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# New Speakers Confirmed | Back to School 2026
- URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/new-speakers-confirmed-back-to-school-2026/
- Published: 2026-08-05T13:30:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-05T13:30:16.000Z
- Author: Serena Ricci
- Tags: Summits

The [25th Annual Back to School Summit](https://www.qs.com/conferences/back-to-school/agenda?utm%5Fcampaign=183969001-Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=CTA&utm%5Fterm=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20Agenda&utm%5Fcontent=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20newsletter) convenes the leaders defining the future of higher education.

From September 15-17, we’re bringing an exceptional line-up of influential university presidents, policymakers, CEOs, investors and innovators to New York City. This is where the sector's most influential decision-makers come to challenge assumptions and shape the agenda for the next 25 years.

[Register Now](https://portal.qshesummits.com/27oEMG?utm%5Fcampaign=183969001-Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=CTA&utm%5Fterm=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20Reg&utm%5Fcontent=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20Newsletter)

Here’s a snapshot of the incredible voices we’re bringing to the program for Back to School 2026:

- **Amit Patel**, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Owl Ventures
- **Bronagh Friel**, Head of Partnerships, Grow with Google
- **John Garcia**, Executive Director of the Pathways Impact Fund, StriveTogether
- **Dr Cappy Hill**, Senior Advisor, Ithaka S+R
- **Susan Youngblood**, Operating Advisor on AI and Workforce Strategy, Bessemer Venture Partners
- **Chike Aguh**, Head of Innovation and Strategy, Gap Closing Startups at Kapor Center
- **Daniel Pianko**, Managing Director, Achieve Partners
- **Tracey Burns**, Chief, Global Strategy and Research, National Center on Education and the Economy
- **Amanda Winters**, Executive Director, Workforce, US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- **John Soleanicov**, Investment Director, EdTechnical Ventures
- **Erin Mote**, CEO, InnovateEDU
- **Michelle Sobel**, President, Unify America

[View the Agenda](https://www.qs.com/conferences/back-to-school/agenda?utm%5Fcampaign=183969001-Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026&utm%5Fsource=email&utm%5Fmedium=CTA&utm%5Fterm=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20Agenda&utm%5Fcontent=Back%20to%20School%20Summit%202026%20Ghost%20newsletter)

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Join us for this landmark 25th edition and be part of the conversations shaping the future of higher education.

Best wishes,

QS Team