BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--
What:Cengage, a global edtech company, today announced that three executives will speak at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, taking place this month in San Diego, California. ASU+GSV is a world-renowned education conference that brings together education, technology, business and government leaders to converge and explore innovations in learning and skills development.
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This year’s Summit - "The Power of Fusion" - focuses on how innovation, infrastructure and workforce pathways advance when institutions and industry leaders partner. Cengage leaders will participate in meaningful discussions about how learning in the classroom and the workplace is evolving alongside AI. View the full list of speakers here.
Cengage executives will speak during the following sessions:
The Agentic AI Wave: Impacts on Learning
Monday, April 13 - 3:50 pm - 4:30 pm PT at Harbor F, Level 2
Darren Person, Chief Digital Officer at Cengage, will join a panel to discuss how institutions can move from reactive responses to intentional readiness amid the rise of agentic AI. Person, along with leaders from BoodleBox, Huston-Tillotson University and Kyron Learning, will examine how agentic AI is reshaping coursework, assessment design and faculty expectations - and what it takes to support instructors as student workflows evolve.
Degree Inflation: Re-Engineering the Bridge to Work
Tuesday, April 14 - 11:15 am - 11:50 am PT at StarTrack, Promenade A/B, Level 3
Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage, will participate in a panel discussion focused on how leaders are architecting new paths bridging credentials to the jobs of tomorrow, as AI automates entry-level roles. Hansen will be joined by leaders from Ascend Learning and Covista.
Building AI-Durable Career Pathways: Lessons from Healthcare
Tuesday, April 14 - 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm PT at Coronado A, Level 4
Justin Singh, Executive Vice President and General Manager ofCengage Work, will join a panel to explore how to direct early talent into durable careers and redirect displaced workers at scale. As the healthcare sector proves how this can work, Singh, along with leaders from Stepful, Ascend Learning and Clasp, will share perspectives on how workforce learning companies are collaborating with employers and policymakers to design visible, stackable pathways into AI-durable work, and what other industries can learn about building resilient talent systems.
Where: ASU+GSV will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.
When: April 12-15, 2026.
Stay connected with Cengage on LinkedIn for real-time updates on their presence at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026.
About Cengage
Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we've built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com or find us on LinkedIn or X.
Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage, Darren Person, Chief Digital Officer at Cengage, and Justin Singh, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Cengage Work, are speaking at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--
Minted, the omnichannel premium design brand known for its community-powered approach to stationery, art and home decor, announces the return of its fifth annual Independent Artist Day™, taking place on April 3. The global initiative celebrates the role of human creativity at a time when rapid technological advancements are reshaping how content is created and discovered.
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Founded in 2022, Independent Artist Day honors the artists behind the designs that mark life’s most meaningful moments, from weddings and holidays to fine art and everyday creative goods. As advancements in artificial intelligence continue to transform how content is created and discovered, Minted’s 2026 Independent Artist Day campaign centers on a simple but powerful idea: that human creativity remains essential; a theme that underscores the value of lived experience, individuality, and creative expression at a time when technology is transforming how content is produced and consumed.
Minted’s global artist community includes more than 20,000 independent artists from 120 countries, making it one of the highest quality artist marketplaces in the world. Through its unique open design challenges and community-driven crowdsourcing model, Minted enables artists of all backgrounds to submit their original work, receive feedback, and earn income from every purchase of their designs. Since its founding, Minted has reached more than 90 million homes, sold over 500 million holiday cards, and played a role in over one million weddings —demonstrating the scale and impact of independent artists on everyday life and reinforcing the brand’s commitment to creative entrepreneurship and long-term artist success. To date, the platform has driven more than 776,000 artist submissions and over 100 million consumer votes, underscoring the strength of Minted’s community-driven model and its ability to surface and support successful creative talent at scale.
Technology and Human Creativity, Working Together
As a technology-driven marketplace, Minted leverages data, machine learning, voting data and consumer insights to identify emerging trends and curate its merchandise assortment. This approach enables Minted to surface the most relevant high-quality designs from its global community—while ensuring that independent artists remain at the center of the creative process.
Minted’s technology enhances discovery, accelerates feedback loops, and expands economic opportunity for creators worldwide—validating how human creativity and technology can work together to shape the future of design.
“Independent artists bring a perspective shaped by their own lived experiences, curiosity, and creativity, something that makes their work deeply personal and meaningful,” said Melissa Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of Minted. “Independent Artist Day is a celebration of that human craft—the stories, the imperfections, and the unique points of view that truly resonate. While AI is trained to learn from the past, human creativity is what pushes ideas forward. At Minted, we believe technology and human creativity are most powerful together, which is why we continue to invest in tools that help our artists reach more people, grow their businesses, and bring their most authentic work to life.”
A Global Community of Independent Artists
This year’s Independent Artist Day campaign highlights the personal perspectives and creative influences that shape artists’ work—underscoring the idea that great design is rooted in human stories.
Featured artists include:
MajaCunningham
An architect-turned-fine artist, Cunningham brings a deeply personal lens to her work, drawing from her experience as a child refugee fleeing Yugoslavia. Her creative practice, rooted in tactile processes like printmaking, reflects a belief that art is fundamentally human. Cunningham sees technology as a tool, but not a replacement for the emotional and physical act of creation. “Art will survive,” she says. “I will always go back to the physical act of creating art. I do it for enjoyment and personal growth—both things AI cannot give me.”
Kamala Nahas
A photographer and mixed-media artist, Nahas approaches creativity not as a discipline, but as a mindset shaped by creativity and experimentation. From photographing clouds on her mother’s camera to experimenting with instant film and collage, Nahas’s work is driven by curiosity and a willingness to fail. “Creativity is a way of seeing the world,” she says. “I can create something ugly, and it’s okay. I learn something in the process, and I can apply that to something beautiful later on.”
Sweta Modi
An illustrator and founder of Creo Study based in Mumbai, Modi approaches creativity as both a worldview and practice. After a decade in corporate hospitality, Modi pivoted to pursue design at the Rhode Island School of Design, building a career in stationery, illustration, and beyond. Guided by curiosity and her fearless openness to experimentation, her work reflects a lifelong belief that creativity exists in every corner of the world.
Celebrating Human Creativity in Everyday Moments
Independent Artist Day reflects Minted’s broader mission: to empower independent artists while helping consumers discover meaningful, one-of-a-kind designs for life’s most important moments.
From wedding invitations and holiday cards to original art and home decor, every Minted purchase directly supports an independent artist—reinforcing a model where creativity and commerce go hand in hand.
Discover and shop designs from independent artists featured in this year’s campaign at minted.com/independent-artist-day.
As the creative landscape continues to evolve, Minted remains committed to one core belief: that human creativity is not only enduring—but essential. Learn more at minted.com.
ABOUT MINTED
Minted is an omnichannel premium design goods brand known for weddings, stationery, art, decor and digital content. Minted systematically sources unique and on-trend design content by crowdsourcing thousands of designs per week from more than 20,000 independent artists around the world. Minted empowers independent artists to earn income from every purchase of their design, while Minted handles manufacturing, marketing, customer services, and fulfillment.
Since its founding in 2007, Minted products have reached more than 90 million homes worldwide. Minted also builds traditional retail distribution for its independent artist community, partnering with major retailers and consumer products brands. The company has raised more than $300 million from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Learn more at minted.com.
Sweta Modi is a Mumbai-based independent illustrator and founder of Creo Study, featured in Minted’s 2026 Independent Artist Day campaign, known for her work in stationery and illustration.
Kamala Nahas is an independent photographer and mixed-media artist featured in Minted’s 2026 Independent Artist Day campaign, whose practice spans film photography, collage, and experimental creative processes.
Maja Cunningham is an independent fine artist and printmaker featured in Minted's 2026 Independent Artist Day campaign, known for work rooted in personal history and the human experience of creation.
Minted, the omnichannel premium design brand known for its community-powered approach to stationery, art and home decor, today announces the return of its fifth annual Independent Artist Day™, honoring its global community of 20,000 independent artists.
