2020 LearnLaunch Across Boundaries Conference

LearnLaunch Across Boundaries is New England's premier education innovation event. Join us to explore the cutting edge of learning and teaching with educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from across pre-K to gray.

Our carefully curated program of keynotes, panels, and workshops will maximize your exposure to thought leaders and practitioners driving changes in education. More than just an industry conference, Across Boundaries brings together stakeholders from across the education sector - last year, speakers ranged from a student representative to the Boston School Committee to the Massachusetts Secretary of Education. You'll hear from early-stage startups, high school students, top executives, and university leaders all in the same event, and sometimes even on the same panel!

Learn more about the conference at https://learnlaunch.org/2020conference.

2020 highlights

Highlights of the LearnLaunch2020 program include keynotes by Teach for All's Kaya Henderson reflecting on innovating for equity at the DC Public Schools, Scott Pulsipher of Western Governors University on providing high-quality, low-cost higher education, a panel of top education CEOs discussing the future of learning, Dr. Parminder Jassal of the Institute for the Future on the future of work and learning, and a special session on the Cajon Valley Union School District's efforts to prepare middle school students for the work of the future, presented by American Student Assistance and led by Tom Vander Ark.

Explore our full agenda here.

Explore our history

Across Boundaries features five keynotes, over 150 speakers in 50 breakout sessions, student showcases, startups, and more. Explore last year's agenda here.

Watch keynote videos.

Explore Learning Innovation Showcase projects.

Meet pitch competition finalists.

Where to stay

Please note that discounted rooms at the Sheraton Boston Hotel are officially sold out. Additional discounted rooms have been made available for LearnLaunch attendees at the Hilton Boston Back Bay, located across the street from the Hynes Convention Center at 40 Dalton St, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. Reserve your room by calling the Hilton at (617) 236 - 1100 or using the link below.

https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/B/BOSBHHH-LL-20200129/index.jhtml

Get involved

Go beyond attending LearnLaunch2020 and join our community. It takes a village to produce the premier education innovation conference on the East Coast.

Interested in volunteering?

We love volunteers!

Apply to volunteer here.

Pitch Competition

Early-stage edtech companies are invited to participate in the 2020 LearnLaunch Across Boundaries Pitch Competition.

Applications are now closed for the 2020 pitch competition.

Learning Innovation Showcase

The Learning Innovation Showcase is an opportunity for a school-based team, including at least one educator and three students, to share their innovative learning experience through a demonstration table and Ignite Session (1-minute student-led presentation).

Applications are now closed for the 2020 Learning Innovation Showcase.

Learn more about last year's Learning Innovation Showcase teams here.

More information

The conference website can be found here.

Advisory board

Our program is carefully curated by the LearnLaunch team with the guidance of experts from academia, K-12, business, research, and policy. The advisory board for the 2020 Across Boundaries Conference is:

Dan Abramson, SVP Instruction, Curriculum Associates

Nathaniel Brown, Associate Professor of Research, Boston College Lynch School of Education

Andrew Calkins, Deputy Director of Next Generation Learning Challenges, Educause

Mary Churchill, Associate Dean, Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Paul Crockett, CEO, Authess

Chris Dede, Professor, Harvard University

Daniel Downs, Director of Digital Learning, North Reading Public Schools

Mary Driscoll, Associate Superintendent, Boston Public Schools

Pam Eddinger, President, Bunker Hill Community College

Brian Fleming, Executive Director, Sandbox ColLABorative, Southern New Hampshire University

Renee Foster, Former President, Curriculum Associates

Elizabeth Freedman, Principal, Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical HS

Chris Gabrieli, Chair, Massachusetts Board of Higher Ed

Sean Gallagher, Executive Director, Center for the Future of Higher Education and Talent Strategy & Executive Professor of Educational Policy, Northeastern University

Kerry Gallagher, Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, St. John’s Preparatory School

Brent Grinna, CEO, EverTrue

Jean Hammond, Partner, LearnLaunch

Steve Hiersche, Superintendent, Beverly Public Schools

Michael Horn, Head of Strategy, The Entangled Group

Nina Huntemann, Senior Director of Academics & Research, edX

Jeremy Kelley, Director of Data Implementation, Burning Glass Technologies

Don Kilburn, CEO, UMass Online

John J-H Kim, Senior Lecturer of General Management, Harvard Business School

Ann Koufman-Frederick, Chief Academic Officer, LearnLaunch

Amar Kumar, SVP Product Management, Pearson Online & Blended Learning

Grace Magley, Director of Digital Learning, Natick Public Schools

Marta McAllister, Senior Program Manager, Google for Education

David Meyers, CEO, Teachers Connect

Mark Miller, Managing Partner, Good Harbor Partners

Omo Moses, CEO, MathTalk

Furqan Nazeeri, Partner, Extension Engine

Tisha Nguyen, Solutions Professional for Boston and New England on the US Education Management Team, Microsoft

Daquan Oliver, CEO, We Thrive

Beth Rabbitt, CEO, Learning Accelerator

Ramji Raghavan, Founder and CEO, Pragya Systems Corp.

Seth Reynolds, Managing Director, Parthenon-EY

Meredith Rosenberg, Practice Leader, Russell Reynolds

Eileen Rudden, Board Chair, LearnLaunch

Diane Sadowski, Vice President, Program Management Office, McGraw Hill Education

Alexandra Schaffrath, Chief Strategy Officer, Ultimate Medical Academy

Mary Skipper, Superintendent, Somerville

Jane Swift, President & Executive Director, LearnLaunch

Bill Triant, CEO, Stripes Learning

Dara Warn, Chief Operating Officer, Penn Foster

Sponsors

Lead sponsor - American Student Assistance (ASA)

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Payment

Payment must be received before the start of the conference on Thursday, January 30, 2020. If payment is not received, your registration will be subject to cancellation. Those requiring a purchase order must complete the Purchase Order Form at the time of registration. For other details please contact LearnLaunch at conference@learnlaunch.org.

How do I use a promo code?

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Cancellation Policy
Please note that after December 13, 2019, LearnLaunch will charge a $25 cancellation fee for any canceled registration. After January 1, 202, LearnLaunch will not be able to reimburse you for your registration.

Photo Release
By attending the conference, you agree to release and authorize LearnLaunch to use any photographs or videotapes of yourself in connection with the conference.