Call for Presenters & EdTech Founders
Empower, Innovate, and Lead
Are you leading the way in education or EdTech? We’re inviting educators, technologists, and founders to apply to present at LatinX EdTech at ProXimo, taking place September 18–21, 2025, in San Diego, CA.
Whether you're delivering an impactful workshop or pitching your EdTech solution, this is your chance to take the stage at a national event that unites classroom leaders and technology trailblazers. Showcase your strategies, tools, or startup to an audience ready to adopt practical solutions and advance the future of learning—from Pre-K to workforce.
Workshop Tracks — Share real-world applications and innovations in a 40–50 min session.
Deadline to submit workshop proposals: June 15, 2025
Founder Pitches — Present your product, model, or breakthrough idea to decision-makers in education and tech.
Deadline to submit pitch decks: July 15, 2025
Impact Workshop
LatinX EdTech at ProXimo is Here!
Join us at this summit to transform how EdTech empowers the U.S. Latino innovation community. As a sponsor, your brand will be at the forefront of advancing educational outcomes and economic opportunities.
The LatinX EdTech Summit, founded on the U.S.-Mexico border, is expanding to ProXimo - a premier stage for Latino entrepreneurship and investment. Come together Sept 18-21, 2025 in San Diego to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of education trailblazers.
Pre-register now to attend this impactful event.
🎉 Interested in Sponsoring?
Whether you're a corporate powerhouse, an EdTech vendor partnering with schools, or a district leader looking to offer a one-of-a-kind professional development experience—we’ve got a sponsorship package for you!
From fueling innovation to elevating educators, our custom opportunities are designed to help you Empower. Innovate. Lead.
Ready to make an impact?
Check out our sponsorship packages and find your perfect fit!
Leaders in Education Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Sponsorship Packages
Platinum “Stage” Sponsorship
  • Command Presence: Stand out with a featured Title Sponsor, prime exhibition space and the opportunity to introduce one day of programing with the speaker of your choice.
  • Team Engagement: (10) complimentary tickets, offering your team a full immersion into the latest in EdTech and networking opportunities.
  • High Visibility: Benefit from premium logo display across all event materials and digital platforms.
  • Speaking opportunity at the opening session.
  • Keynoter Speaker: Introduction of a national keynote speaker.
(Only 1 Available) $50,000
EdTech “MarketPlace” Sponsorship
  • Empower the Future: Become platform sponsor of our LatinX EdTech Marketplace, where cutting-edge educational technologies and solutions are showcased.
  • Exclusive Access: Receive (5) complimentary tickets to the conference.
  • High Visibility: Be part of announcements of marketplace development with representative of your choice.
  • Brand Spotlight: Prominent logo placement throughout the conference, online and on marketplace platform.
  • Speaking opportunity on main stage.
  • Cocktail Party Sponsor: Speaking opportunity at event.
(Only 1 Available) $25,000
“Pipeline Pitch” Competition SponsorShip
  • Lead the Charge: Headline our EdTech Pitch Competition, where visionaries showcase groundbreaking K16, Higher Ed and Workforce innovative solutions.
  • Exclusive Access: Receive (5) complimentary tickets to the conference, ensuring your team experiences every transformative moment.
  • High Visibility: Introduce the competition with the speaker of your choice along with check presentation photo ops.
  • Brand Spotlight: Prominent logo placement and recognition as a leader in supporting EdTech innovation.
SOLD OUT: $25,000
Keynote “Catalyst ” Sponsorship
  • Spotlight Influence: Exclusive sponsorship of a keynote address, positioning your brand at the center of pivotal discussions.
  • Insider Access: Secure (4) tickets to the conference, perfect for team development or client hospitality.
  • Acknowledgment: Special mention during the keynote introduction, along with standout branding in session materials.
$15,000
Gold "Technology" Sponsorship
  • Powering the Experience: Ensure high-quality AV production for the event, allowing speakers and panels to be seen.
  • Join the Conversation: Receive (3) tickets, granting your team access to engage with industry leaders and innovators.
  • Prominent Recognition: Your logo will be featured on AV-related signage, session communications, and digital acknowledgments, highlighting your support in delivering a seamless event experience.
$10,000
Silver "School” Sponsorship
  • Educational Influence: Placement of a speaker of your choice on a panel or workshop.
  • Engagement Opportunities: Gain (2) tickets for networking and exploring new trends.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Prominent logo placement in classroom sessions and event materials, highlighting your brand’s leadership in educational innovation.
$5,000
Bronze “Exhibitor” Sponsorship
  • Spotlight Influence: Enjoy exclusive rights to showcase your brand prominently at the conference.
  • Insider Access: Receive (2) tickets to the conference, providing excellent opportunities for networking and customer acquisition.
  • Connection Access: Enhance your brand visibility with prominent placement in the conference program and invitations to VIP parties.
$2,500
“Teacher” Sponsor
  • Reward: Provide an teacher with a complimentary ticket to the conference.
  • Recognition: Educator will enjoy exclusive inclusion and invitations to special events, providing unique networking opportunities.
  • Visibility: Gain social media mentions highlighting your support for educators attending the inaugural LatinX EdTech Summit at ProXimo.
The teacher is responsible for travel arrangements.
$1,000
Sponsorship Level Perks
Download Sponsorship Guide below.
Thank You 2024 Organizers and Sponsors
Amplify. Galvanize. Act.
Thank You Early Adopters
Thank You
National Advisory Board
🚀 As we gear up for the first-ever LatinX EdTech at L'ATTITUDE in San Diego, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible leaders on our National Advisory Board. From the outset we knew that to drive real impact in diverse student communities, we needed visionary minds to lead us "From Pain Points to Possibilities."

LatinX EdTech Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, September 12 3:00 PM: LatinX EdTech Kick-Off (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 4:00 PM: Microsoft Pipeline Pitch (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 6:00 PM: ECMC EdTech Marketplace (Border X Brewing - 2181 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113) Friday, September 13 10:00 AM: Transforming our Educational System (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 11:00 AM: 1EdTech Standards: Supporting Universal Design, Flexible Career Pathways, and Lifelong Learning Records (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 3:00 PM: From Pain Points to Possibilities: A Fireside Chat on Overcoming Challenges (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 4:00 PM: Redefining Education: Neuroscience, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Skills (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 5:00 PM: Nurturing Latino Leadership: A Blueprint for Economic Success (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) Saturday, September 14 10:00 AM: Embedding the talent needs of employers into the classroom to inspire Latino students (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 11:00 AM: Boost Reading Fluency in Just 45 Minutes a Week! (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 3:00 PM: Investing in Tomorrow: The Transformative Power of School Choice (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt) 4:00 PM: Pathways to Proficiency: Supporting LatinX Students in K12 English Learning (3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt)

LatinX EdTech Addresses the Digital Divide
Discover the untold story of a rural school district, just 40 miles east of downtown El Paso, TX, and the digital divide that changed everything.
Microsoft Pipeline Pitch
Thursday, September 12 at 4:00 PM
3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt
We are thrilled to announce the Microsoft Pipeline Pitch Competition as part of the inaugural LatinX EdTech at L'ATTITUDE on September 12th in San Diego. This pitch competition uniquely positions EdTech startups directly in front of education’s key decision-makers, speeding up the integration of diverse solutions into schools where they can make an immediate impact. This competition is a testament to their dedication to advancing educational equity and innovation, highlighting their role as the ideal event sponsor. By facilitating direct connections between innovators and educational leaders, Microsoft is instrumental in bringing rapid, effective solutions to classrooms in need.
Meet the Startups:
  • FabuLingua (Austin, TX): Revolutionizes language learning for kids through captivating interactive stories.
  • Flow Speak (San Diego, CA): Extends language speaking practice beyond the traditional classroom.
  • Snorkl (San Diego, CA): Elevates understanding with AI-powered feedback on student explanations.
  • BridgED Robotics (Anaheim, CA): Offers a hands-on robotics curriculum for high school students.
  • S.C.H.O.O.L.S. (Alabama): Prepares students for standardized tests by combining academic and character education.
  • Inspirame (Sacramento, CA): Enhances access to education and skills development through its innovative TecoGuide App.
  • FundMiner (El Paso, TX): Simplifies fund management for educational fundraising organizations.
  • TierOne AI Labs (New York, NY): Building the digital classroom to unlock Academic Potential.
Meet the Judges:
  • Dr. Adrian Acosta, Executive Director of Academic Operations & Innovation, Houston ISD
  • Dr. Maria Armstrong, Founder and CEO, Pacific Atlantic Caribbean (PAC) Partnership Advisors
  • Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent, National School District
  • J.J. Childress, Microsoft
  • Dr. Virginia M. Fraire, Former President, Lone Star College-University Park
  • Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez, Fallbrook UHSD
  • Dr. Eduardo Reyes, Superintendent, Chula Vista Elementary School District
ECMC EdTech Marketplace
Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 PM
Border X Brewing - 2181 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
The ECMC Foundation EdTech Marketplace, is an exciting feature of the inaugural LatinX EdTech at L'ATTITUDE. Attendees can look forward to a lively evening of food, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with leading EdTech founders. The evening includes tacos, a scorecard challenge, with prizes and networking.
ECMC Foundation, with its commitment to eliminating equity gaps in postsecondary completion by 2040, aligns perfectly with this initiative, offering a prime setting for superintendents, higher education leaders, and EdTech founders to expand networks, gain inspiration, and secure impactful deals. This marketplace promises to be a dynamic platform for forging transformative partnerships and advancing educational equity.
Friday, September 13
Saturday, September 14
Workshops

Friday, Sept. 13 Workshops

3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt 10:00 AM: Transforming our Educational System Presenter: Javier Arguello, Founder and Executive Director This session explores the importance of aligning teaching with cognitive science to improve learning outcomes, especially for first-generation college students. It emphasizes shifting from standardized assessments to mastery-based instruction, drawing on extensive research to create effective, learner-centered educational environments. 11:00 AM: 1EdTech Standards: Supporting Universal Design, Flexible Career Pathways, and Lifelong Learning Records Presenters: Facilitator: Beatriz Arnillas, VP of Product Management Guillermo Elizondo, CEO Territorium Alejandra Bueno, J.D., Chief Program Officer of Global Engagement & Learning - Alamo Colleges District Adrian Acosta, Interim Deputy Chief of College and Career Readiness, and Executive Director of Academic Operations and Innovation, Houston Independent School District Explore how 1EdTech standards enable educational institutions to design accessible, interoperable, and data-rich digital learning ecosystems. Learn about technical specifications that support Universal Design for Learning (UDL), flexible career pathways, and lifelong learning records. Discover how digital credential standards like Open Badges and Comprehensive Learner Records facilitate verifiable, portable credentials for lifelong learning and workforce development. Ideal for K-12 and Higher Education leaders, State Education Agencies, and Workforce Development professionals. 3:00 PM: From Pain Points to Possibilities: A Fireside Chat on Overcoming Challenges Moderator: Liam Pisano, Managing Partner, EduLab Capital Partners Panelists: Amanda Fernandez, CEO and President, Latinos for Education Jacob Fraire, President, ECMC Foundation Joelle Martinez, CEO and President, Latino Leadership Institute Statistically, we are faced with the following fact pattern: (1) nationally, one in four students in K-12 and one in five students in higher education are Latino, 2) the gap in higher education degree attainment between Hispanic (28%) and White, non-hispanic adults (48%) is a significant 20%, and 3) Latinos will account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030. All of this would indicate we need to do a better job at facilitating degree and outcome pathways for a rapidly growing portion of our workforce as a nation. We are honored to host and learn from three, incredibly accomplished, leaders of national organizations that are each focused on separate portions of the student and employee journey to success. 4:00 PM: Redefining Education: Neuroscience, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Skills Presenters: Stephanie Carvajalino, Co-founder, Karen Carvajalino This session delves into transforming education by leveraging neuroscience, essential skills for the 21st century, and entrepreneurship. Highlighting success stories, including a pioneering school in Colombia, the workshop emphasizes creating meaningful learning experiences, fostering continuous learning, and developing critical thinking and leadership abilities in students. 5:00 PM: Nurturing Latino Leadership: A Blueprint for Economic Success Moderator: Cecilia Paz Aguilar, Senior Manager of Business Development Operations at TNTP Liliana Gonzalez, Manager of Research & Impact at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Joshua Varela, Director of Revenue at NeuroMaker STEM Andrea Wolfe, CEO at MassInsight This session by Latinos for Education focuses on developing leadership pathways for Latinx individuals in education and other sectors. Featuring alumni insights and real-world experiences, the workshop discusses strategies to prepare students for future careers and ensure equitable education opportunities, driving economic and educational progress.

Saturday, Sept. 14 Workshops

3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt 10:00 AM: Embedding the Talent Needs of Employers into the Classroom to Inspire Latino Students Presenter: Nadia Tellez, CREEED, Choose to Excel Director Latino students will soon make up 1/3 of US students. Investing in their education and skills is crucial. CREEED's Educator Externship connects classroom learning to employer needs. Each summer, teachers spend a week in local companies, then build lesson plans to expose students to in-demand careers. This helps demystify paths to economic prosperity for Latino students. 11:00 AM: Boost Reading Fluency in Just 45 Minutes a Week! Presenters: Denise Abulafia, Chief Learning Officer Nicolas Gatica, Chief Business Officer Learn about Ticmas' educational app, "A leer en vivo," which successfully improved reading fluency and comprehension among vulnerable students in Argentina. This workshop shares insights into the app's gamified approach, success stories, and strategies for effective implementation in diverse educational settings. 3:00 PM: Investing in Tomorrow: The Transformative Power of School Choice Presenters: Jaime Martinez, CEO Dr. Anne Clark is the CEO of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools This session examines how school choice drives educational excellence and community growth, presenting data on student engagement, academic outcomes, and community impact. Attendees will explore the substantial investments in education, opportunities for EdTech investments, and the transformative impact of school choice on education and community development. Pathways to Proficiency: Supporting LatinX Students in K12 English Learning. Presenters: Kristin Fawaz, Director of Curriculum Kim Fortner, Lead Teacher Chrissy Sibley, Director, Strategic Programs, US K12 Multilingual VIPTeacher's workshop provides an overview of their K12 English Learner Program, designed to support Latinx students. Participants will explore the program's features, benefits, and practical strategies for implementation, engage in collaborative discussions, and experience a live demonstration of the curriculum.