Hear the 11 participants of SIIA's Innovation Incubator Program that were selected from a field of 29 applicants. They will each give a short introduction to their innovative idea, product or service that might be a solution that fits your partnership, acquisition or investment plans.
After the presentations, attendees will vote for the Most Innovative and the Most Likely to Succeed. Those with the highest scores will present the next day for the final award selection process.

Hear the 11 participants of SIIA's Innovation Incubator Program that were selected from a field of 29 applicants. They will each give a short introduction to their innovative idea, product or service that might be a solution that fits your partnership, acquisition or investment plans.
After the presentations, attendees will vote for the Most Innovative and the Most Likely to Succeed. Those with the highest scores will present the next day for the final award selection process.

Welcome Remarks by Karen Billings, VP Education Division, SIIA
Conference Overview on Doing Business in the New Normal by Host Sponsor: John Bower, Chief Executive Officer, uBoost
Introductions by Program Co-chair: Jeffrey Fromm, Partner, Corporate and Transactions Group, Dorsey & Whitney

Welcome Remarks by Karen Billings, VP Education Division, SIIA
Conference Overview on Doing Business in the New Normal by Host Sponsor: John Bower, Chief Executive Officer, uBoost
Introductions by Program Co-chair: Jeffrey Fromm, Partner, Corporate and Transactions Group, Dorsey & Whitney

In the ‘new normal’, innovation will play an increasingly larger role for the economy, technology, and business. What will drive that innovation and what does it mean for all education stakeholders and especially the education technology providers?

In the ‘new normal’, innovation will play an increasingly larger role for the economy, technology, and business. What will drive that innovation and what does it mean for all education stakeholders and especially the education technology providers?

What does the 'new normal' mean to educators in US school districts and higher ed institutions? The SIIA Education Division's Voice of the Educator Working Group surveyed educators to find the characteristics that define the new normal, their biggest challenges during this time, and their 'must have' instructional acquisitions.

Sponsor and Introduction: Susan Meel, CEO, MMS Education

What does the 'new normal' mean to educators in US school districts and higher ed institutions? The SIIA Education Division's Voice of the Educator Working Group surveyed educators to find the characteristics that define the new normal, their biggest challenges during this time, and their 'must have' instructional acquisitions.

Sponsor and Introduction: Susan Meel, CEO, MMS Education

What are the technology trends that will impact K-12 and postsecondary education in the upcoming years. Learn about the advances and changes in technology that are going to affect education customers and the ed tech providers. How can the industry support education customers and companies to shape technology use in the new normal?

Sponsored and introduced by Donald Greenberg, CEO, eGenio

What are the technology trends that will impact K-12 and postsecondary education in the upcoming years. Learn about the advances and changes in technology that are going to affect education customers and the ed tech providers. How can the industry support education customers and companies to shape technology use in the new normal?

SIIA surveyed companies that sell ed tech products and services in the US PK-12 market. Find out what we learned about the sizing of that market in 2010 and what the plans are for the 2011 surveys for PK-12 and Higher Ed markets.

SIIA surveyed companies that sell ed tech products and services in the US PK-12 market. Find out what we learned about the sizing of that market in 2010 and what the plans are for the 2011 surveys for PK-12 and Higher Ed markets.

Two years ago, Dr. Sims gave a sobering presentation, predicting the economic trends that would affect education budgets in the near future. He's back this year to give Forum attendees an update on these forecasts. Hear his predictions on the economy and how it will affect education budgets for some years to come.

Session introduced by Host Sponsor: Crystal Jones, Manager, Corporate & Strategic Relationship, Business & IT Markets, American Public University System

Two years ago, Dr. Sims gave a sobering presentation, predicting the economic trends that would affect education budgets in the near future. He's back this year to give Forum attendees an update on these forecasts. Hear his predictions on the economy and how it will affect education budgets for some years to come.

How does the 'new normal’ in education, technology, and the economy change learning in a growing digital world? Governor Wise currently cochairs the Digital Learning Council, convened with Governor Jeb Bush to develop the roadmap to integrate current and future technological innovations into public education. Hear how a diverse group of leaders from education, government, philanthropy, business, technology and think tanks are developing policy actions for local, state and federal lawmakers and policymakers to advance digital learning.

How does the 'new normal’ in education, technology, and the economy change learning in a growing digital world? Governor Wise currently cochairs the Digital Learning Council, convened with Governor Jeb Bush to develop the roadmap to integrate current and future technological innovations into public education. Hear how a diverse group of leaders from education, government, philanthropy, business, technology and think tanks are developing policy actions for local, state and federal lawmakers and policymakers to advance digital learning.

Enjoy this networking lunch with your colleagues.
During this time, you will see demonstrations by the Incubator finalists who make the first cut after the previous night's round of voting. Then vote for the ed tech product or service that is "Most Innovative" and "Most Likely to Succeed" - and catch the award presentation at the closing session of the conference

Enjoy this networking lunch with your colleagues.
During this time, you will see demonstrations by the Incubator finalists who make the first cut after the previous night's round of voting. Then vote for the ed tech product or service that is "Most Innovative" and "Most Likely to Succeed" - and catch the award presentation at the closing session of the conference

While in some ways, the classroom learning experience is like it was 100 years ago, there is clearly an acceleration of technology access and e-learning adoption. Enhanced computer/student ratios, broadband internet access, mobile computing and social networking have enabled extraordinary changes in the learning experience. This panel will feature educators and vendors. During this session, we'll explore the variety and pace of these changes and their likely impact on teaching and learning from the educator's perspective.

While in some ways, the classroom learning experience is like it was 100 years ago, there is clearly an acceleration of technology access and e-learning adoption. Enhanced computer/student ratios, broadband internet access, mobile computing and social networking have enabled extraordinary changes in the learning experience. This panel will feature educators and vendors. During this session, we'll explore the variety and pace of these changes and their likely impact on teaching and learning from the educator's perspective.

This session will show you how to maximize your valuation to secure outside investment at each stage of the company life-cycle, from development/pre-revenue and early revenue, to cash flow positive and rapid growth. For each stage, you will learn which investors to target, the key benchmarks they want to see and the valuation criteria they will use.

This session will show you how to maximize your valuation to secure outside investment at each stage of the company life-cycle, from development/pre-revenue and early revenue, to cash flow positive and rapid growth. For each stage, you will learn which investors to target, the key benchmarks they want to see and the valuation criteria they will use.

There's a growing market for ed tech products world wide. Come to this session to learn the risks and rewards of expanding globally. Hear how global partnerships can enhance a product line, amplify a business strategy, and increase revenue and profits.

There's a growing market for ed tech products world wide. Come to this session to learn the risks and rewards of expanding globally. Hear how global partnerships can enhance a product line, amplify a business strategy, and increase revenue and profits.

Whether you are considering selling all or part of your company, getting the maximum value doesn't count until the deal is closed. In this session you will learn strategies to enhance your company's attractiveness to potential buyers, reduce the odds of an unexpected 'hitch' in the deal, manage employee expectations and morale, and drive economic value for your shareholders.

Whether you are considering selling all or part of your company, getting the maximum value doesn't count until the deal is closed. In this session you will learn strategies to enhance your company's attractiveness to potential buyers, reduce the odds of an unexpected 'hitch' in the deal, manage employee expectations and morale, and drive economic value for your shareholders.

In a fog about the cloud? Cloud-based services and SaaS change the way you do business and your relationship with your customers. This panel will share both technical and business opportunities and hazards so you won't get socked in!

In a fog about the cloud? Cloud-based services and SaaS change the way you do business and your relationship with your customers. This panel will share both technical and business opportunities and hazards so you won't get socked in!

The education business is impacted by numerous factors outside the control of either suppliers or educators. A key change could occur with the implementation of the Common Core Standards and the related assessments. Educational and political factors cause learning goals and needs to change frequently, sometimes like a pendulum and sometimes as evolution. Join this session to discuss how your company can understand and keep pace with the change.

The education business is impacted by numerous factors outside the control of either suppliers or educators. A key change could occur with the implementation of the Common Core Standards and the related assessments. Educational and political factors cause learning goals and needs to change frequently, sometimes like a pendulum and sometimes as evolution. Join this session to discuss how your company can understand and keep pace with the change.

Sometimes 1 + 1 can equal 3 when companies effectively leverage mergers and acquisitions to facilitate growth. Session participants will learn the most critical things to consider when acquiring or merging with other companies. They'll also learn the pros and cons of mergers of equals and acquisitions of smaller companies, the trials and tribulations of post-acquisition integration, and ways to make the deal drive value for your company.

Sometimes 1 + 1 can equal 3 when companies effectively leverage mergers and acquisitions to facilitate growth. Session participants will learn the most critical things to consider when acquiring or merging with other companies. They'll also learn the pros and cons of mergers of equals and acquisitions of smaller companies, the trials and tribulations of post-acquisition integration, and ways to make the deal drive value for your company.

IDEA special education and Section 508 bring opportunities, not just challenges. Learn how universally designing your products can not only help you meet the needs of special needs learners, but also provide more personalized and valuable learning for all students. This session will explore what funding is available, the opportunities mobile and online learning bring, and how companies can structure their development process and business models to meet accessibility and special needs requirements, while also enhancing their product value in the general education market.

IDEA special education and Section 508 bring opportunities, not just challenges. Learn how universally designing your products can not only help you meet the needs of special needs learners, but also provide more personalized and valuable learning for all students. This session will explore what funding is available, the opportunities mobile and online learning bring, and how companies can structure their development process and business models to meet accessibility and special needs requirements, while also enhancing their product value in the general education market.

Many education entrepreneurs believe that technology innovation will occur mainly outside of the traditional publishers, but view the large publishers as likely acquirers of successful technology companies. This session will delve into where and how ed-tech solution providers fit relative to the big publishers, and how educational content publishers (core and supplemental), technology platforms, hardware and software companies , etc. – can and should better collaborate to successfully meet new customer expectations.

Many education entrepreneurs believe that technology innovation will occur mainly outside of the traditional publishers, but view the large publishers as likely acquirers of successful technology companies. This session will delve into where and how ed-tech solution providers fit relative to the big publishers, and how educational content publishers (core and supplemental), technology platforms, hardware and software companies , etc. – can and should better collaborate to successfully meet new customer expectations.

Join us for closing remarks, new assessment ideas, and presentation of the Innovation Incubator Awards.
Conference summary by Host Sponsor: David Samuelson, Executive VP, Director Of Games & Augmented Reality, Pearson
Intriguing asssessment ideas: Michael Jay, President and CEO, Educational Systemics
Presentation of Innovation Incubator Awards: Karen Billings, Vice President, Education Division, SIIA, and Lead Innovation Incubator Sponsor Ted Hopper, Vice President, Business Development, Blackboard, Inc
Final thank you: Kevin Custer, Founding Principal, Arc Capital Development

Join us for closing remarks, new assessment ideas, and presentation of the Innovation Incubator Awards.
Conference summary by Host Sponsor: David Samuelson, Executive VP, Director Of Games & Augmented Reality, Pearson
Intriguing asssessment ideas: Michael Jay, President and CEO, Educational Systemics
Presentation of Innovation Incubator Awards: Karen Billings, Vice President, Education Division, SIIA, and Lead Innovation Incubator Sponsor Ted Hopper, Vice President, Business Development, Blackboard, Inc
Final thank you: Kevin Custer, Founding Principal, Arc Capital Development