This event is intended for Ingram Micro customers and manufacturer partners.
Ingram Micro invites you to join us for a K-12 focused education market briefing to be held at the Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, IL.
This informative event will explore current trends in the K-12 education market. Presenters will share the latest information on buying patterns, funding sources, and industry best practices.
Hear from subject matter experts on topics such as:
• Security
• Remote Learning
• Digital Signage
• eBooks
• Avoiding Budget Gaps
• Utilizing Technology
And MORE!
Meet with Area Partners:
Join us for lunch and take advantage of a unique opportunity to meet and network with Ingram Micro Channel Partners. Get an in-depth look at key products and learn first hand about the innovative projects that your peers are working on.
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Margarita Cohen, Sales Director, GovEd Western Division, Ingram Micro
Margarita Cohen is the Western Sales Director for the GovEd division at Ingram Micro. She has responsibility for the sales organization that provides service to customers within the GovEd division in the 33 western and central states. She was promoted to the position in April 2007. Prior to this position, Cohen generated outstanding business results in her previous role as Senior Business Development Manager within the GovEd division as well as worked on special Public Sector projects. She joined Ingram Micro in 2000. Cohen attended University of Arizona University and is based at the company’s corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, CA.
Keynote Presentation:
John Halpin, Vice President, SLED Strategic Programs, Center for Digital Education
John Halpin serves as the Vice President, SLED Strategic Programs for the Center for Digital Education. He has worked in the Public Sector information technology market for over 25 years.
Halpin has contributed to industry and professional publications as a writer and speaker. He has written for various outlets, including the national Business Journal Group, the McClatchy Newspapers chain and various corporate industry publications. He has spoken on public sector technology issues before ACUTA, DELC, Washington State Leadership Council, Ohio State Education Association, California League of Rural Counties and others.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Registration
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Margarita Cohen, Sales Director, GovEd Western Division, Ingram Micro
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Leading the Shift of Technology Implementation for Schools
In this session, representatives will discuss methods to address the challenges of today's dynamic school communities. They will also detail how to deliver effective learning anywhere, anytime through any networked device. 3Com also uses a secure converged environment that is reliable, easy to use and manage and is at a price that school budgets can afford.
Cheryle Walline, National Account Manager, 3Com
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch / Exhibit Area Open
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Keynote
Hot Topics in Education
John Halpin will share the latest research from the Center for Digital Education’s renowned research team on available grants and funding for education, spending trends and what is hot to sell right now in the K-12 market. He will also cover: Race to the Top, E-Rate changes, current technology demands and struggles, the National Education Technology Plan and explore the impact of these top news stories on the education market.
John Halpin, Vice President, SLED Strategic Programs, Center for Digital Education
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
The Latest LG Education Solutions
LG Business Solutions serves customers in the education and government space. During this presentation, you will learn about a broad range of products and services such as classroom projectors, network attached storage, desktop monitors and LCD public displays – and how they are being used in the K-12 arena.
Mike Piehl, Vertical Marketing Manager for Education, LG
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Reception / Exhibit Area Open
Directions
Parking (parking rates subject to change)
• Self-parking: complimentary
• Valet: $5
