ASU+GSV Summit Sessions

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kimberley Gregorie, CEO at KWG Advisors; Marissa Farrar, Chief People Officer at Turnitin; Debbie Lovich, Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG; and Ashley Chiampo, Chief Learning Officer at Emeritus.The speakers explored how organizations can overcome performance and retention challenges by adopting a purpose-driven approach to employee engagement. They examined the consequences of disengagement—from cultural issues to mentorship gaps and declining business performance—and emphasized the value of viewing employees as central to long-term success. The session offered actionable strategies for creating an environment where people feel deeply connected to their work and mission, fostering motivation, strengthening retention, and driving meaningful business outcomes.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Rob Lauber, CEO at XLO Global LLC; Rebecca Scales, Director of Capability Development at Procore Technologies; Michael Ioffe, Co-founder and CEO at Arist; and Bharani Rajakumar, CEO at Transfr.The speakers explored how today’s innovations are reshaping the learning landscape by meeting learners where they are—whether through XR, mobile-first platforms, or adaptive courses. They discussed how learning has never been one-size-fits-all, as individuals vary in styles, schedules, and environments. The session highlighted how cutting-edge tools are transforming workspaces into classrooms, delivering personalized, in-the-flow learning experiences that empower individuals to grow on their own terms.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Jason Spyres, CEO at Tap3d (Training All People); Austin Ashley, Head of Digital Learning & Innovation, Bain Academy at Bain & Company; Mark Atkinson, CEO at Mursion; Jessica Lindl, VP of Ecosystem Growth at Unity Technologies; and Janelle Simmonds, Global Enablement Lead, Future Workforce & Academic Strategy at Siemens Digital Industries Software.The panel explored how learning at work doesn’t have to feel like a chore—it can be engaging, high-impact, and effective. Leaders from workforce learning startups and corporate learning teams shared innovative strategies for making workplace education immersive and enjoyable. The session highlighted approaches such as gamification, AI-driven personalization, social learning, and VR simulations, demonstrating how traditional training is being transformed into dynamic, employee-driven experiences.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Julia Stiglitz, CEO & Co-Founder at Uplimit; Pamay Bassey, Chief Learning and Culture Officer at The Kraft Heinz Company; Jenny Dearborn, CHRO, Board Director, and Investor at BTS, Plum, and AAG; Ali Khokhar, CEO at Amigo; and Nicole Helmer, VP Product at Degreed.The speakers discussed how the L&D toolbox has become far more powerful in just two years. They explored how intelligent automation, agentic AI, expert cloning, and flow-of-work learning have allowed learning leaders to rethink the scope of their roles. The session highlighted how these advancements have led to stronger learning strategies, better employees, and measurable business impact—directly from the people building and deploying these tools.

Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google, shares insights on the evolution of generative AI in education. He debunks misconceptions and emphasizes AI's transformational role, comparing its impact to the printing press. Elliott discusses tools like Notebook LM and Gemini 2.0, showcasing their potential for personalized learning and enhanced user interactions. He also covers AI's applications in career guidance and the significance of thoughtfully designed systems for teachers. The conversation reveals AI not just as technology, but as a catalyst for richer educational experiences.

Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google, shares insights on the intersection of AI and education. He emphasizes the importance of data maturity for effective AI implementation in public sectors. The discussion highlights how institutions can leverage education data to enhance learner engagement. Elliott explains techniques for improving AI's information retrieval and the need for reliable AI models, advocating for dynamic educational resources powered by advanced analytics. The conversation reveals exciting potential for personalizing learning experiences through innovative AI strategies.

This session, recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, featured Jun Li, Professor of Technology and Operations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Robert L. Manuel, President of DePaul University; Rob MacDonald, Chief Product Officer at Strategic Education, Inc.; and moderator Adam Deer, Education Industry Executive at Google Public Sector.The speakers explored how higher education institutions have been leveraging AI to enhance learning, research, and student outcomes—while ensuring students are equipped for an AI-driven workforce. University leaders shared how they have adapted to rapid technological trends and evolving demands in higher education.

This session, recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, featured Anand Padmanabhan, VP & Chief Information Officer at Fordham University, and JP Ortiz, Head of Higher Education (East) at Google.Gen AI is transforming higher education. In this conversation, Fordham University shared how it successfully implemented a campus-wide AI solution using a unique scaffolding framework. The speakers explored best practices for rollout, governance, and fostering healthy adoption—along with insights into Fordham's innovative partnership with Google. This session offered a practical roadmap for institutions looking to harness the power of generative AI.