Next month AV and IT professionals, systems integrators, and educators, will descend on Las Vegas for EduComm 2008 at the Las Vegas Hilton Convention Center. Co-located with InfoComm, the world's largest audiovisual exposition, the fifth annual EduComm conference promises to be the most exciting yet, with entertaining keynotes and education sessions geared to a variety of interests and specialties. But some of you may still be undecided about whether EduComm 2008 is the right conference for you. Well, we're here to help you make up your mind. So, with a nod to David Letterman, we present the "Top Five Reasons You Should Attend EduComm 2008."
5. THE EDUCOMM PAVILION. This year, the expanded EduComm Pavilion in the Las Vegas Hilton Convention Center will showcase some of the hottest new technologies for the classroom. Check out the latest offerings from Sonic Foundry, Cables To Go, E&I, TechSmith, Panasonic, Klass Tech, Alcatel-Lucent, CDW-G, NxtBook, Crestron, OnPoint Lasers, EdWay Online, Media Distributors, Polycom, Campus Televideo, and others.
4. STELLAR KEYNOTES. New York Times columnist David Pogue returns to EduComm for another entertaining look at technology. Pogue is also an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News and a frequent guest on NPR's Morning Edition. With more than 3 million books in print-including his own Missing Manual series of computer books, which now includes 60 titles-he is one of the world's bestselling how-to authors. Gary Kayye, founder of the popular rAVe Pro and rAVe ED [Education] newsletters, will deliver the second day keynote. Kayye, one of the most prominent personalities in the audiovisual industry, will help A/V professionals and systems integrators understand the future of their businesses.
3. EDUCATION SESSIONS. As always, the EduComm educational program is what it's all about. EduComm is uniquely focused on solutions for maximizing higher education using the latest technology-in the classroom, across the campus, and through distance learning-and giving attendees actionable ideas to save money, increase satisfaction, and improve educational outcomes. Digital content creation, capture, presentation, storage, sharing and collaboration are all important issues to be discussed. This year's program features a variety of sessions on classroom technology, distance learning, facility design, Web 2.0, and more. And don't miss SMART Technologies' hands-on classroom with interactive sessions throughout the first two days of the conference.
2. NETWORKING. EduComm Central is where you'll meet new people, connect with colleagues, and relax between sessions. And while you're there, be sure to stop by the EchOasis relaxation room, sponsored by Echo360. It's the ideal spot to unwind with some beverages, or try your hand at some video golf or tennis.
And the number one reason you should attend EduComm 2008?
1. IT'S VEGAS, BABY. Sure, you'll be there to learn about the latest in classroom technologies, but you know what they say about all work and no play. Frank, Dean, and Sammy went there to blow off steam. Elvis called it his home away from home. Las Vegas is one of the premier entertainment capitals in the world, with live performances by some of the biggest names in entertainment, and more food, fun, and games than you can shake a pair of dice at.
