Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit 2024

Overview

Building on the success of our 2023 convening, the 2024 Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit will bring together thought leaders from across the field to collaboratively shape a future of learning that is effective, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all learners.

The summit will showcase cutting-edge research on AI-driven personalized learning, AR/VR, neurotech, gamification, advanced analytics, and more – all focused on driving impactful outcomes for all learners. Together, 400 edtech leaders, researchers, funders, educators, and students will reflect on and advance how the science and design of learning can better influence edtech solutions, especially in the age of AI.

Accelerate Edtech Impact 2023. Photo: Ryan Zhang

The 2024 Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit is invitation-only. Photos and videos will be posted to this page following the event.

Hosted by the Stanford Accelerator for Learning in collaboration with the Stanford EdClub and EdTech Insiders

Agenda for:

Monday November 18, 2024
from 12:00 pm — 7:00 pm

(Optional) Student and Recent Alumni Showcase
9:00 am—12:00 pm

Selected students and recent alumni building education innovation projects and ventures will present a pitch and product demo to a panel of judges, composed of edtech industry leaders, investors, founders, and educators.

Welcome and Introduction
9:00 am—9:10 am

Pitch Session Featuring Student/Alumni Initiatives
9:10 am—11:10 am

Judging panel:

Dylan Arena, McGraw Hill
Malvika Bhagwat, Owl Ventures
Jeong Choe, Palo Alto Unified School District
Shelley Goldman, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Mike Hardy, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Ben Kornell, Edtech Insiders
Gloria Lee, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Monique Malcolm-Hay, Rethink Education
Bryan Richardson, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Break
11:10 am—11:15 am

Learning about Acceleration Pathways
11:15 am—12:00 pm

Joy Chen, GSV Ventures
John Danner, Project Read
John Gamba, Catalyst @ Penn GSE
Henry Hipps, Diffusion Venture Studio
Ash Kaluarachchi, StartEd
Allison Salisbury, Humanist Venture Studio
Kyle Wong, StartX

Registration / Lunch and Learn
12:00 pm—1:00 pm

Guests from the morning session are invited to stay for lunch and engage in an experiential learning session. Attendees joining the main event are welcome to arrive at 12:00 pm to register, enjoy a meal, and learn before the main program begins.

Lunch and Learn: How to Center Humans in the Age of AI
12:00 pm—12:45 pm

Hayes Raffle, Google
Rob Wong, Google

Opening Remarks and Land Acknowledgment
1:00 pm—1:05 pm

Learner Voice Spotlights
1:05 pm—1:15 pm

We will center our focus on learners, hearing the perspectives of K-12 and higher education students on education innovation, efficacy, and impact.

Middle School: Nico Kornell-Quintero, Tierra Linda Middle School
High School: Zeno Lee, Palo Alto High School
Masters: Doug Phipps, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Ph.D.: Kavindya Thennakoon, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Staying Bold: Redefining the Role of Education Research in a Rapidly Evolving World
1:15 pm—1:55 pm

How can education research push boundaries, remain relevant, and lead transformative change in an era of rapid technological and societal shifts?

Moderator: Lewis Leiboh, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Libby Hills, Jacobs Foundation
Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Oakland Unified School District
Susanna Loeb, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
James L. Moore III, U.S. National Science Foundation

Break and Table Activity
1:55 pm—2:15 pm

AI-Generated Content and Autonomous Teaching Agents: Personalization at Last?
2:15 pm—2:55 pm

Discussing the latest evidence on AI-driven personalized learning systems, including case studies that demonstrate measurable improvements in student engagement, comprehension, and academic achievement across diverse populations.

Moderator: Sara Allan, Valhalla Foundation
Richard Charles, Denver Public Schools
Lane Dilg, OpenAI
Adeel Khan, Magic School
John Mitchell, Stanford School of Engineering

Fireside Chat: Future of Impact and Research in Education
2:55 pm—3:25 pm

Ben Gomes, Google
Jim Shelton, Blue Meridian
Dan Schwartz, Stanford Graduate School of Education & Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Break
3:25 pm—3:35 pm

Breakout Round 1
3:35 pm—4:15 pm

The Science of Learning Analytics: Turning Data into Actionable Insights

A deep dive into how learning analytics are being used to not only track student progress but also inform instructional strategies and interventions, backed by evidence showing significant improvements in learning outcomes.

Moderator: Amit Patel, Owl Ventures
Don Austin, Palo Alto Unified School District
Hardeep Gulati, PowerSchool
Sean Reardon, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Rebecca Silverman, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Edtech Remix: Design the Equitable Future That We Want

This session invites participants to envision and co-create a future of learning that is personalized, inclusive, and empowering. We’ll debate bold ideas and innovative strategies, focusing on how technology and community-driven approaches can shape equitable, relationship-centered education systems.

Sam Seidel, Stanford d.school
Olatunde Sobomehin, StreetCode Academy

Synthetic Reality and Gamification in Education: Proving Impact and Enhancing Engagement

This panel explores the efficacy of synthetic reality (virtual, augmented, and mixed realities) and gamification in creating immersive and engaging educational environments. We will examine data-driven results from experimental studies and classroom or workforce trials, investigating how these technologies enhance motivation, participation, and long-term retention of knowledge. Backed by research, this session will highlight how game-based learning and synthetic reality are transforming educational experiences, driving both deeper engagement and measurable outcomes.

Moderator: Alan Gershenfeld, E-Line Media
Mark Atkinson, Mursion
Emilie Joly, Zoe Immersive
Roy Pea, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Deirdre Quarnstrom, Microsoft

Break
4:15 pm—4:25 pm

Breakout Round 2
4:25 pm—5:05 pm

Equity by Design: Ensuring Inclusive Impact through Edtech

Highlighting new approaches and technologies designed to close equity gaps in education, with a focus on evidence-based practices that have been shown to improve access and outcomes for traditionally underserved groups.

Moderator: Jared Joiner, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Bryan Brown, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Jennifer Frentress, San Carlos School District
Sunil Gunderia, Age of Learning
Neeru Khosla, CK-12 Foundation

Revisiting Educational Success: The Future of Assessment and Evidence-Based Alternatives to Standardized Testing and Metrics for the 21st Century

Exploring innovative approaches to measuring educational outcomes that go beyond traditional metrics, with a focus on how new tools and methodologies can more accurately capture student growth, well-being, and future readiness.

Moderator: Guillermo Solano-Flores, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Minh Ngan Tran, Goodnotes
Jelena Obradovic, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Theodore Quinn, Wildflower Schools
Amit Sevak, Educational Testing Service

Future of Economic Mobility & Workforce: What Does it Mean to be Future Ready?

Surveying the evolving landscape of economic mobility and workforce development, focusing on what it means to be truly “future-ready” in an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting job markets, including new innovative education pathways.

Moderator: Babak Mostaghimi, Learner Studio
Monique Malcom-Hay, Rethink Education
Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, CellEd
Mitchell Stevens, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Julian Thompson, UNCF

Break
5:05 pm—5:15 pm

Quantum Computing in Education: The Next Frontier
5:15 pm—5:25 pm

Jelena Vuckovic, Stanford University

Student Showcase Winner Pitch
5:25 pm—5:30 pm

Closing Session: The Future of Learning
5:30 pm—5:55 pm

Jon Levin, President, Stanford University
Neal Mohan, CEO, YouTube

Closing Remarks
5:55 pm—6:00 pm

Isabelle Hau, Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Reception and Pre-dinner Connections
6:00 pm—7:00 pm

(Optional) Off-campus Dinners
7:00 pm—9:00 pm

Speakers

Jeong Choe

Assistant Superintendent of Innovation, Palo Alto Unified School District

Monique Malcolm-Hay

Investor, Rethink Education

Ben Kornell

Founder, Edtech Insiders

Dylan Arena

SVP, Chief Data Science & AI Officer, McGraw Hill

Malvika Bhagwat

Partner and Head of Outcomes, Owl Ventures

Gloria Lee

Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business

Shelley Goldman

Professor Emeritus, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Mike Hardy

PhD Student, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Bryan Richardson

Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

John Danner

Co-founder, Project Read

Joy Chen

Senior Advisor, GSV Ventures

John Gamba

Entrepreneur in Residence & Director of Innovative Programs, UPenn Graduate School of Education

Allison Salisbury

Founder and CEO, Humanist Venture Studio

Ash Kaluarachchi

CEO, StartEd

Henry Hipps

CEO, Diffusion Venture Studio

Kyle Wong

CEO, StartX

Hayes Raffle

Principal Designer & UX Director, Google

Rob Wong

Director of Product, Google

Victor Lee

Faculty Lead for AI+Education, Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Nico Kornell-Quintero

Student, Tierra Linda Middle School

Zeno Lee

Student, Palo Alto High School

Kavindya Thennakoon

Ph.D. Student, Stanford Graduate School of Education

Doug Phipps

MA/MBA Student, Stanford Graduate Schools of Business/Education

Susanna Loeb

Faculty Director, SCALE Initiative, Stanford Accelerator for Learning

Libby Hills

Co-Lead, Learning Schools portfolio, Jacobs Foundation

Kyla Johnson-Trammell

Superintendent, Oakland Unified School District

James L Moore III

Assistant Director, U.S. National Science Foundation

Lewis Leiboh

Deputy Director, K-12 Education, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

John Mitchell

Mary and Gordon Crary Family Professor of Computer Science, Stanford School of Engineering

Lane Dilg

Head of Strategic Initiatives, OpenAI

Adeel Khan

Founder and CEO, Magic School

Sara Allan

President, Valhalla Foundation

Richard Charles

Chief Information Officer, Denver Public Schools

Daniel Schwartz

I. James Quillen Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Education, the Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Educational Technology, and The Halper Family Faculty Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning