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.
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.
Who you'll find in the room
Edtech community
Edtech leaders, practitioners, researchers, funders, and founders.
Featured speakers
14 listedJessica 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.”
“EdTech people are my favorite people - they're mission-oriented, kind, and fun. And that's exactly the atmosphere at EdTech Week.”
Venue & travel
Venue
Teachers College at Columbia University, 525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027Getting 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 answeredEdtech 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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