EdTech
Back to School Summit 2026
This event gathers influential voices and leaders from higher education, business, government, investment, and technology. It examines forces shaping society and the economy, focusing on how education and work evolve in a global economy.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- September 2026
- Location
- New York, United States
- Organiser
- QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- Industry
- EdTech
Who attends
The audience
Join senior education, investment, and policy leaders redefining how education and work evolve together in a fast-moving global economy.
As described by the organiser
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #BackToSchoolSummit
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Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Talent
- Technology
- Finance
- Product
- Leadership
- Research
- Video
- Government
- Education
- Future
- Policy
- Disruption
On stage
Speakers
- Bronagh FrielHead of Partnerships, Grow with Google
- Jaden BernardStrategic Initiatives Coordinator, UVA Online Education and Digital Innovation
- Miriam Altman-ReyesFounding Managing Partner, Brass Ring Ventures
- Brad WolvertonEditor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Chike AguhHead of Innovation and Strategy, Gap Closing Startups, Kapor Center
- Dr Bridget BurnsCEO, University Innovation Alliance (UIA)
- Dr Ann KirschnerCEO, Comma Communications
- Douglas Proctor PhDAssistant Vice-President, Global, York University
- Carl MadiCo-Founder and CEO, Stepful
- John SoleanicovInvestment Director, EdTechnical Ventures
- José EstevesDean and President, Porto Business School
- Lee BradshawCEO, Rhodes Advisors
- Ted EismeierSenior Vice President and Head of Postsecondary Communications, Whiteboard Advisors
- Tracey BurnsChief, Global Strategy and Research, National Center on Education and the Economy
- Erin MoteCEO, InnovateEDU
- George KaneFounder, CapitalizEd
- Philip MoyerPresident and CEO, McGraw Hill
- Wil del PilarSenior Vice President, EdTrust
- Prof Jun LiuRector, City University of Macau
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Duane Street Hotel
182 Duane Street
The Frederick Hotel
Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown;Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
27 Barclay St, New York
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
123 Nassau Street, New York, 10038
Warren Street Hotel
86 Warren Street, New York, 10007
Aloft Manhattan Downtown
49 Ann Street, New York, 10038
M Social Hotel New York Downtown
55 Church Street, New York, 10007
Walker Hotel Tribeca
77 Walker Street, 10013
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