ASU+GSV Summit Sessions

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Chris Lynne, President of the University of Phoenix; Gregory Fowler, President of the University of Maryland Global Campus; John Baker, Founder and CEO of D2L; and Jodi Feikema, Chief Academic Officer & Provost at the American College of Education. The conversation was moderated by Ernesto Pagano, Managing Director & Partner at BCG.Five years after the pandemic fast-tracked the adoption of online learning, this panel examined how higher education institutions are evolving in a post-COVID landscape. Panelists reflected on lessons learned from scaling high-quality online programs, shared strategies for improving accessibility, and discussed how they're meeting the changing needs of today’s learners. With a focus on sustainable innovation and student-centered design, the conversation offered a practical roadmap for institutions navigating the future of digital education.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director of the Academic Integrity Office and Triton Testing Center at UC San Diego; Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin; Jenny Maxwell, Head of Education at Grammarly; and Charles Watson, Vice President of Digital Innovation at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. The conversation was moderated by Gates Bryant, Partner at Tyton Partners.The panel explored how the rise of AI is reshaping long-held definitions of academic integrity. As generative tools become embedded in everyday learning, questions around authorship, originality, and intellectual property are creating new gray areas for students and institutions alike. Panelists shared emerging policies, innovative tools, and practical strategies to uphold fairness and trust in academic assessment—while embracing the potential of AI to support learning. This session offered a forward-looking roadmap for institutions navigating this evolving ethical landscape.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ardis Kadiu, Founder & CEO of Element451; Patrice Prusko, Director of Learning Design, Technology, and Media at Harvard Graduate School of Education; Sanjay Srivastava, CEO of Vocareum; and Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google. The conversation was moderated by Matt Trainum, Vice President of Networks and Strategic Partnerships at the Council of Independent Colleges.The panel explored how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping college campuses—not in the distant future, but right now. Panelists shared how AI is being used to enhance teaching and learning, streamline student services, and power predictive analytics for admissions and enrollment. With candid reflections on challenges and successes, the session provided a practical look at how higher education leaders are integrating AI across the institution to build more responsive, data-driven, and student-centered experiences.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Rajagopal "Raj" Echambadi, President of Illinois Institute of Technology; Drew Bent, Education GTM at Anthropic; Shiren Vijiasingam, Chief Product Officer at Instructure; and Marni Baker-Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera. The conversation was moderated by Saurabh Sanghvi, Partner at McKinsey.This dynamic panel explored how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education far beyond automating administrative tasks. Panelists discussed how AI is enhancing the student experience, optimizing institutional operations, and expanding global access to education. From campus-wide infrastructure innovations to groundbreaking collaborations between academia and the tech industry, the conversation offered a forward-looking perspective on how AI is shaping the future of learning and the evolving role of higher education institutions in a digital world.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ed Smith-Lewis, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & ICB at UNCF; Agenia Clark, President of Fisk University; and Yolanda Page, President of Stillman College. The conversation was moderated by Jonathan Durfield, CEO of SMASH.The panel explored the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as engines of innovation, community development, and student success. Against a rapidly evolving educational landscape, speakers shared forward-looking strategies to ensure HBCUs thrive in the next decade. From embracing digital transformation and expanding entrepreneurship to building holistic student support systems, the session highlighted how HBCUs can continue to lead as powerful centers of excellence, equity, and impact.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Rachel Janfaza, Founder of The Up and Up and Up and Up Strategies; Robin Lake, Director at CRPE-ASU; Jeff Livingston, CEO and Founder of EdSolutions and CEMD; and Alex Swartsel, Managing Director of Insights at JFFLabs, Jobs for the Future. The conversation was moderated by Korah Wiley, Director of Solutions Strategy & Innovation at Digital Promise.The panel explored how artificial intelligence is expanding access to education, financial support, and essential services—particularly for communities historically marginalized by traditional systems. From AI tools that help families navigate public benefits to financial guidance platforms that promote economic mobility, panelists shared real-world innovations with the power to drive equity and inclusion. The discussion also examined critical questions around access, bias, and accountability, emphasizing how AI can serve as a force for empowerment when developed and deployed responsibly.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Stephanie Hall, Fellow at the Center for American Progress, and Phil Hill, Publisher of the On EdTech Newsletter and Founder of Phil Hill & Associates. The conversation was moderated by Goldie Blumenstyk, Contributing Writer at The Chronicle of Higher Education.The panel examined the power dynamics and regulatory landscape shaping the future of online higher education. From the influence of federal policy to the expanding role of private industry, speakers unpacked the tension between innovation and oversight. With rapid technological change and increasing scrutiny on student outcomes, the session explored who is truly driving the future of digital learning and what today’s decisions mean for institutions, learners, and the evolving higher ed ecosystem.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Liam Pisano, Managing Partner at EduLab Capital Partners; Norman Rodriguez, CEO & Co-Founder of TierOne; Joseph Sapien, Executive Director of the STTE Foundation; and Jeff Cott, Founder & CEO of Trailblazer. The conversation was moderated by Amanda Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Latinos for Education.The session explored how LatinX leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs are actively shaping the EdTech landscape with bold vision and inclusive innovation. Panelists discussed the unique opportunities and systemic challenges facing LatinX professionals in education technology, offering strategies for expanding equitable access, elevating underrepresented voices, and building solutions that reflect the diversity of learners. Through personal insights and professional experience, the conversation celebrated the critical contributions of LatinX changemakers and called for continued collaboration to ensure a more inclusive and resilient EdTech future.

Arvind Nagarajan, founder of Astra, Denise Gallucci from Red Apple Education, and Adam Peshek of Stand Together Trust dive into the role of private schools in fostering innovation. They explore how Education Savings Accounts empower families and enable schools to test new teaching models. The discussion touches on the impact of state policies on educational choice and the potential for private education to drive systemic change while highlighting challenges like scale and equity. A thought-provoking conversation on the future of learning unfolds!

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kyla Johnson-Trammell, Superintendent at Oakland Unified School District; Angélica Infante-Green, Commissioner of Education at the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE); and Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of Presence. The conversation was moderated by Julia Rafal-Baer, CEO and Founder of ILO Group and Women Leading Ed.The session explored why supporting the mental health of education leaders is essential to creating sustainable, thriving school systems. Drawing on new findings from Women Leading Ed’s National Insight Survey—where 93% of women in education leadership cited burnout as a critical issue—panelists shared personal stories, practical strategies, and research-backed approaches to shifting workplace culture from the top down. The discussion illuminated how embedding mental health into leadership practices can foster resilience across entire school communities and drive long-term success for students, staff, and systems alike.