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.

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.

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 1/15/2027

Government Registration Rate: $95

Beyond the Beltway

Industry Registration Fee per person: $695

Early Bird Discount: $100 off if you register by 1/15/2027

Government Registration Rate: $95

Beyond the Curriculum + Beyond the Beltway Combo Registration

Standard Industry Registration: $1,045 per person

Register by January 15, 2027: Save $200
Combo Rate: $845 per person

Register after January 15, 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