Higher Ed at ASU+GSV

Whether this is your first or 17th ASU+GSV Summit, our Higher Education Community Team has curated this year’s must-attend events and programming to help you make the most of your time in San Diego. We'll keep updating as we get closer to the Summit!

Events & Opportunities for Higher Ed Leaders

We've compiled the must-attend higher ed events at this year's ASU+GSV Summit—RSVP or learn more below. We will launch sign-ups here first, so check back frequently so you don't miss out!

Know Before You Go

RSVP to our annual Know Before You Go event with the GSV Summit team. We will answer questions, and share best practices and reflections to help you maximize your time at ASU+GSV.

Wednesday, March 18; 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

Book Your Travel

Check out our Travel & FAQ guidance to help plan your time in San Diego. Be sure to stay for the Wednesday Night Closing Celebration at the Rady Shell -  (trust us, you won't want to miss it!)

Our travel page will have the most up-to-date information - make sure you book your hotel before hotels start selling out!

Sessions & Workshops

From Coffee with Crow to StarTrack to StageX, there are so many exciting sessions and important conversations for our higher education community at this year's Summit! Check out the full schedule here, which will be updated daily.

Tip: Filter with the "Higher Education" tag to explore all relevant sessions!

New This Year

Introducing the ASU+GSV Higher Education Insights Board — a first-of-its-kind collective of 40+ presidents and chancellors. Explore the leaders redefining what's possible for 1.5 million students.

GSV Cup 50 Demos

The GSV Cup recognizes the 50 most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups from around the world. Over half of this year's GSV Cup 50 companies are creating groundbreaking solutions for higher education – don't miss their demos on Tuesday, April 14th!

Town Square: Crow's Nest

Make plans to gather with your Higher Ed peers in the Town Square Crow's Nest, a special lounge area just for higher ed leaders.

Market Map

Check out our 2026 Market Map of companies across the higher ed space who will be at Summit.

Coming Soon!

Institutions

Download the participant preview to see the diverse PreK-Gray institutions, companies, and organizations attending this year’s Summit:

Networking

Be sure to download the official 2026 ASU+GSV Summit app, presented by Britebound. The app is the best way to connect and network ahead of time and while at Summit!

Coming Soon!

Agenda Highlights for Our Higher Ed Community

Events for the ASU+GSV Summit start the evening of Sunday, April 12th, and runs through the evening of Wednesday, April 15th. Check out the full Summit Schedule, and see below for some curated programming you won’t want to miss!

Monday, April 13, 2026

11:00 am
 - 
11:40 am

The Prime Time Stage powered by WGU

Panel

Monday, April 13, 2026

2:10 pm
 - 
2:50 pm

Global Higher Education

Panel

Monday, April 13, 2026

3:50 pm
 - 
4:30 pm

Global Higher Education

Panel

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

10:10 am
 - 
11:40 am

Global Higher Education

Lab/Workshop

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2:10 pm
 - 
2:50 pm

Global Higher Education

Lab/Workshop

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

10:10 am
 - 
10:50 am

Global Higher Education

Panel

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

10:10 am
 - 
10:50 am

The Forum

Panel

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

11:00 am
 - 
11:40 am

Global Higher Education

Panel

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

2:15 pm
 - 
4:00 pm

StageX

Keynote

FusionX Wednesday Afternoon

Seaport Ballroom F-G, Level 2
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