The Briefing Room

NORWALK, Conn, April 10, 2008 – When it comes to ensuring that higher education institutions are taking advantage of the latest technologies to deliver instruction and manage facilities, individuals attending the 2008 EduComm Conference are ahead of the game. From smart classrooms to lecture capture systems to distance learning, EduComm at InfoComm provides administrators with the latest insights into modern technologies and their implementation within higher education.

Produced by Professional Media Group, LLC, the EduComm Conference at InfoComm is the only national technology management conference focused on connecting higher education with AV and IT technology to enhance the classroom and distance learning experience. Keynote speakers David Pogue, New York Times personal technology columnist, and Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe Publications and chief visionary at Kayye Consulting, will entertain as they share a vision for excellence in higher education.

EduComm is co-located with the InfoComm Conference, the leading business-to-business show for display, projection, audio, conferencing, lighting and staging, digital signage, Internet streaming and networked presentation and communications systems.

EduComm 2008 is being held June 18-20, 2008 at the Las Vegas Hilton Convention Center, Las Vegas. For more information or to register visit http://educommconference.com/. Early bird registration closes May 2, 2008.

This year’s event will feature more than 40 sessions of essential information from industry experts on the hottest trends in AV and information technology, breakout sessions led by top experts in the field, and in-depth previews of the products that will impact the future of higher education. Sessions will take a closer look at Web 2.0, the newest generation of interactive online applications for collaboration, productivity, research and networking.

“The ability to find new uses for technologies is moving at light speed,” said Tim Goral, editor-in-chief of University Business and co-program chair for EduComm. “Our keynote speakers David Pogue and Gary Kayye will enlighten as they challenge the current way of thinking at universities and ensure that attendees are creating the most challenging and rewarding learning environments for their students.”

As part of the conference, attendees can also explore the EduComm Pavilion: “Classrooms of the Future.” This special area of the exhibit floor will provide an in-depth look at the latest technologies from EduComm sponsors, includingSonic Foundry, echo360, SMART Technologies, CDW-G, Alcatel-Lucent, and Crestron.

Rates

Early bird registration is now open and is $495 per attendee. After May 2, 2008, the registration rate will increase to $545. After June 9, 2008 attendees may register onsite for $595. Registration includes free access to the InfoComm exhibit hall. Attendees can register online at the conference web site www.educommconference.com. Media who wish to attend EduComm, or to become a media partner, can contact KEH Communications at 410-975-9638 or via email at kati@kehcomm.com.

About EduComm

Now in its fifth year, the EduComm Conference is produced annually by University Business Magazine, a leading publication of business solutions for higher education institutions through the U.S. and Canada. EduComm is the only national technology management conference focused on connecting education with AV and IT technology to enhance the classroom experience. From keynote addresses and dynamic presentations to hands-on sessions and professional workshops, EduComm’s goal is to help develop successful strategies for integrating AV and IT, make wise purchasing decisions, and provide solutions for managing the training and support functions in higher education and K12 facilities. For more information visit Educomm online at www.educommconference.com.

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