ASU+GSV Summit

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Overview

ASU+GSV Summit is an annual conference and convening platform focused on digital learning, workforce skills, and innovation in the education sector. The event brings together over 7,000 leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss and advance solutions across the $8 trillion global education and skills market. The Summit serves as a networking and acceleration platform where educational technology startups, established companies, and institutional leaders connect to drive scaled innovation in learning outcomes.

History

Founded in 2010 as a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV), with GSV Summit LLC formally established in 2011. Co-founded by Michael Moe and Deborah Quazzo, the Summit evolved into the preeminent platform for connecting ideas, communities, and capital in the education innovation space. The annual event has grown to become a significant gathering for the EdTech sector, featuring keynote speakers, startup showcases, investor pitches, and working sessions focused on PreK to Gray learning innovations.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
ASU+GSV Summit Annual Conference	Premier global convening for education and workforce innovation leaders	Varies by ticket tier
Startup Academy Program	Educational track and mentorship for early-stage EdTech companies	Included with conference or separate enrollment
GSV Investment Platform	Capital connection and investment opportunities for education sector companies	Variable

Manufacturing

ASU+GSV Summit is a conference and platform organization rather than a manufacturing company. The organization produces and hosts annual events, digital content, and networking platforms. Operations are managed through partnerships with ASU and GSV Summit LLC, with event production handled through contracted vendors and internal teams.

Notable Products

ASU+GSV Summit Annual Conference - Multi-day convening held in San Diego featuring keynotes, panel discussions, startup showcases, and investor networking focused on education innovation
Startup Academy - Educational program and mentorship track designed to help early-stage EdTech companies pitch to investors and scale their solutions
GSV Community Platform - Digital community and investment platform connecting innovators, educators, and capital providers in the education sector

Reputation

ASU+GSV Summit is recognized as a significant industry event and catalyst for education innovation, attracting serious stakeholders from venture capital, institutional education, and EdTech startups. The conference is valued for its networking opportunities and role in accelerating early-stage companies, though attendance and sponsorship costs are substantial. The event maintains credibility through its academic partnership with ASU and focus on measurable outcomes in learning and workforce development, though some view it primarily as a networking venue for well-funded initiatives rather than grassroots educational innovation.

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