The ASU+GSV Summit 2025 in San Diego brought together global leaders in education, technology, and innovation to explore how artificial intelligence and human creativity are reshaping the future of learning. The event’s official theme, “Learning at the Speed of Light,” emphasized rapid transformation in education across all age groups from Pre-K to Gray, highlighting the need for systems that are agile equitable and future-ready.

Here are five emerging trends from the summit that are reshaping education technology in 2025—and how MRCC EdTech is enabling organizations to embrace them.

1. AI Is a Fundamental Literacy

At ASU+GSV Summit 2025, AI was highlighted as essential—not just a tool, but a basic literacy on par with reading and math. Speakers stressed the need to embed AI understanding into education to prepare students for a tech-driven future.

Equally important was the focus on ethical AI—solutions built with transparency, fairness, accountability, and privacy in mind.

MRCC EdTech aligns with this vision, offering ethical, measurable, and human-centered AI solutions that enhance learning and support education.

2. Equity in Educational Technology Must Be Intentional

A key message from the summit was that equity defined as ensuring fair access and opportunity for all learners—must be a foundational part of EdTech design, not an afterthought. As AI and digital tools evolve, they risk reinforcing existing disparities unless intentionally made inclusive.

Examples of equity in action include adaptive learning tools for neurodivergent students, multilingual platforms, and devices designed for low-bandwidth environments.

MRCC EdTech develops equity-first learning solutions that prioritize accessibility, cultural relevance, and universal design. Our accessibility automation, localization support, and DEI-aligned curriculum development ensure that no learner is left behind.

3. The Shift to Skills-Based Credentialing

Traditional academic transcripts are being replaced and/or supplemented by digital credentials that recognize hands-on skills and real-world experience. Apprenticeships, internships, and project-based learning are now key markers of learner growth.

MRCC EdTech is helping educational institutions and EdTech companies design  and deliver personalized, competency-based learning that’s aligned with workforce demands. We build adaptive learning systems, credentialing frameworks, and analytics to help learners demonstrate what they know and can do.

4. AI-Driven Storytelling Platforms Gaining Traction

Another notable moment at the Summit was Colin Kaepernick’s introduction of Lumi, an AI-driven storytelling platform aimed at democratizing media creation. His message was clear: Giving underrepresented voices access to AI tools can shift power and narrative control. Lumi is designed to help creators produce and share stories across formats, reinforcing that AI storytelling is not just about technology, but about equity and empowerment.

This spotlight on AI in content creation echoes a growing trend in EdTech: the demand for platforms that make digital storytelling accessible, inclusive, and impactful. At MRCC EdTech, our own AI-powered content authoring tool, MRCCWiz, helps educational organizations do just that—create scalable, accessible, and personalized learning content faster than ever.

5. Collaboration Drives Innovation

Because the future of education depends on partnerships, public, private, and nonprofit sectors must collaborate to meet evolving learner needs. MRCC EdTech partners with K–12 schools, universities, professional associations, EdTech companies, and publishers to deliver end-to-end digital transformation, from courseware and assessments to immersive learning and platform engineering.

Let’s Build the Future—Together

Didn’t make it to ASU+GSV 2025? There’s still time to act on these trends. MRCC EdTech is helping clients stay ahead with 28+ years of expertise, 650,000+ digital courses, and a profound understanding of what makes learning impactful.

If you’re building or scaling educational products, we’re here to help you:

• Launch AI-powered tools
• Improve accessibility and compliance
• Build personalized learning experiences

Connect with MRCC EdTech to co-create the future of learning.