2026
USA EdTech Trade Mission
12-16 April 2026
Fast-track your export development in the USA
Australia’s EdTech sector has experienced remarkable growth over the last three years, reaching $4.5 billion in 2025. With the global EdTech market projected to exceed $7 trillion by 2026, now is the time for us as a sector to consolidate its strengths and capitalise on the opportunities emerging in international markets.
In 2026, EduGrowth will lead a delegation of Australian EdTech leaders on a US Trade Mission, designed to build a deep understanding of the US EdTech innovation ecosystem within the context of the world’s leading EdTech event – ASU + GSV Summit.
This immersive program will connect delegates with US EdTech ecosystem leaders, specificalist consultants, and industry hubs, offering invaluable insight and practical support as you explore your US market entry and growth strategies.
Who should attend?
The US Trade Mission is designed to support companies ready to explore growth opportunities in the US market.
You should consider joining if you:
- View the US as a potential market for expansion outside Australia
- Want to better understand how your company fits within the global EdTech landscape
- Have already attracted a few US customers and want to scale strategically
- Are seeking investment through US capital markets
Past Participants
Why attend ASU + GSV Summit?
Described by the New York Times as “the must-attend event for education technology investors”, ASU + GSV Summit attracts thousands of global industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and educators each year.
Arrive with an open mind and leave with new relationships, meaningful connections, and a stronger global network. The Summit has become the most influential gathering in EdTech – the place for networking, deal-making, idea-sharing, thought leadership and investor engagement.
Program
Based in San Diego , the Trade Mission will use ASU + GSV as the anchor of the program.
Surrounding the Summit, delegates will engage in a curated schedule of activities designed to connect Australian EdTech companies with global EdTech leaders and US ecosystem partners. You will leave with greater market insight, and most importantly, with meaningful connections to pursue as you build your US market entry strategy.
EduGrowth will deliver a curated immersion day on the Sunday prior to ASU+GSV kicking off. We will have US EdTech sector leaders connect with us to detail market entry ideas, the pre-requisites to setting up in the USA, insights to key trends in the education sector and an overview of the EdTech investment landscape.
EduGrowth will craft a personal engagement plan with each delegate company, arranging tailored meetings across the Summit to help you build meaningful relationships. Expect to connect with top education organisations and a wide range of specialists — from major foundations and innovation networks to investors, growth consultants, talent experts, and M&A advisors.
The power of ASU+GSV is that the global EdTech sector meets there. EduGrowth will invite the leaders we need to know in private dinners, breakfasts or networking sessions.
These events are coordinated exclusively for Mission delegates.
Past Speakers
Patrick Brothers
HolonIQ
Bryan Richardson
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Missy Greene
SETDA
Jared Joiner
Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative
Keith Kruger
CoSN
Bridget Burns
University Innovation Alliance
Jean-Claude Brizard
Digital Promise
Alison Clark-Wilson
University College London
Rita Ferrandino
ARC Capital Development
Bart Epstein
Ex EdTech Evidence Exchange
Michael Golden
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Erin Mote
Innovate EDU
Jim McVety
First Step Advisors
Karl Rectanus
TechExecutives
Luben Pampoulov
GSV Labs
Matthew Johnson
Oppenheimer
Patrick Brothers
Bryan Richardson
Missy Greene
Jared Joiner
Keith Kruger
Bridget Burns
Jean-Claude Brizard
Alison Clark-Wilson
Rita Ferrandino
Bart Epstein
Michael Golden
Erin Mote
Jim McVety
Karl Rectanus
Luben Pampoulov
Matthew Johnson
“The EduGrowth Trade Mission provides the opportunity to be guided through the ASU + GSV Summit and share the experience with others from Australian EdTech. To have meetings arranged with broad rage of industry experts was highly valuable“
Matthew Holland, Education Perfect
- Save $3,000 on ASU+GSV depending on when you complete registration.
- Get access to a curated program of private masterclasses and specialist briefings with US EdTech leaders
- Guidance from EduGrowth through the side-meetings and other informal aspects of the ASU+GSV Summit
- Get access to private networking opportunities
- Connect with fellow Australian EdTech entrepreneurs
Register your interest and download the Member Prospectus by completing the form below
