If you’re in charge of bringing tech into your school or district, it can be a daunting process to keep up with the newest products. Knowing what new ed tech products are out there is much different than experiencing the product, asking the questions that are important to your users and your school or district, and being able to do this all in one spot and at one time. That’s why an ed-tech showcase can be a tech director’s best friend.

If you’ve never attended an ed-tech showcase, it’s a time to get hands-on with new product offerings from the top Ed Tech manufacturers. AVI Systems actually hosts one of our regions’ leading ed-tech showcases, and it’s happening this year on Wednesday, October 18 at our customer experience center in Arlington Heights. This is your chance to interact with the newest models of interactive flat panels and classroom teaching tools, dive into TV/Broadcasting solutions, have some fun with Lu Interactive Playground, immerse yourself into AR/VR learning experiences, check out classroom audio systems, see our full eSport setup and learn how to get started - plus so much more! And with informative learning sessions offered throughout the day, this showcase goes beyond discovering the new ed tech that’s right for you.

We asked a few of our annual attendees to share with us why the AVI Education Showcase is a powerful and beneficial event to attend. See what they had to say:

Why do you attend AVI’s Education Showcase?

• I can connect with multiple manufacturers whose products we currently use throughout our District, all under one roof.
• I like to see what manufacturers have to offer currently and their roadmaps for what's to come.
• It is a great way to visit with multiple vendors at one time and in one place.  It gives me an opportunity to see and try products in person. And it’s also a great way to network with others who are looking for products for their districts where we can bounce questions and ideas off each other.

What would you say to someone who has never attended before on why they should attend AVI’s Education Showcase?

• It’s a great and efficient way to see new technology as well as some potential solutions to tech install challenges.
• Whether you have a specific need to a problem today, or are looking for future options, the show gives you the chance to see it all.
• AVI brings together a great group of vendors that have an impact on learning in one place. Anytime I can meet with multiple vendors at one time is a win with my busy schedule.

Do you find attending AVI’s Education Showcase valuable and relevant to your role with your school district?

• Absolutely. I’ve met with several company reps and learned quite a bit about current and emerging technology.
• 100%. It's always good to stay on top of what's new.
• Attending this showcase in the past has been a valuable experience because when I returned to my district I was generating POs right away from some needed products that I saw at the showcase.

Now that you’ve seen how powerful the AVI Education Showcase can be to help you meet the needs of your school and district tech users while also being convenient for your busy schedule, it’s time to make plans to attend. You can register for this free event here.