Registration 

Upon arrival at Chateau Elan, meet the Tech & Learning team, check in, and pick up your event badge. Registration opens at 1:00 pm.

Welcome and Introductions

Bringing the Customer Into the Room

An interactive hands-on exchange of ideas about whom we serve, what motivates them, and what they need. 

Keynote Panel: Searching for the Soul of the Education Economy

An open dialogue about the state of the education industry, what's required to strengthen the connection between industry providers and the education leaders.

The EdExec Exchange

Rotation of roundtable discussions on key topics impacting education executives, including GTM planning, tactical decision making, and holding fast during stormy economic conditions.  

Educator Backtalk

A debrief on the day, Q&A format, with educators who were in the room.

Opening Reception & Dinner & Meet Our Partners

State of the Market Breakfast Back to School is Here. Back to Normal is...Not So Much. 

A keynote panel of Education Leaders and Executives talking about of the market, informed by T&L's research. We'll look what's happened in recent months, what it means if the DOE is DOA, and how a major shake up in policy, funding, and who knows what is shaping their back-to-school plans. 

Mastering the Customer Journey Lifecycle

Brand Awareness & Lead Gen: Top of Funnel Strategies that Work

Experts will review specific tactics that companies are using to help their brands shine, drive inbound interest, and create a lead funnel that converts to real opportunities. 

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

Policy & Funding: A Real-Time Review of What to Expect

Given the changing nature of this market, can we sell SEL? Do we have to ditch DEI? Are Title moneis going to simply vanish? Leaders will provide up-to-date insights on policy and funding with an eye towards how that will impact the coming school year. 

Mastering the Customer Journey Lifecycle

Upgrading Your Pilot and Free Trial Experience

From Freemium to Free Trials, Pilots to Pay-for-Performance, there's a wealth of ways that companies are trying to convert prospects into paying customers. We'll look at what's working, what programs need to be grounded, and why Free should be anything but.

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

Product Market Fit: How Do You Really Know?

Experts will discuss the strategies companies are using - from market research to UX feedback, and more -  to ensure they have the right product, feature set, and value prop for today's market. 

Networking Lunch & Panel Discussion

"Who Am AI?"- This panel discussion will outline a strategic roadmap for education leaders looking to seize business opportunities and achieve sustainable success in an AI-driven market.

1:1 Meeting Break * Meetings with District Administrators

Mastering the Customer Journey Lifecycle

Sales -> Customer Success: Closing the Chasm

The transition from sales to customer success is, perhaps, the key to success that many companies have yet to unlock. We'll look at what happens in the transition, where things often go wrong, and how companies can get them right.

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

EdTech Ecosystems + Interoperability: Say What? 

CIOs and Ed Execs come together to talk about the current state of ecosystems, interoperability, and how the requirements for integrating into the daily lives of teachers and students are changling, well, almost daily. 

Mastering the Customer Journey Lifecycle

Building the Ultimate Playbook

The customer journey lifecycle unfolds over many months and requires customers to engage with your brand, your people, and your products in a wide variety of formats. This session will review the non-negotiables that are required to attract, engage, retain, and grow your customer community. 

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Growth

Your Ticket to Global Growth: International Expansion

While the US market is among the largest in the world, the rest of the world has a lot to offer. Experienced leaders who have managed to go beyond our borders will share real-world insights into how realize global growth. (Here's a hint: Pack a toothbrush!)

1:1 Meeting Break * Meetings with District Administrators

Educator Backtalk

A debrief on the day, Q&A format, with educators who were in the room. 

EdExec Passagietta

An old-school social networking experience as delegates recreate the age-old Italian tradition of strolling, chatting, and enjoying time with one another. We'll traverse the vineyard property, tasting wine selections long the way. 

Dinner

Socialize On Your Own

Enjoy the Chateau Elan Winery & Resort's restaurants, bars, other activities offered by the venue.

Click HERE to see a list of the fun and adventurous activities offered onsite at Chateau Elan. 

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Breakfast & Keynote Panel: So What, Now What? 

Investor Panel: M&A and Fundraising Strategies

Reviewing the Current Market and Steps to Ensure a Successful Outcome

Final Backtalk: Superintendents Look Forward

District Administrators Address Hot Topics (Teacher Shortages, Learning Loss, Cybersecurity) -- and Share What They Most Need from Solution Providers

Networking Lunch on Your Own