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The ASU+GSV Summit is the ultimate fusion of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, educators, workforce leaders, and policymakers driving revolutionary innovation across the $8 trillion global education and skills sector.

Launched by GSV Summit in 2010 and started in partnership with Arizona State University, the ASU+GSV Summit has been called “the Davos of Education” by Forbes and “the must-attend event for education technology” by The New York Times—it is the premier platform for connecting ideas, communities, and capital to unlock opportunity at scale.

Keeping pace with AI is tough. This monthly AMA keeps you up to speed with the most important AI updates, what they mean for education and the future of work, and where things are heading. This session is a broadcast style webinar with audience-driven Q&A.

For over a decade, the ASU+GSV Summit community has come together to recognize those working at the intersection of innovation and impact so that ALL people can learn, grow, and thrive. Our Innovator of Color Awards community exemplifies the passion and purpose that propel community and opportunity forward, and we are proud to amplify remarkable leaders of color who are changing the world for good. As we continue to elevate the impact and reach of Innovators of Color, the 2026 honorees will embody the spirit of fusion: the cosmic convergence of people, purpose, and pioneering ideas to expand access and opportunity for ALL. We look forward to your nominations and are honored to spotlight the trailblazers transforming digital learning and skills throughout the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit and beyond.

The rise of AI companionship is reshaping not only how humans interact with technology, but how we relate to one another. AI can now hold months-long conversations, build detailed models of a user’s personality and emotions, and meet needs that often blur into validation—or even over-reliance. Nearly one third of U.S. teens report finding AI chats as satisfying, or more satisfying, than talking with real friends.

As human-AI bonds deepen, urgent questions emerge about emotional health and the role schools must play in preparing kids for this new reality.

In this final live discussion of GSV Ventures’ Forecast for Learning & Earning in 2025–2026, authors Jennifer Lee and Claire Zau join Common Sense Privacy’s Daphne Li and the Clay Christensen Institute’s Julia Freeland Fisher to unpack Theme 7 and what normalized AI companionship means for relational intelligence, societal bonds, and education.

This school year began with over $6 billion in federal K-12 funding unexpectedly frozen—triggering widespread disruption that continues to be felt, even after some funds were released. For many education leaders, it’s the latest reminder that volatility is no longer an exception in public education; it’s the baseline.Compounding this financial uncertainty are evolving policy debates around school choice, curriculum restrictions, inclusive practices, and student support services, while AI continues to flood the market with new tools—forcing district leaders to make hard tradeoffs and find the balance of innovation, evidence, and impact.

The GSV Cup 50 shines a global spotlight on 50 early-stage EdTech startups poised to transform how the world learns and works. More than a moment on stage, it’s a year-round platform for visibility, recognition, and growth—linking founders to 7,000+ investors, educators, and leaders at the ASU+GSV Summit and beyond, and fueling the connections and momentum to accelerate their growth. Nominate your favorite early-stage EdTech (including your own!) by November 30th!

As noted in Theme 5 of GSV Ventures’ Forecast for Learning & Earning in 2025-2026, private school enrollment has grown—both in the US and globally—over the past five year. With over 1 million US students participating in private school choice programs (ESAs, vouchers, tax-credit scholarships, etc.) as of 2024—and a fourth consecutive year of private school growth—families and K-12 leaders must grapple with this shift in experimental formats, accountability, and transparency. In this webinar, GSV Ventures Partners Jennifer Lee and Claire Zau, along with Stand Together’s Adam Peshek, will help education leaders, funders, and builders understand the growing school choice trend—and what that means for preparing ALL students for the future.

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Keeping pace with AI is tough. This monthly AMA keeps you up to speed with the most important AI updates, what they mean for education and the future of work, and where things are heading. This session is a broadcast style webinar with audience-driven Q&A.

For decades, entry-level white-collar jobs have served as training grounds for the next generation of professionals—allowing workers to “learn by doing” and hone skills through repetitive tasks, close supervision, and gradual exposure to higher-responsibility work. The rapid acceleration of AI agent capabilities threatens to automate away these foundational entry-level jobs—roles that have long served as critical rungs on the white-collar career ladder.

In this deep-dive into Theme 4 from GSV Ventures’ Forecast for Learning & Earning in 2025-2026, report authors Jennifer Lee and Claire Zau will be joined by Matt Sigelman, President of The Burning Glass Institute, and Allison Salisbury, Founder & CEO of Humanist Venture Studio, to explore how education systems, employers, and policymakers will need to rethink experience- and skill-building, career launchpads, and what skills remain uniquely human.

Join us for the next installment of GSV’s Startup Academy series, presented by Cooley, as education leaders share how they're navigating the growing Education Savings Account landscape and what it means for EdTech companies. With more states adopting school choice policies, this session will cover what founders need to know—from designing products that help families make informed choices to understanding compliance and regulatory frameworks—offering practical lessons and actionable guidance for serving families in an increasingly complex education marketplace.