Usha Vance to Headline Reagan Institute’s Annual Education Summit

The summit agenda centers on the urgent challenges facing the U.S. education system, ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence in classrooms to the foundational goal of preparing an engaged citizenry. Utah Governor Spencer Cox will open the proceedings with a discussion on his recent book, followed by a full day of panels featuring Colorado Governor Jared Polis, former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Indiana Senator Todd Young.

Beyond high-profile political figures, the event will host a broad coalition of university chancellors and education advocates, including Dartmouth President Sian Beilock and Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Organizers framed the summit as a platform for debate on how to ensure that academic pathways remain linked to economic opportunity and civic literacy. Discussions will specifically tackle how institutions can adapt to a world reshaped by AI while maintaining the principles of freedom and excellence associated with the Reagan legacy. While in-person attendance at the Washington, D.C. venue is limited to invited guests, the foundation is offering virtual registration for the general public.