Education's Role During Economic Challenges

This year's Washington, D.C. Technology and Education Summit, held May 4 at the Newseum, will be anything but typical. Converge and the Washington, D.C. Office of the Chief Technology Officer will bring together an influential group to forge the path of success for D.C. schools in this challenging economy.

The Summit's keynote speaker is Dean Kamen, founder DEKA Research & Development Corp. and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). His vast knowledge of the physical sciences, combined with his ability to integrate the fundamental laws of physics with the most modern technologies, has led to the development of breakthrough processes and products, such as the Segway and more than 400 U.S. foreign patents and inventions. Kamen will discuss education's role in solving the current domestic economic challenges.

Below are photos from the 2008 event. To see the photo slideshow, visit Flickr.

If you are interested in attending the Washington, D.C. Technology and Education Summit, visit the registration page.


May 7, 2008 at the Renaissance M Street Hotel


Vivek Kundra, then-CTO of the District of Colombia, now-CIO of the federal government


Michelle Rhee, chancellor, District of Columbia Public Schools


The Honorable Adrian M. Fenty, mayor, District of Columbia


Adrian M. Fenty, Marina Leight, Vivek Kundra