Stockholm Leadership Forum 

Co-hosted by IEI & The Nordic EdTech Summit

September 10, 2026

Stockholm, Sweden

 

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Attending The Nordic EdTech Summit on September 9? 


Add another day and join us for the Stockholm Leadership Forum on September 10, where a small group of international EdTech companies will meet directly with sitting U.S. superintendents — the decision-makers who determine what gets adopted in American classrooms.

 

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The U.S. K-12 market is accessible, but getting to the right people is not.

Breaking into American districts is not just about having a strong product. It requires understanding how decisions are actually made, who holds budget authority, and how to position your solution in language that resonates with the people you need to convince.

Stockholm Leadership Forum puts you in the room with sitting U.S. superintendents. Structured 1:1 meeting time, curated access on the day, and the preparation work that makes every conversation count.

Understand How the U.S. Market Actually Works

 

Before the summit, IEI will lead a focused virtual briefing on how U.S. K-12 districts evaluate and buy EdTech. You will understand who holds budget authority, how pilot programs typically progress to full procurement, what timelines look like, and what district leaders are prioritizing in 2026. 

A Pitch That Lands Among U.S. Superintendents

 

Working with IEI and The Nordic EdTech Summit, each participating company will refine its U.S. positioning ahead of the event. That means translating your value into district language, identifying the right entry point for your solution, and building a two-minute conversational pitch that does not rely on slides. 

Know Who You Are Meeting Before You Meet Them

 

Each company receives a briefing pack on the attending superintendents, including their district priorities, current challenges, and areas of innovation focus. You will know the relevant context for every conversation and have suggested angles tailored to each district's situation.

 

This is Built for EdTech Companies Ready to Move into the U.S. Market

 
  • You are based outside of the U.S. with a product that is live and in use
  • You have identified the U.S. as a strategic market and are ready to invest in getting it right
  • You want direct access to decision-makers, not another conference where relationships are surface-level
  • You are open to refining how you talk about your product for a U.S. audience
  • You can commit to the preparation work before the event as well as the day itself

Interested in Participating?

Participation is limited to six companies. Book your call before spots are filled.

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Who You'll Meet

These attending superintendents lead U.S. school districts and decide what gets piloted and approved.

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Jazz Parks

Superintendent

Ann Arbor Public Schools, Michigan

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Kevin Polston

Superintendent

Kentwood Public Schools, Michigan

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Dr. Mark Sullivan

Superintendent

Birmingham City Schools, Alabama

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Dr. Anthony Lewis

Superintendent

Durham Public Schools, North Carolina

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Dr. Brent Hoesing

Superintendent

Lewis Central Community Schools, Iowa

Budget Authority

Superintendents control district-level spending decisions and set the strategic direction for technology adoption across their schools.

Pre-Briefed on You

Superintendents receive context on your company and solution before the event, so the conversation starts at a meaningful level rather than from zero.

Actively Seeking Partners

Attending superintendents come specifically to explore innovative solutions for their districts, not just to present or speak.

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Institute for Education Innovation

IEI connects education leaders and innovative companies to accelerate what works in K-12 schools. Based in the United States, IEI has deep relationships with superintendents and district leaders across the country, and a track record of creating high-value environments for companies coming into the U.S. market.

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The Nordic EdTech Summit

The Nordic EdTech Summit is the leading annual gathering of EdTech founders, investors and company leaders across the Nordic and Baltic region. Organised by 10Digits, it brings deep regional networks and expertise to this event and draws on ongoing work advising EdTech leaders on international growth strategy and market entry.

Not sure if this is the right fit right now?

If you are still in early development or have not yet defined your U.S. go-to-market approach, you may be wondering if this is the right fit.

Book a call and we can talk honestly about timing. If Stockholm Leadership Forum is not the right fit yet, we will tell you that.

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