2025 Agenda at a glance

Event Hub: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027

Responsive Table
Columbia University
Monday, October 20
  • 10AM - 8PM
    StartEd CEO Summit & Salon [Invite-only]

  • 10AM - 4PM
    EdTech Shark Tank: Semi-Finals

  • 10AM - 4PM
    EdTech Week Expo - Industry Giants & Startups
Columbia University
Tuesday, October 21
  • 8AM - 9AM
    Registration & Coffee

  • 9AM - 10AM
    Adult Learning Market Brief

  • 10AM - 1PM
    HigherEd Masterclasses

  • 12PM - 1PM
    Think Tank for Educators & Employers

  • 1PM - 4PM
    Future of Work Masterclasses

  • 4PM - 5PM
    Shark Tank: Finale

  • 5PM - 7PM
    Marquee Reception

  • 7PM+
    Private Dinners (Invite-only)
Columbia University
Wednesday, October 22
  • 8AM - 9AM
    Registration & Coffee

  • 9AM - 10AM
    AI Literacy Market Brief

  • 10AM - 1PM
    K-12 Masterclasses & Think Tank

  • 12PM - 1PM
    PreK-12 Market Brief

  • 1PM - 4PM
    Career Pathways for Educators

  • 3PM - 5PM
    Think Tank: PreK

  • 5PM - 7PM
    Closing Reception

  • 7PM+
    Private Dinners (Invite-only)
CEO & Private Equity Track
Columbia University
Monday, October 20
  • 10AM - 8PM
    StartEd CEO Summit & Salon [Invite-only]

  • 10AM - 4PM
    EdTech Shark Tank: Semi-Finals

  • 10AM - 4PM
    EdTech Week Expo - Industry Giants & Startups
HigherEd & Workforce Track
Columbia University
Tuesday, October 21
  • 8AM - 9AM
    Registration & Coffee

  • 9AM - 10AM
    Adult Learning Market Brief

  • 10AM - 1PM
    HigherEd Masterclasses

  • 12PM - 1PM
    Think Tank for Educators & Employers

  • 1PM - 4PM
    Future of Work Masterclasses

  • 4PM - 5PM
    Shark Tank: Finale

  • 5PM - 7PM
    Marquee Reception

  • 7PM+
    Private Dinners (Invite-only)
AI in Education & PreK-12 Track
Columbia University
Wednesday, October 22
  • 8AM - 9AM
    Registration & Coffee

  • 9AM - 10AM
    AI Literacy Market Brief

  • 10AM - 1PM
    K-12 Masterclasses & Think Tank

  • 12PM - 1PM
    PreK-12 Market Brief

  • 1PM - 4PM
    Career Pathways for Educators

  • 3PM - 5PM
    Think Tank: PreK

  • 5PM - 7PM
    Closing Reception

  • 7PM+
    Private Dinners (Invite-only)

Location

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

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EDTECH WEEK EXPO

OCTOBER 20

Showcase your company to customers and investors in a dedicated demo arena where attendees can explore the next generation of EdTech tools, platforms, and solutions.

PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT…

  • Build brand awareness and showcase your innovation to festival attendees

  • Prime positioning in a high foot traffic area of the festival 

  • Exposure to and networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, and evangelists

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STARTED
SUMMIT

OCTOBER 20

PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT…

  • Panels, keynotes, private suites, and networking with industry leaders

  • An intimate convening of transaction-oriented EdTech CEOs, investors, and advisors

  • Discussions on the future of AI, scaling, leadership, and more.

A program tailored to forge connections between EdTech executives at companies with $10m-$100m in revenue and growth-to-late stage investors, such as VCs, private equity firms, strategic buyers, foundations, and investment banks.

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SHARK TANKs

OCTOBER 20 - 21

PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT…

  • New! StartEd make investments in 2025 finalists

  • Prime exposure to investors, evangelists, and distributors

  • Invaluable feedback and practice to fine-tune your pitch

Pitch your company live, on-stage, to a curated panel of top investors in EdTech and Workforce Learning. Get visibility, feedback, funding, and media attention from this high-energy event.

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EDTECH
WEEK PROGRAM

Our flagship festival convening leading and emerging voices directing the industry and cutting through the noise.

Features an unforgettable lineup of insights and speakers— apply to share yours!

OCTOBER 21 - 22

PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT…

  • An expanded event hub for all festival programming on one convenient campus

  • A robust calendar of programming, with dedicated time to network and connect.

  • Curated tracks and a user-friendly app to customize your experience