aiEDU at ASU+GSV

Our busiest Summit yet. Here's where to find us.

April 12 – 15, 2026 San Diego, CA Manchester Grand Hyatt
Team Sessions Events Partners Meet

Who's Coming

Staff
Alex Kotran
CEO & Co-Founder
Christian Pinedo
VP, External Affairs
Andrea Carter
Director, Coms & Marketing
Josh Westfall
Director, Development
Board & Advisors
Tiffany Taylor
Board of Directors
Jeff Livingston
Advisory Board
Jennie Magiera
Advisory Board
Matt Gee
Matt Gee
Advisory Board
Dr. Christina Grant
Advisory Board

Our Sessions

Workshop

Vibecoding Workshop

Sunday, April 12 · 2:00 – 4:00 PM

An invitation-only workshop co-hosted by aiEDU, Quill, Career Village, Gates Foundation, NewSchools Venture Fund, and others. Dive into vibecoding — using AI agents to write software — and unlock new possibilities for operational effectiveness and organizational impact.

Reach out to alex@aiEDU.org to request a seat.

Glass Classroom

What Skills Matter Now?: How Districts Redesign Readiness for an AI-Driven Workforce

Monday, April 13 · 3:30 – 4:10 PM · Town Square, 1st Floor

Emerging research from aiEDU and the Burning Glass Institute connecting the growing gap between K–12 graduation requirements and the durable, human skills most in demand in today's workforce to real-world district practice.

CP Christian Pinedo CS Carlo Salerno ES Emily Seefeldt
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Workshop

HBCU Build Mode (Hosted by Gates Foundation)

Tuesday, April 14 · 2:00 PM · Marriott Marquis Coronado, 4th Floor

This session invites students into a fast-paced, energizing environment where they can experiment with creating apps, tools, or digital concepts using vibe coding methods. It is about ownership, curiosity, and seeing themselves not just as users of technology, but as builders of it.

AK Alex Kotran JL Jeff Livingston
Panel

Durable Skills + AI Fluency: Preparing Youth for the Future of Work

Wednesday, April 15 · 11:00 – 11:40 AM · Harbor D, Level 2

How can educators and youth-serving organizations build durable skills — communication, creativity, problem-solving — alongside AI literacy to prepare young people for long-term success?

AK Alex Kotran LD Lisa Dughi IH Isabelle Hau ZD Zarek Drozda JB John Branam KD Komal Dadlani
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FusionX

Beyond the Pilot: AI's Real Impact on Learning Systems

Wednesday, April 15 · 2:17 – 2:47 PM

Moving past experimentation to what it actually takes to integrate AI into learning systems in meaningful, lasting ways.

AK Alex Kotran CT Candace Thille KM Kevin Mills CZ Claire Zau (Mod.)

Events & Receptions

Sunday, April 12
5:00 – 7:00 PM
AI for Career Development (AICD) Happy Hour
Stone Brewing Tap Room
Invite Only
6:00 – 9:00 PM
ASU+GSV VIP Reception
Malibu Farm
Invite Only
Monday, April 13
2:00 – 4:30 PM
TFA “The Future: Face to Face” Afternoon Vibes
Malibu Farm
Invite Only
4:30 – 6:00 PM
TFA “The Future: Face to Face” Evening Vibes
Malibu Farm
Invite Only
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Multiple Choice Reception
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaview Lobby Level
Open
5:00 – 7:00 PM
ECMC Foundation Reception
Sally's Waterfront Dining
Open
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Transcend Gathering
Puesto at the Headquarters
Open
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Edtech Insiders Rooftop Party
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Rooftop
Invite Only
Tuesday, April 14
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Think Forward Fellows Breakfast
Broken Yolk Cafe
Invite Only
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Opportunity AI Funder & Builder Reception
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Invite Only
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Google Executive Reception
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Coastline Pool & Lounge, 3rd Floor
Invite Only
4:00 – 6:00 PM
CSGF Happy Hour
Mike Hess Brewing, Seaport Village
Invite Only
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Multilingual by Design Reception
Manchester Grand Hyatt, America's Cup C/D, 4th Floor
Invite Only
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Future Forward: 2026 AI & Education Mixer
TopSail at Portside Pier
Invite Only
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Cocktails with Cooley
USS Midway Museum
Invite Only
Wednesday, April 15
4:00 – 5:30 PM
LGBTQ+ and Friends Reception
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Marina Courtyard
Open

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