Pando PR Tips No 64
Funding Opportunities
ASU + GSV Cup — Nominate a startup by Nov 30
The GSV Cup presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS) recognizes the 50 most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups in the world. The GSV Cup 50 is celebrated at the ASU+GSV Summit with exclusive opportunities. Only pre-Series A startups are eligible (no current Series A+ companies).
Upcoming Awards + Conferences Submission Deadlines
The 24th Annual American Business "Stevies" Award — Open for submissions
The Stevie Awards are the world's premier business awards and were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide. There is a webinar on Nov 13 on how to use their new system. Cost varies.
The PIE Live Europe 2026 — Speaking submissions due Nov 3
PIE is looking for inspiring speakers and bold ideas to bring to The PIE Live stage — whether through panels, workshops, breakout sessions or roundtables. Occurs March 24-25 in London.
Big Innovation Awards — Deadline Nov 14
Business Intelligence Group's Big Innovation Awards recognizes the people, organizations, and ideas changing how we experience the world. Nomination fee is $849.
FinTech Awards — Early deadline Nov 28
The FinTech Awards program celebrates the brightest and the best in financial technology. There are over 20+ categories including a Best FinTech Solution in Education/Charity category. Cost is $695 for the standard entry. Enter by Nov 28 to receive a $100 discount.
Great Companies - Women Entrepreneur Awards — FREE entry
Nominations for the Great Companies - 2025 Women Entrepreneur Award (GCWEA) are open and the entries are FREE. Judges look for high-potential women entrepreneurs with outstanding achievements making a distinctive and innovative contribution to their field.
Upcoming Webinar
The Festival of Inclusive Education 2025 — Oct 22: Virtual
The fifth annual Festival of Inclusive Education is a free education webinar packed with insights and inspiration. Dive into expert advice, innovative tools, and strategies to improve education for everyone.
Fireside Chat: Strategies for Making Your Personal Brand Your #1 Growth Asset — Oct 28: 1pm ET
Your personal brand sets perceptions about your expertise, influence, and ability to lead conversations in your field. In this fireside chat, Authority Magazine’s Yitzi Weiner sits down with Advantage’s CMO, Beth LaGuardia Cooper, to share strategies, real-world case studies, and proven systems to help you expand your Authority.
Upcoming Winter Education and EdTech Conferences
Exciting upcoming conferences dates and locations.
- January 11-14 | Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in Orlando
- January 21-23 | BETT UK in London
- January 31- February 4 |Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) in San Antonio
- February 12-14 | AASA National Conference on Education in Nashville
- February 18-20 | Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) in Sacramento
- February 23-25 | Training Magazine Conference & Expo in Orlando
- February 25-27 | Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) in Seattle
- March 9-12 | SXSW EDU in Austin
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