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Edtech Week 2026

Edtech Week is an EdTech event in New York City with 2026 programming hosted at Teachers College at Columbia University.

Teachers College at Columbia University

Dates
October 13–15, 2026
Venue
Teachers College at Columbia University

TL;DR

  • Edtech Week 2026 runs October 13–15 at Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City.
  • Core programming runs Wednesday October 14 through Thursday October 15.
  • The organizer identifies edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders as part of the event community.

Source: edtechweek.com/travel

About

Teachers College is described as the heart of the festival, with a new state-of-the-art auditorium, spacious breakout rooms, and common areas for conversations and live demos. Growth-stage companies across PreK-12, Higher Ed, and Workforce compete for national visibility and access to leading investors and strategics. The organizer describes the community as including edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders. Companies can request a sponsor and exhibitor prospectus with detailed opportunities and pricing.

Source: edtechweek.com/faqs

Who you'll find in the room

Edtech community

Edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders.

Featured speakers

14 listed

Jessica Porten Hinkle

SVP Strategic Investments · Strada Education Foundation

Richard Buery

Chief Executive Officer · Robin Hood

Julie Samuels

President and CEO · Tech:NYC

Drew Bent

Education Lead · Anthropic

Siya Purohit

Member of GTM Staff · OpenAI

Amit Patel

Co-Founder and Managing Partner · Owl Ventures

Richard Zhang

Co-founder · Solvely.ai

Thomas Bailey

President · Teachers College, Columbia University

Mia Bartlett

Head of Impact · Pearson

Mike Moe

Founder & CEO · Global Silicon Valley

Natasha Singer

Reporter · New York Times

Noah Pickus

Head of Global Strategy · Duke University

Neeru Khosla

Executive Director · CK-12 Foundation

Taylor Stockton

Chief Innovation Officer · U.S. Department of Labor

What attendees say

It's packed with amazing people, but they're accessible. And there are so many opportunities to talk, exchange ideas, and see some really amazing new startups.

Sandra Loughlin, EPAM

EdTech people are my favorite people - they're mission-oriented, kind, and fun. And that's exactly the atmosphere at EdTech Week.

Siya Raj Purohit, OpenAI

Venue & travel

Venue

Teachers College at Columbia University, 525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027

Getting there

Take the 1 Train to 116th Street, Columbia University.

Getting there

LaGuardia is listed at 30 minutes, JFK at 1 hour, and Newark at 1 hour.

Getting there

Metered and unmetered parking and nearby garages are available.

Getting there

No dedicated hotel blocks are listed; Klerk provides hotel recommendations and exclusive attendee discounts.

Getting there

Core programming runs Wednesday October 14 through Thursday October 15; the recommended arrival is Tuesday evening October 13.

Getting there

For the invite-only CEO Summit, the recommended arrival is Monday October 12.

Questions people ask

6 answered

Edtech Week 2026 runs October 13–15.

Edtech Week 2026 is hosted at Teachers College at Columbia University, 525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027.

The organizer lists edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders.

Growth-stage companies across PreK-12, Higher Ed, and Workforce compete for national visibility and access to leading investors and strategics. The organizer also lists edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders.

It is worth considering if your goals include peer learning, networking, or evaluating companies, but the decision depends on your objectives and budget.

Smart casual is a practical default for a business event; the organizer does not publish a dress code.

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