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23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit

23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit
SEPTEMBER 10-11 • NEW YORK

The world's longest-standing leadership summit for senior executives, policymakers, philanthropists and investors in global education.

The annual 'Back to School' Summit in New York is the world's leading conference for global education executives, policymakers, philanthropists and investors. Since 2001, education leaders have been meeting in New York, the week after Labor Day, to share ideas, new insights and to forge strong connections with fellow leaders on a mission to transform the way the world learns. HolonIQ is honored to host the annual 'Back to School' Summit, continuing the esteemed tradition started by BMO in 2001 when the conference first began, bringing together senior leaders in the sector from around the world.

The 23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit will take place on September 10-11, 2024 in New York City, bringing together 500 CEO’s and influential leaders from leading companies, major institutional investors, and global foundations for two days of presentations, roundtable sessions and private meetings. The 23rd Annual 'Back to School' Summit will follow three tracks including private roundtables and dinners, fireside chats and panels, dedicated networking sessions and networking receptions.

100 GLOBAL SPEAKERS. IDEAS, INSIGHTS AND CONNECTIONS WITH EDUCATION LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Meet Presidents and CEOs from leading organizations, institutions, philanthropic foundations and investors transforming the way the world learns.

MILKEN-PENN GSE EDUCATION BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

TUESDAY, SEP 10. 1:30PM - 5 PM. Pitches, Prizes and Networking! Celebrate purpose-driven ventures that seek to address systemic inequities in education through innovation. Since 2010, it has awarded more than $2 million in cash prizes.

PRIVATE ROUNDTABLES & WORKSHOPS

TUESDAY, SEP 10. 9AM -5 PM. Philanthropic Foundations Roundtable, Higher Education Innovation Workshops, Education CEOs and Private Equity Investors Roundtables bring together senior leaders in the sector for closed door briefings and roundtable discussions.

EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING RECEPTIONS & PRIVATE DINNERS

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 5 PM TIL LATE. Connect with leaders from across the US and around the world in philanthropy, K12 and higher education, technology and AI, private equity and venture capital.