K-12 Education Business & Investment Conferences
Business and investment conferences are where the commercial side of K-12 education meets the district decision-makers who buy from it. ASU+GSV Summit is the flagship — thousands of edtech CEOs, investors, university presidents, foundation leaders, and district superintendents gather each spring to shape the industry's direction.
- ASU+GSV Summit — Apr 12–15, 2026, San Diego, CA, USA · $2,495–$3,495
- EdTech World Forum — May 12–13, 2026, London, UK · £500–£1,200
- EdTech Week — Oct 12–15, 2026, New York, NY, USA · $500–$1,500
- London Ed Tech Week / EdTechX — Jun 15–19, 2026, London, UK · Free–£1,500
- NACE - National Association of Colleges & Employers Conference — Jun 9–11, 2026, Denver, CO, USA · $700–$1,200
- JFF Horizons Summit — Jul 13–14, 2026, Washington, DC, USA
- SXSW EDU — Mar 9–12, 2026, Austin, TX, USA · $495–$1,595
- NewSchools Summit — May 6–7, 2026, San Francisco, CA, USA
- BRIDGES: Public Sector AI Summit — Jul 21–22, 2026, New York City, NY, USA · $199–$2,299
- BRIDGES: Public Sector AI Summit — Jul 20–21, 2027, New York City, NY, USA · Early bird $199 (public sector, save $100) / $1,999 (corporate, save $200); standard $299 / $2,299
- ASU+GSV Summit — Apr 4–7, 2027, San Diego, CA, USA · $1,900–$5,250
- SASBO 2027 Annual Conference, Trade Show and AGM — Apr 28–30, 2027, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
- CASBO Con 27 — Apr 7–9, 2027, Sacramento, CA, USA
- 2027 NAEP EPIC — Apr 11–14, 2027, Nashville, TN, USA
- SXSW EDU — Mar 13–16, 2027, Austin, TX, USA · $495–$1,595
- Education 2.0 Conference USA — Apr 27–29, 2027, Las Vegas, NV, USA · $3,000
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 11–13, 2027, Tampa, FL, USA
- School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) — Jan 28–30, 2029, New Orleans, LA, USA
Frequently asked questions
What is the top K-12 edtech business conference?
ASU+GSV Summit is the flagship — 8,000+ attendees, held in San Diego April 12–15, 2026, with a 2027 edition also confirmed. It's the single most important gathering of edtech founders, investors, and district executives.
Are there smaller, more focused edtech business events?
Yes — LearnLaunch (Boston), EdSurge Live gatherings, EdTech Leaders Alliance (ETLA), and vendor-hosted executive summits fill the calendar between the big shows and offer more focused networking.
Should district leaders attend business and investment conferences?
Cabinet leaders and superintendents attend ASU+GSV in growing numbers — the sessions on procurement, long-term partnerships, and workforce development are directly relevant to strategic planning.
How much do these events cost?
ASU+GSV runs $2,500–$3,500 for standard registration. Smaller executive summits range from a few hundred to over $2,000. Many are invitation-only for investors and executives.
When do most edtech investment conferences happen?
The spring cluster (ASU+GSV in April, LearnLaunch in the winter) sets the industry calendar. Fall brings vendor-user conferences and more targeted investor events.
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