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Our Events
HBCU EdTech Summit
The HBCU EdTech Summit is Innovation For Equity’s premier convening advancing Black leadership in education technology. Now in its fourth year, the Summit brings together the nation’s top Black EdTech executives, cross-sector leaders, and emerging talent to influence the direction of an industry reshaping education.
At a time of rapid technological change, the Summit ensures Black communities are not sidelined—but centered—as decision-makers, innovators, and architects of EdTech’s future. Through curated conversations, cross-sector collaboration, and an EdTech Career & Networking Fair for HBCU students, the Summit bridges leadership, talent pipelines, and solutions that expand opportunity for Black learners across the country.
More than 1,000 diverse leaders and professionals across the education innovation ecosystem have participated at in-person and virtual events.
Since August 2022 we have returned to our roots on Martha’s Vineyard to host IFE’s annual Black Education Forum at the Old Whaling Church. The Forum features a timely theme such as “Education Today and Tomorrow,” and dynamic panelists identifying significant challenges in the moment, bright spots, and opportunities to take action.
Other Engagements
2021 IFE Quick Conversations
IFE Quick Conversations puts today’s educational leaders and changemakers in a virtual dialogue for all of us to learn from for free—in 30 minutes or less. Session topics covered Culturally Responsive Education, Recovery and Reopening from interrupted learning, and Learning Entrepreneurship.
Celebrating Leaders Advancing Black Learner Outcomes
The IFE Awards celebrate leaders at different stages of career who have leveraged innovation to improve outcomes for Black learners.
Black Learners in Focus
Discover “Black Learners In Focus,” a captivating 5-episode podcast series crafted by Innovation For Equity’s 2023 Senior Leadership Fellows, also known as Cohort 3. Gain insights from their exploration of pivotal topics across PK-12 education, postsecondary pathways, and the workforce.
Catch up on our past events
What's Next for HBCUs?
What does the future of Black students look like after the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision? In this webinar, we will meet with senior leaders in the HBCU ecosystem to discuss the impact of the SFFA decision and seek solutions.
2020 Virtual Summit
In 2020, we hosted monthly virtual events in June, July, and August rather than our traditional summer gathering on Martha’s Vineyard. Hear the powerful and provocative discussions led by the IFE Fellows and leading education scholars about Black Learners and COVID-19, and enjoy the Clap For ‘Em: Awards Ceremony celebrating our 2020 IFE award winners.
2019 IFE Summit
Get a front row seat to the 2019 Innovation For Equity Summit, featuring keynote speaker and professor of science education at Columbia University, Dr. Christopher Emdin. You can also view talks led by Learn Capital partner Maia Sharpley, Harvard economist Dr. Ronald Ferguson, and Wonderschool CEO Chris Bennett on issues affecting Black learners and how to turn ideas for reform into implementable solutions.