for leaders across EdTech, Higher Education, and the broader education ecosystem. Fill in the form below to reserve your place.

Please note: registration here is for the EDT&Partners EdTech Reception only and does not include access to the ASU+GSV Summit. Summit registration is separate.

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