> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🚀 Announcing the LATAM EdTech 100. Early Bird pricing for Reimagine Education. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/announcing-the-latam-edtech-100-early-bird-pricing-for-reimagine-education/ - Published: 2026-10-01T12:08:22.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-01T12:08:22.000Z - Description: LATAM’s EdTech market is focusing around operational solutions as AI literacy initiatives, workforce investments, and new education models gain momentum globally. Reimagine Education 'Early Bird' tickets available. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** 👋 Six years since tracking learning product innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean, the [2026 LATAM EdTech 100](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2026-latin-america-edtech-100?ref=newsletters.qs.com) cohort shows financial and operational systems growing in K-12 and workforce, holding three-quarters of the list. Financing specialists such as [Mattilda](https://mattilda.io/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [Educbank](https://educbank.com.br/en?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [Principia Educação](https://principia.net/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are underwriting schools' operating stability, while products with AI-native positioning has quadrupled since 2020 and focused around instructional support in the classroom rather than tutoring. For decision makers and educational leaders, scale is being refined in this market by how well it may solve an institution's operating problem, versus expanding a product's reach. Expect the 2027 cohort to weigh disclosed outcomes as a proxy to growth and funding size. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/09/Slide16.png)](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2026-latin-america-edtech-100?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **Read the** [**webnote**](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2026-latin-america-edtech-100?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for an analysis of **the** [**2026 Latin America EdTech 100**](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2026-latin-america-edtech-100?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [**subscribe to the platform**](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.c6ecebdf0e78896414613ec7498df530.1788810825577.1790619170519.1790780400973.6&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.2.1790780400973&%5F%5Fhsfp=7e7de9122106be707ec09452793f426c&ref=newsletters.qs.com) for the complete cohort list, interactive market map and complete company profiles. [Demo the QS Analytics Platform](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## 🪄 *Reimagine Education* takes on the questions the sector hasn't answered yet. ### ...Be part of the conversation. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/09/MAR-107631-RE_General-Announcement-Card-1.jpg) > [**Reimagine Education**](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **6-8 December, InterContinental London - The O2 London, United Kingdom** > > *Higher education's biggest questions land in London this December.* [*QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference*](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine?ref=newsletters.qs.com) *brings university leaders, employers, and edtech innovators together across four tracks: Future University, Future of Skills & Work, Future of Learning, and Future of International Education. Expect debate on funding models, graduate outcomes, AI in the classroom, and student mobility.* [Early Bird Tickets ](https://www.qs.com/conferences/back-to-school?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ### 📍 Upcoming Education Innovation Events | Event | Date | Action | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 🧪 **Webinar: Connecting Research, Teaching & Technology—Test Bedding in Action** | 6 Oct, 16:00 BST | [Register](https://www.qs.com/webinars/connecting-research-teaching-technology-test-bedding-in-action?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🔬 **Webinar: Accelerating Research in the Agentic Era** | 7 Oct, 16:00 ET | [Register](https://www.qs.com/webinars/accelerating-research-in-the-agentic-era-building-the-next-engine-of-discovery-scholarly-impact?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🌱 **Webinar: Innovating with Integrity—Sustainability, AI and the Responsible Institution** | 25 Nov, 16:00 GMT | [Register](https://www.qs.com/webinars/innovating-with-integrity-sustainability-ai-the-responsible-institution?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 📅 **QS Reimagine Education 2026, London**⏰ Early bird runs to 31 Oct. | 6–8 Dec | [**Register today →**](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🗓️ **2026 Innovation Webinar Series** | On-demand + live | [Browse all](https://www.qs.com/webinars?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | --- ## ⭐ **AI & Digital Innovation Spotlight** Governments and industry are expanding AI skills development through school-based AI literacy, national education partnerships, and large-scale workforce training initiatives. 📚 China is[**rolling out AI literacy courses**](https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/6173105-china-rolls-out-ai-literacy-courses-to-integrate-tech-across-school-curriculums?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **across primary and secondary schools**, integrating lessons on understanding, using, and critically evaluating AI into everyday learning while emphasizing responsible use of the technology. 🤝 Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education[**signed a three-year memorandum with OpenAI**](https://en.apa.az/science-and-education/azerbaijans-ministry-of-science-and-education-openai-sign-memorandum-on-use-of-ai-in-education-525713?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **to expand AI use in education**, including AI-based teaching tools, teacher training, and frameworks for the safe and responsible use of AI in schools. 💼 Verizon [**launched a $70M AI skills initiative**](https://cybernews.com/ai-news/verizon-70-million-ai-skills-training-american-workers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **providing free training for US workers, educators, job seekers, and small businesses**, with courses covering AI tools, responsible use, and practical workplace applications. --- ## **🤝 Policy & Partnerships** Higher education and workforce development are evolving through university restructuring, AI skills initiatives, and tighter international student policies. 🎓 Vietnam plans to[**reduce the number of public higher education institutions by at least 20%**](https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-aims-to-cut-public-universities-by-at-least-20-by-2035-2557775.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **by 2035**, while strengthening STEM education, research capacity, and universities’ ability to adapt to digital technologies and AI. 🤖 Intel and Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology [**signed an MoU to expand AI awareness and skills**](https://www.mobileeurope.co.uk/intel-egypt-mou-ai/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**, with Intel aiming to train one million people** annually over three years in AI fundamentals, responsible use, and digital trust. 🌏 Australia[**announced new restrictions on international student visas**](https://monitor.icef.com/2026/09/australia-moves-to-reduce-net-migration-with-new-restrictions-on-student-family-members-and-visa-hopping/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**, including limiting family members accompanying most students** and requiring students who change courses or providers to apply for a new visa as part of efforts to reduce net migration and address visa hopping. --- ## 💪 **Power Moves & Funding** **Education investment broadened this week, spanning healthcare workforce development, AI-native learning models, and EdTech consolidation.** **🏫University of Oklahoma** received a [$150M](https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2026/09/22/university-of-oklahoma-receives-150-million-gift-the-largest-in-its-history/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) gift to promote diabetes research and strengthen the state’s health care workforce. 🧑‍🎓 The VC firm **Andreessen Horowitz** raised [$42M](https://holoniq.qs.com/developments/HDVOJ1I4ZMELU5SWAPL5/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to launch theHorowitz Andreessen Academy, a two-year San Francisco program for ages 16 to 22 backed by Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Palantir and OpenAI. **🖥️McGraw Hill** [acquired](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/mcgraw-hill-acquires-teachfx-expanding-commitment-to-great-teaching-with-ai-coaching-tool-designed-by-educators?ref=newsletters.qs.com) an AI powered coaching platform TeachFX based in the US, extending McGraw Hill beyond providing curriculum and into technology designed to support how those materials are implemented in classrooms. [Demo the QS Analytics Platform](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?ref=newsletters.qs.com)