Private Roundtables

9:30 AM. Foundations and Philanthropy. This half day workshop includes a series of Roundtable Sessions for designed for Foundation and Philanthropic leaders.

‍10:00 AM Host: Western Governors University. Join leading foundations and WGU as they discuss leveraging AI, big data, and learning science to drive and scale innovation across the higher education sector. Learn about impactful initiatives and future opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse needs of learners and of the changing workforce worldwide. This roundtable will get behind the scenes of what it takes to build solutions that scale.

11:00 AM. Host: The LEGO Foundation. LEGO Education, alongside researchers and US educators discuss findings of a 4-state longitudinal study on student outcomes within low- and high-resourced school environments and the evidence-based approaches they used to enhance student engagement and professional development while preserving existing curriculum structures. Gain valuable insights into validated strategies for promoting educational success across diverse demographics.

12:00 PM. Host: The Siegel Family Endowment. As philanthropy increasingly recognizes the transformative power of AI, navigating its integration into education demands a nuanced and pragmatic approach. The panel will delve into the considerations of fostering an ecosystem where AI-driven innovations center educators and schools, while upholding standards of inclusivity and efficacy.

10:00 AM. Workshop 1. Strategic Deployment of Microcredentials. Hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey, this workshop provides a set of practical steps for micro-credential implementation, including consideration of barriers and opportunities, a framework for preparation, along with recommendations and practical strategies for effective implementation.

11:00 AM. Workshop 2. Digital Transformation & AI. Hosted by AWS and HolonIQ, this workshop explores the application of Artificial Intelligence through the student lifecycle using the Higher Education Digital Capability Framework, and deep dives into what's required to enable digital transformation at higher education institutions.

12:00 PM. Workshop 3. Strategic Competition: The Evolving Shape of International Student Mobility. Hosted by Shorelight, this workshop will leverage recent research from leading international education advocates to highlight global trends in our sector and why our higher education leaders should press the US Government to modernize policy in the race for global talent.

2:00 PM. Workshop 4. Labor Analytics & the Global Skills Map. Hosted by HolonIQ, this workshop provides an overview of changing labor markets, mapping skills to jobs and priorities for institutions..

3:00 PM. Workshop 5. Growing Online Programs without Breaking the Bank. Hosted by Rhodes Advisors, this workshop will unpack the strategies to evaluate and optimize the cost of acquiring students for online programs.

4:00 PM. Workshop 6. Beyond LLMs: Reimagining Higher Education in the Age of GenAI. Hosted by Google, this workshop explores how multi-modal and agent-driven AI experiences are changing the way we teach, learn, and research.‍

Annual 'Back to School' CEO Roundtable for leading sponsors and private equity funds operating in the impact, education and workforce sectors.

09:30AM. Welcome

10:00AM. Capital Markets Update

10:30AM. Market Briefing

11:00AM. Break

11:30AM. Regulatory Briefing

12:00PM. Session

12:30PM. Networking Lunch

Annual 'Back to School' CEO Roundtable for leading global companies operating in the education and workforce sector.

12:30PM. Networking Lunch

1:00PM. 'Back to School' Media Briefing

1:30PM. Regulatory Briefing

2:00PM. CEO Interviews

3:00PM. Networking Break
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3:30PM. Panel Discussion: AI Innovation and Impact.

4:30PM. Awards Announcement. The winner of the 2024 Milken-Penn GSE Eduction Business Plan Competition

5:00PM. Opening Networking Reception

Annual 'Back to School' CEO Roundtable for leading global companies operating in the education and workforce sector.

2:00PM. Media and Journalist Briefings and Interviews

3:00PM. CEOs Welcome Briefing

3:30PM. Capital Markets Update and Briefing

4:00PM. Regulatory Update and Briefing

4:30PM. Market Update and Briefing

5:00PM. Opening Networking Reception