Executive Forum - The K12 Adoption Advantage: Creating Procurement Confidence Through Scalable Systems
Winning education contracts doesn't begin with an RFP—it begins with thoughtful product strategy, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of how districts make adoption decisions.
Join three nationally respected education leaders for a candid discussion on how today's education organizations can build sustainable growth, strengthen market positioning, and improve long-term adoption success.
Meet the Executive Panel
Kevin Gray
Founder & CEO,
Product & Process
Jim McVety
Managing Partner & Executive Producer,
First Step Advisors
What We'll Explore
This executive discussion will focus on the strategies that successful education organizations are using to strengthen adoption and accelerate growth.
Topics will include:
- How district purchasing expectations are evolving
- Why successful procurement begins long before an RFP
- Building products that districts are ready to adopt
- Aligning innovation with market needs
- Scaling partnerships for sustainable growth
- Emerging opportunities in international education
Who Should Attend?
Designed for leaders responsible for growth, innovation, and market success, including:
- CEOs
- Presidents
- Business Development Leaders
- Product Executives
- Curriculum Directors
- Sales Leadership
- Strategic Partnerships
- Education Publishers
- EdTech Companies
About the EdGate Executive Forum
The EdGate Executive Forum is a quarterly series that brings together leading voices from across education to explore the trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of teaching and learning.
Each forum features candid conversations with industry experts, practitioners, and innovators, providing practical insights that education leaders can apply immediately.
Learn how to strengthen procurement readiness through scalable systems that support standards alignment, implementation, reporting, and long-term adoption success.