Tech & Learning's content director, Christine Weiser, talks with Magic EdTech's Chief Solutions Officer, Rishi Raj Singh Gera, about the challenges and opportunities education companies have in the current AI-driven market. With over 25 years of experience in global edtech and publishing, Rishi Raj will share insight from his experience with managing a diverse portfolio, product adoption, student and teacher experiences, DE&I, accessibility, AI solutions, market expansion, and security, standards, and compliance.

Discover how a strategic alliance between a content developer and a management platform transformed both businesses. This case study will guide you through their journey from initial pilots to full-scale implementation and long-term success.

Learn about:

- Challenges and solutions at each growth stage

- Best practices for effective partnerships

- Strategies for scaling and maintaining adoption

Gain insights into communication, integration, and innovation in content partnerships. Leave with a practical roadmap for building successful collaborations and ensuring long-term product adoption in the content industry.

Balancing the need for customer data with the responsibility of data protection is crucial. This panel-led discussion will delve into the challenges and solutions EdTech companies face in ensuring robust data governance and policy enforcement. Join us to explore best practices for managing and sharing data securely, while maintaining the trust and privacy of your customers.

Hear directly from CIOs about their expectations and needs from EdTech companies. This panel provides valuable insights into how to effectively communicate and market to school districts. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to align their products with CIO priorities.

Learn how to identify and secure strategic partnerships that drive growth. This session covers best practices for partnership selection, negotiation, and management. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to build and sustain valuable partnerships.

Ensuring your products are interoperable with other school district systems is key to success. This panel of experts shares the nuts and bolts you need to set your products up for success.

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to set and achieve measurable goals in your EdTech business. This workshop will cover identifying key performance indicators, milestone planning, and outcome measurement. Attendees will leave with a framework for tracking and achieving their strategic objectives.

A key pillar of the K-12 education economy is outsourcing. EdTech providers often rely on partners to fuel growth while containing costs, or as a bridge to building internal capacity. Yet the world of outsourcing is increasingly complex and fraught with risk. This session will look at when and whether the time is right to outsource, what to look for, and why it isn't always the client that does the hiring and firing.

As more companies add AI products to their offerings, it is imperative that these products adhere to school data privacy rules and regulations. This session will cover those rules and regulations, as well as offer tips for operationalizing and scaling those rules.

Join industry colleagues and the EdExec team for an informal lunch where you can introduce yourself and meet new associates.

NEW: Attendees set up meetings through the event app with attendees of you choosing OR sign up to meet with a district administrator of their choosing. Meetings will be on a first come, first serve basis -- a sign up sheet will be sent out prior to the event.

Identify and avoid common pitfalls in the EdTech industry. This session provides insights into the challenges that can derail EdTech businesses and how to overcome them. Attendees will leave with strategies to navigate potential obstacles and ensure sustainable growth.

As more companies grow through acquisition, creating one unified company culture can be a challenge. This session covers key strategies executives need to integrate new acquisitions into their with corporate ecosystems.

In this session, attendees will learn how to prepare their products for a global market following three concepts (Curriculum Intelligence, Pedagogical Interoperability, and Structured AI) and how to develop a marketing strategy to take these products to a global audience.

This session covers key steps and considerations in the acquisition process, from valuation to negotiation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to position their businesses for successful acquisition.

Explore strategies for creating inclusive EdTech products that cater to neurodiverse learners. This panel discusses accessibility features, inclusive design, and best practices. Attendees will leave with insights on how to develop products that meet the needs of all learners.

Discover how to build and leverage a community of brand ambassadors. This panel shares strategies for identifying, engaging, and empowering ambassadors. Attendees will learn how to create a loyal and influential community to amplify their brand.

Understand the importance of efficacy-based research in EdTech. This session covers methodologies, best practices, and case studies. Attendees will gain insights into conducting research that demonstrates the effectiveness and impact of their products.

How can companies find the billions of dollars still available in the education market after ESSER? In this session, you'll learn about data that identifies where to find and secure funding.

Delve into how educational policies shape the EdTech industry. This panel examines the implications of current and upcoming policies on business operations and market opportunities. Attendees will gain critical knowledge to adapt their strategies in response to policy changes.

Examine different sales models and strategies for entry in both US and global markets. This panel discusses direct sales, partnerships, and other approaches. Attendees will gain practical insights into choosing and implementing effective sales models for their businesses. Moderated by Joyce Whitby.

Learn how to build and manage a global workforce. This session covers cultural considerations, organizational health, and best practices for international teams. Attendees will gain strategies to attract, retain, and develop talent in a global context.

Participants will gain firsthand knowledge of how these CEOs navigated the complex and rapidly evolving EdTech landscape, balancing innovation with sustainability, and driving both business growth and educational impact. The session will also explore the lessons learned along the way—what worked, what didn’t, and how these leaders adapted their strategies in response to unforeseen challenges. Moderated by Jim McVety.

NEW: Attendees set up meetings through the event app with attendees of you choosing OR sign up to meet with a district administrator of their choosing. Meetings will be on a first come, first serve basis -- a sign up sheet will be sent out prior to the event.

Join your hosts, Tech & Learning and the EdExec Summit Partners, for a delightful evening at the beautiful Chateau Elan. This wine tasting reception offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, share experiences, and forge new relationships. 

Attendees relax and continue the day's conversations at this networking dinner.