Beyond the Curriculum 2027
Overview
What’s Next in Education. And Your Growth.
With more than $41B in annual IT spending across K-12 and higher education, the education market represents a major opportunity for growth. How much of it will you capture in 2027?
Beyond the Curriculum gives you a clearer view of where the education market is headed, what’s driving technology decisions, and where new opportunities are emerging across K-12 and higher education.
Gain insight from education leaders and market experts into what’s driving purchasing decisions across K-12 and higher education. See where budgets, priorities, and technology investments are moving. Learn what buyers now want from private industry and what gets companies noticed, trusted, and selected.
You’ll leave with a sharper read on:
- Where education spending is headed
- What’s moving up the priority list
- How procurement and buying behavior are changing
- Which technologies and market forces are creating new opportunities
- What’s working now in education go-to-market
- Where to focus your sales and marketing teams next
You’ll be in the room with the companies, experts, and ideas driving the market forward — and celebrate standout work by companies like yours with the SLEDie Awards.
The expertise. The intelligence. The connections. The opportunities ahead.
The companies that win the next wave of growth don’t wait for the market to come to them. They get in this room.
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Do you market or sell to states and localities?
Join us the day after Beyond the Curriculum for Beyond the Beltway, our annual market briefing on what’s next in state and local government. Hear directly from decision-makers, see where budgets and technology investments are moving, and gain the intelligence you need to focus your sales and marketing strategy on the opportunities ahead.
Want to attend both?
Register for Beyond the Curriculum and Beyond the Beltway together and receive a discount.
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Agenda
Wednesday, February 10 |
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11:45 am Eastern |
Registration and Networking |
12:30 pm Eastern |
Welcome and Kick-OffBrian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education |
12:40 pm Eastern |
Education Market Deep Dive: The Data, Trends and Signals Shaping 2027Joe Morris, Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic |
1:10 pm Eastern |
Networking Break |
1:30 pm Eastern |
Inside the District Decision Room: K-12 Priorities for 2027District leaders offer a candid look at the issues commanding their attention, the technology decisions they expect to make and what they need from industry partners. The conversation will explore investment priorities, AI governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, interoperability, evidence of impact, procurement realities and the qualities that distinguish a trusted partner.
Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education |
2:15 pm Eastern |
Networking Break |
2:30 pm Eastern |
SLEDies Awards for Education |
2:50 pm Eastern |
The CDE Advantage: Research and Market Enablement Fireside ChatCenter for Digital Education and e.Republic leaders demonstrate how research, market intelligence, events and community engagement can help industry partners achieve their education strategies and build more credible relationships with education leaders.
Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education Heidi Lorenzen, Chief Content Officer, e.Republic |
3:15 pm Eastern |
Networking Break |
3:30 pm Eastern |
Higher Education Leadership Panel: Priorities/Investments for 2027 and BeyondHigher education leaders discuss the financial, operational, academic and technology issues shaping their institutions. The conversation will examine investment priorities, enrollment and financial pressure, AI adoption and governance, student success, enterprise modernization, cybersecurity, data governance and how technology partners can support institutional change.
Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education |
4:15 pm Eastern |
Wrap-Up and AdjournBrian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Education |
6:30 pm Eastern |
Beyond the Beltway / Beyond the Curriculum ReceptionConference times, agenda and speakers are subject to change.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 506-4300
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: February 10, 2027
Open to Public and Private Sector.
Beyond the Curriculum
Industry Registration Fee per person: $350
Early Bird Discount: $50 off if you register by 1/10/2027
Government Registration Rate: $95
Beyond the Beltway
Industry Registration Fee per person: $695
Early Bird Discount: $100 off if you register by 1/10/2027
Government Registration Rate: $95
Beyond the Curriculum + Beyond the Beltway Combo Registration
Standard Industry Registration: $1,045 per person
Register by January 10, 2027: Save $200
Combo Rate: $845 per person
Register after January 10, 2027: Save $50
Combo Rate: $995 per person
Government Registration Rate: $95
Registration by credit card only; no billing.
This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Contact Information
For registration and general assistance contact:
Brad Loebs
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1402
E-mail: bloebs@centerdigitalgov.com
For assistance or questions concerning Sponsor Logos or Logistics please contact:
Mireya Gaton
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@centerdigitalgov.com
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@centerdigitalgov.com