“Incredible way to make numerous key contacts in a very short time.”
Michael Bett, Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center

 “The SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum yields the best ROI of any education conference I attend throughout the year.”
Frank Bonsal III, New Markets Venture Partners

“The event surpassed even my highest expectations for networking, industry insights and new business opportunities.”
John Bower, uBoost

“A fantastic place to meet people and give your company exposure. Not too crowded but still effective.”
Robert Brouwer, L Point Solutions, Inc.
 
“I found the Ed Tech Business Forum an excellent venue to meet with some of the best growth businesses in the industry to discuss their capital and strategic needs for the future.”
Christian Bullitt, LLR Partners

 “I found the sessions at SIIA to be a valuable use of my time during this challenging time in the industry.”
Sandy Fivecoat, WeAreTeachers.com

“The SIIA EdTech Business Forum is the one event every year that connects investors, entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and analysts, from start-ups to large companies, to discuss and analyze one topic only: The Education Technology Marketplace!”
Robert Iskander, VIP Tone, Inc.

 “The great thing about the Business Forum is that after a single day you can walk away with an understanding of 5 market trends, the business cards from 10 exciting start-ups, and (most valuable of all) 2 or 3 really good ideas for how you can grow your business.”
George Kane, Pearson Education

“In good times or bad, knowledge is still power. The [Ed Tech Business Forum] provides powerful market and financial information to excel in today's business climate.”
Lillian Kellogg, ENA
 
“Absolutely the best networking event in educational technology.”
Tim Klasson, MetaMetrics, Inc.

“I found the SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum an invaluable asset for networking and learning about business development opportunities.”
Paul Langhorst, GroupCast Messaging Systems, LLC
 
“A great opportunity to network with key decision-makers and participants in the unfolding education technology world.”
Barry Lippman, LearningExpress, LLC

“The event’s attendees spanned the ed tech industry and offered an unparalleled view of its innovations and direction.”
Keith London, Defined Mind, Inc.

“Great opportunity to get a sense of the major business issues and opportunities confronting the K-12 market from both a funding and purchasing perspective. Also, a useful place to make contacts for funding, media, and partnership.”
Bob Longo, Etech Group

“Of the 18 tradeshows and 6 financial events I either attended or presented at this year SIIA was the best – without question!”
Donald McNeill, McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

“The information provided along with the small group break out sessions were especially timely.”
Libby Preble, LeapFrog School

“Excellent Forum for tracking the Ed tech industry”
John Ramo, DDI
 
“The SIIA Ed Tech Business Forum is one of the best networking events of the year. It combines information with the opportunity to meet decision makers.”
John Richards, Consulting Services for Education, Inc.
 
“As the founder of a social network for the education community, I was delighted with the strategic intelligence and financing start-up information provided in the Ed Tech Forum sessions.”
Lisa Schmucki, edWeb.net
 
“Industry leaders. Unparalleled open and honest discussion about the future of technology in education.”
Michael Staton, Inigral, Inc.

 “ If you want to meet interesting engaged leaders who will work to grow the pie for Ed Tech - and want to put your shoulder to the wheel, then this is the place to come and learn how and with whom to push.”
Doug Stein, MemeSpark LLC

“It has only been 3 days since I returned from the 2008 Ed Tech Business Forum and I cannot imagine not having attended it! The opportunities for networking were unmatched. I got 'face time' with top executives of organizations that I have been targeting for months as potential channel partners. It was worth ten times the time and money it cost.”
Stephanie Thomas, Watch Me Learn

 “One of the most professionally run forums in business or education - the most professional in the education business.”
Martin Uniacke, McNeill Designs For Brighter Minds

 “The attendees represented very prominent players in the industry. The Forum was a great opportunity to be able to meet with them all at the same time.”
Joe Vallo, Thinkronize, Inc.:

 “It is a must-attend meeting for both networking and keeping on top of industry knowledge...and it doesn't take much time out of the office.”
Robin Warner, The van Tulleken Company, a subsidary of Quayle Munro Holdings

“The Ed Tech Business Forum not only allowed me to take a pulse of the financial health of the industry, the networking allowed our clients invaluable opportunities to propel their businesses forward.”
Mitch Weisburgh, Academic Business Advisors

“In just 24 hours you can glean actionable insights and make personal connections that will help your business the other 364 days of the year.”
Lee Wilson, Headway Strategies