Back by popular demand, Tech & Learning is hosting its third EdExec Summit on August 18-20, 2025, at the beautiful Chateau Elan Winery & Resort outside Atlanta, GA.
In an era of rapid technological change, shifting policies, and unpredictable global events, uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption—it’s the new normal. Tech & Learning recognizes it’s more important than ever for our industry to work as a community to achieve success.
To help you and your company navigate this new uncharted terrain, the Tech & Learning EdExec Summit will bring together senior executives serving the K-12 industry for a three-day networking conference dedicated to the business of education. Last year, 80% of the attendees rated the event as “excellent,” and described it as “one of the best conferences I have ever attended.”
“You can’t find anything else like the EdExec Summit,” says 2024 attendee Amber Calderon, Head of Content Strategy for Classroom Champions. “This event is a watering hole where education leaders come from all over the world to share their expertise.”
REGISTER HERE FOR THE 2025 EDEXEC SUMMIT
The intimacy, deep connections, and partnerships that industry executives can forge at this event, coupled with a curated agenda that includes meaningful time for collaboration and connection, all make for a conference for education business executives unlike any other. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with some of the most influential figures in the education industry.
“The intimate size of this event and the quality of the invitees makes this one of the most valuable networking events of the year,” writes 2024 attendee Erez Pikar, CEO of FlutterBee.
WHO YOU’LL MEET
Throughout the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to network with executives from some of the most respected names in educational technology, including Intel, Google, Instructure, Powerschool, ClassLink, Renaissance Learning, Edmentum, and many more.
“Sometimes you want to have those impactful meetings, and conversations, and this event provides just that opportunity!” - Bruce Wilcox, Carolina Biological
Attendees will also have time to connect with one another, providing the opportunity to share opinions, strategies, and information, all to help better connect with decision makers and make an impact in education.
“The quality of attendees is spectacular. Everyone is passionate about what they do, who they serve, and why they do it,” says Niquelle Cotton, EdExec advisor and CEO & Strategy Officer, Q-Factor Consulting LLC.
THE AGENDA
The agenda has been carefully curated for executives serving the education market. The 2025 EdExec Summit will focus on ways executives can tackle the new edtech challenges to become the best provider you can be. You’ll immerse yourself in the trending topics of today’s educational space, including funding, AI, data privacy and security, and how to overcome other common edtech pitfalls. The 2025 EdExec Summit will provide you with the information you need to thrive in educational technology.
“EdExec Summit really fills a void. You get the opportunity for your own professional learning and development and have the opportunity to make strategic partnerships,” says EdExec Summit advisor Joyce Whitby, CEO of Innovations4Education.
If you are interested in presenting at the Tech & Learning EdExec Summit, please find our call for proposals here (Deadline: February 28, 2025)
“EdExec is a community of people who care about real results and the bigger picture of improving education.” - Emily Mitchell
“This is a great place for leaders in the edtech space to grow their business,” notes Paula Reed, CEO, Bizeducation Consulting. “From learning about what's new in the marketplace to networking with others in the business, this was a fabulous opportunity. I use this as great professional development and to stay on top of the edtech world.”
The summit’s agenda is divided into four tracks with multiple sessions to support education industry executives at all stages:
- The Education Market - Delve into various aspects of the edtech industry, including discussions about school policies, product interoperability, common pitfalls, and scalability.
- Team Performance - Learn best practices for building and reskilling your team, setting and tracking goals, and recruiting and leveraging a community of brand ambassadors.
- Ramping Up - Learn the vital components to gain market share both domestic and internationally.
- Exponential Growth - Learn how to identify and secure strategic partnerships that drive growth, manage AI and data privacy in edtech, build roadmaps to success, and navigate funding pain points.
We’ve also built in dedicated time for networking, including the opening “EdTech Exchange,” during which you’ll have the chance to meet new colleagues through a series of small-group discussions, as well the opportunity to sign up for 1-2-1 meeting time with district administrators of your choosing.
“The EdExec Summit by Tech & Learning is a standout conference in the education space, offering invaluable networking and professional development opportunities that are unmatched by other events.” - Stephanie Cizdyn, The BLPS Group, President
“The best part about the EdExec Summit is the networking,” says EdExec Summit advisor Alvin Crawford, CEO at Edvicek12, Inc. “It’s powerful to have time and space to connect with your peers and to meet new folks who are doing interesting things.”
In addition to building connections with industry insiders, you will learn best practices of top-performing sales teams, hear insights and advice from school district decision makers, be informed of the latest edtech trends, receive tips for navigating the edtech space, and much more.
Agenda highlights include:
- How to Navigate New Federal Funding & Policies
- How to Win in an AI-Driven Market
- Sourcing and Securing Strategic Partners
- The Evolving Global EdTech Landscape: Opportunities & Challenges in 2025
- Data Privacy: What Companies Need to Know
- And Much More
THE VENUE
EdExec Summit 2025 also offers chances for downtime and casual conversation while enjoying the many amenities The Chateau Elan Winery & Resort has to offer.
The EdExec Summit will be held at this beautiful resort outside of Atlanta, which spans 3,500 acres of rolling hills and wooded forests. This sprawling property also features stunning indoor and outdoor event spaces, multiple restaurants, professionally staffed golf and tennis clubs, a world-class spa, a winery, and more.
“EdExec was a fabulous conference! I loved the networking opportunities and professional development and the venue was beautiful.” - Kimberly Hulbert, CRO, Second Avenue Learning
Throughout the three-day event attendees will have plenty of time to network with one another while enjoying meals and activities provided by Tech & Learning, one of the most trusted sources in educational technology news.
“No matter where you are in your own business expertise journey, there’s something here for you,” adds Amber Calderon.
