Pitchfest at FETC 2025

For over 40 years, Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC) has gathered the most dynamic and innovative education leaders and professionals worldwide for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices, and pressing issues. For thousands of K-12 educators, FETC is the best place to discover and engage with the pioneers who are building products that will shape the future of education in classrooms, schools, and districts

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CONNECTING EDTECH STARTUPS TO THEIR IDEAL CUSTOMER

Pitchfest is a special FETC event that helps conference attendees explore and connect with the latest solutions built by Edtech startups worldwide. It's the ideal opportunity for start-ups to expose their products to thousands of early adopting and tech-friendly K-12 teachers and district leaders. This year's Pitchfest event will occur at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on January 16, 2025.

Guaranteed Slot: The first 42 qualified startups will automatically receive a slot to pitch!
Direct Exposure: Reach thousands of potential customers eager to discover the latest Edtech solutions.
Fast-paced Competition: Sharpen your pitch and impress the judges in a dynamic lightning-round format.
Valuable Prizes: Win promotional packages and sponsored content ads to catapult your product's awareness.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Pitch Time: 9:45 A.M. – 3:25 P.M.

Awards Show Time: 3:45 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Location: Innovation Hub, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL

Application Status: Closed (Deadline was 11:59 PM EST on November 8, 2024)

Notification and Response Deadline: Finalists and Alternates were notified via email on November 13, 2024. All responses must be submitted by November 20, 2024.

Our esteemed panel of judges brings a wealth of expertise in education, edtech, and innovation. They’ll be evaluating pitches to identify groundbreaking solutions shaping the future of education.

Missy Greene – Director of Strategic Partnerships, State Educational Technology Directors Association
Joyce Whitby – CEO & Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Tom Whitby – Host, #Edchat Radio Show
Carlos Vazquez – President, MiamiEdTech
David Morillo – Strategic Partnerships Director, Full Sail University
Rita Ferrandino – Founding Partner, Arc Capital Development
Jennifer Porter-Smith – Executive Director, Public Charter School Network
Carrie Rogers-Whitehead – Founder, Digital Respons-Ability

Who Should Attend

Educators, administrators, investors, and edtech enthusiasts.

What to Expect

Live pitches from innovative startups, networking opportunities, and insights into emerging educational technologies.

Join Us at Pitchfest 2025!

Experience the forefront of educational innovation. Mark your calendar and be part of the audience to witness groundbreaking pitches and support emerging edtech solutions.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

* Attendee access to Pitchfest is included with an All-Access, Session, or Expo Pass. This summit cannot be purchased separately from the main FETC 2025 conference.