The Education Business Forum is SIIA’s key event for executives interested in raising capital, revenue, and profitability for their companies in the digital learning space. Attendance at this Forum has been growing each year and in recent years, attracted over 250 key execs from ed tech companies, private equity and venture capital firms, and investment banks.
It will be at the McGraw-Hill Conference Center again: it has the space we needed after selling out in years past! It’s a very focused meeting, designed to produce results for the companies focused on growing capital, revenue, and/or profitability.
While speakers and sponsors are closely involved in the conference planning and implementation, everyone who attends will gain value from the presentations by the Innovation Incubator Finalists, plenary and keynote speakers, and break-out panelists. And, as in years past, are many opportunities to connect with key people there – from the always popular Speed Networking and One-to-One Business Connections to the informal networking breaks during the Forum. A schedule of events is available online and will be updated as we receive speaker applications.
What’s different this year? The timing of the Forum. After 10 years, we moved it to a week later than usual so that attendees don’t have to travel that Sunday or Monday after Thanksgiving. And we’re pleased to say that several other education events held during this ‘education week’ in New York have also moved so you can attend even more events that week, hosted not only by SIIA, but our colleagues in other organizations.
If you are new to the ed tech space, this will be like a 1 ½ day mini MBA. If you are a start-up, you will meet everyone you need to know in that time. And if you are an investor looking to build your portfolio, you will find the right companies here to invest in. And if you are a successful company looking to expand your product line, enter a new market, or find capital for your growth, the Education Business Forum is the place to be.
Register early to take advantage of the best rates. Your company, large or small, will appreciate the money you save. Early-Bird registration is available until November 4, but register now. And to strengthen your brand image in front of a targeted audience, take advantage of our moderately-priced sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, please check out the sponsorship packages.
Karen Billings is Vice President for the Education Division at SIIA. Follow the SIIA Education Team on Twitter at @SIIAEducation