News and Events

2009

April 16, 2009
Launch of first ever K-20 Virtual Event

SIIA 2009 Innovation Incubator Virtual Environment

Educational Systemics and partner Design Reactor launched the first ever K-12 Virtual Event in support of the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) 2009 Innovation Incubator Program.  

The SIIA 2009 Innovation Incubator Virtual Event features 26 pre-revenue companies, established companies, non-profit groups, R&D agencies, and academic institutions that represent innovation and growth of new education technologies.  Each company communicates its innovation through graphics and multimedia as “exhibitors” in the virtual event.  Utilizing the Virtual Environment was new this year and represents SIIA’s  efforts to bring cutting-edge technologies to the program itself.  To experience this virtual event, visit http://k-12.veplatform.com.

About the K-20 Virtual Environment
The K-20 Virtual Environment, a customizable technology platform for the education
community, administers the delivery of virtual events such as virtual conferences,
keynote speakers, corporate meetings, and training sessions. Launched for the
corporate sector in 2006 by Design Reactor, this virtual event model has had
success with corporate giants such as AMD, HP, IBM, and Microsoft. Now,
Educational Systemics and Design Reactor have partnered to bring this virtual
solution to the education market.

About the SIIA Innovation Incubator Program
The SIIA Innovation Incubator Program focuses on pre-revenue companies, established companies, non-profit groups, R&D agencies, and academic institutions that represent innovation and growth of new education technologies.  The SIIA Innovation Incubator Program is part of the annual Ed Tech Industry Summit, sponsored by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), May 3-5, 2009, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, Calif.