When and where is the 2027 Summit?

April 4-7, 2027 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. Registration opens at 12:00 pm on Sunday, April 4; the closing celebration at The Rady Shell runs 5:00-9:00 pm on Wednesday, April 7.

How much does it cost to attend?

General attendee rates rise through the season: $3,250 before October 1, $3,950 before January 1, $4,550 before April 1 and $5,250 final. Verified K-12 and higher ed educators, non-profits and startups get lower rates.

Are tickets refundable?

No. Tickets are non-refundable, but you can substitute another attendee for a $75 transfer fee.

Can the organiser help with a U.S. visa?

Yes. GSV Summit can provide an official invitation letter for registered attendees and speakers on request.

Are sessions recorded?

Most sessions are audio recorded for on-demand listening; interactive workshops are intentionally not recorded.

ASU+GSV Summit 2027

Name: ASU+GSV Summit 2027
Start: 2027-04-04T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-04-07T21:00:00+00:00
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

About this event

The ASU+GSV Summit, run by GSV Summit in partnership with Arizona State University, is a yearly convening of leaders transforming the education and skills sector, from early learning to lifelong workforce training ("PreK to Gray"). The 2027 edition in San Diego, themed "What the World Needs Now...", runs four days of keynotes, sessions, workshops and receptions at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, closing with a celebration at The Rady Shell.

Who attends

The organiser describes an audience of 7,000+ leaders who would rarely be in the same room otherwise.

1,000+ K-12 superintendents and principals
1,000+ higher education leaders
1,000+ education and skills technology companies
Enterprise learning and workforce leaders
Philanthropic leaders
Global investors and funders

Programme

Sunday is for check-in and opening events, with full-day programming Monday to Wednesday.

Opening Reception presented by American Student Assistance (Sunday)
Sessions and interactive workshops Monday to Wednesday
StageX breakfast, lunch and dinner keynotes
Town Square networking area
Innovative school tours (Monday)
Community receptions
Closing Dinner Celebration & Party at The Rady Shell (Wednesday)

Speakers

The first 50 speakers of an expected 800+ include Arizona State University president Michael M. Crow, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan (Emerson Collective), Coursera CEO Greg Hart, National University president Mark Milliron, Paul Quinn College president Michael Sorrell and Handshake's Julia Stiglitz.

Around the Summit

The Summit also hosts the GSV Cup startup competition, the Education Innovation Showcase and the GSV 150 list. GSV Summit has also announced a combination with the Bett education technology event.

Tickets & passes

General Attendee — USD 3,250: Before October 1; $3,950 before Jan 1, $4,550 before Apr 1, $5,250 final
K-12 & Higher Ed Educator — USD 2,200: Before October 1, verification required; $2,500 before Jan 1, $2,800 before Apr 1
NFP & Entrepreneur/Startup — USD 2,400: Before October 1, verification required; $2,600 before Jan 1, $2,900 before Apr 1

ASU+GSV Summit 2027 is an Education & Training event taking place 4-7 Apr 2027 at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego, United States.