National Summit on Education

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Convening the Nation’s Education Leaders

ExcelinEd’s annual National Summit on Education is the nation’s premier gathering of education policymakers, state education chiefs and advocates. Each year, more than a thousand state and national leaders convene for the annual event, providing an unparalleled forum for exchanging results-based solutions and strategies that can shape public policy so critical to transforming education. This unique conference serves as a catalyst for energizing and accelerating education improvements across the nation.

Inspirational Speakers

The National Summit features inspirational, nationally renowned speakers such as Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Cornel West, Professor Robert George, Emily Hanford, Sal Khan, Andreas Schleicher, Hadi Partovi, Dr. Arthur Brooks, Angela Duckworth and Adm. William McRaven.

Engaging Sessions

In-depth strategy sessions highlight evolving laws, new trends, successful policies and the latest innovations that are transforming education for the 21st century. Sessions provide an unparalleled forum for attendees to explore best practices critical to improving education in states across the nation.

By the Numbers

Cities—Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, D.C.

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1,400+

Changemakers from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., attended #EIE25.

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100+

Organizations have sponsored the National Summit, visibly demonstrating their commitment and support for education.

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460+

Elected or appointed officials from 48 states, including 22 state education chiefs, attended #EIE25.

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46+

States represented at Summit every year since 2013.

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90%

Attendees rated Summit outstanding or above average for value and usefulness to their work.

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What They Are Saying

“Every year I leave with takeaways that are actionable right in my home state.”

Dr. Katie Jenner

Indiana Secretary of Education

“My experience at National Summit is that you can partner with state legislators and begin to incubate ideas.”

Dr. Cade Brumley

Louisiana State Superintendent of Education

“What a great conference! I left feeling very energized and ready to work.”

Debbie Critchfield

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction

“A note of thanks for facilitating a best-in-class conference!”

Steve Dackin

Director, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Become a Sponsor

The National Summit is far more than an invigorating set of keynote speakers, strategy sessions and networking opportunities. It’s THE education event of the year! Consistently ranked as a can’t-miss Edu-conference focused on today’s most challenging issues, this one-of-a-kind event inspires policy improvements in states nationwide, changing students’ lives and creating an education system that prioritizes all children. The knowledge and ideas exchanged here are magnified every year by hundreds of state leaders to spur transformative change in education.

Sponsor the National Summit on Education to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to valuing and supporting education! Contact Sally Atwater McLeod at Sally@ExcelinEd.org today.