EdTech 2015 Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities
University of Limerick, 28-29 May 2015
Dear Commercial Colleagues
We invite you to partner the Irish Learning Technology Association to provide a high-quality
interactive EdTech2015 conference in the University of Limerick (UL) on May 28-29 2015.
We welcome the ongoing support of our previous commercial partners and welcome new vendors in
presenting Ireland’s seminal technology-enhanced learning conference.
Why Attend EdTech2015?
The Horizon Report for Higher Education in Ireland will be launched at EdTech2015 by New Media
Consortium CEO Prof. Larry Johnson and Director of Special Projects Alex Freeman who will be
conference keynotes. . Horizon Reports are downloaded 5m times per year, and offer a significant
international comparative analysis contribution both to this theme, and to wider policy making.
We are delighted that Dr. Jim Devine, author of the Strategic and Leadership Perspectives on Digital
Capacity in Irish Higher Education Report will present a keynote address at the conference; and will
facilitate an international Experts Panel featuring industry, education, and state agency contributors.
This Report was commissioned on behalf of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching
and Learning in Higher Education; Ireland’s funding body for teaching and learning in HE.
We are pleased that HEAnet Contracts Manager, Garvan McFeeley will attend EdTech2015. With
institutional clustering and mergers on the horizon, the TEL landscape is moving towards national
framework agreements facilitated by the HEAnet. It has recently published a Video Services
Support Framework, building on the 2014 VLE and Support Services Framework with future
potential supplier frameworks being considered on behalf of the Irish HE sector (e.g. video and
ePortfolio solutions).
The EdTech conference is recognised as the most important higher education gathering point for
policy makers, TEL Managers and practitioners in the academic calendar and attracts approximately
230 national and international delegates each year with a similar live online audience.
Originating in 1998, EdTech is Ireland’s longest running eLearning conference. Recent cessation of
government-funded higher education eLearning conferences has further enhanced EdTech’s role as
the must-attend seminal conference on the Irish landscape.
We welcome the ongoing support of our previous commercial partners and invite new vendors in
presenting Ireland’s seminal technology-enhanced learning conference.
For further information please contact:
Paul Gormley (paul.gormley@nuigalway.ie)
Chair, Irish Learning Technology Association
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Content
This Sponsors/Exhibitor pack contains the following information:
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EdTech2015 Conference Information - Overview
 About the Horizon Report
 Key Conference Dates
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EdTech2015 Conference Information – Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
 About the EdTech2015 Conference
 Conference Format
 Conference Venue: University of Limerick
 Sponsor and exhibitor central location
 Sponsor/ Exhibitor integrated conference session: The ‘Elevator Pitch’
 Conference Sponsors’ Package €1,000
 Conference Exhibitors’ Package €500
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EdTech2014 Sponsors and Exhibitors Listing
 EdTech2014 Sponsors
 Technology in Action vendor/institutional presentations and workshops
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EdTech2015 Sponsorship and Exhibitor Submission form
 Book a place at EdTech2015 – application form
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EdTech2015 Conference Information - Overview
NMC Horizon Report – Fact Sheet
The NMC Horizon Project Reaches Over 160 Countries!
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When it comes to analysing emerging technology uptake in education, the NMC Horizon Project
is truly global in scope and reach.
Horizon Reports are downloaded in more than 160 countries and growing.
To date, over 40 editions of the NMC Horizon Report have been published, along with 50 foreign
language translations in areas including global higher education, K-12 education, libraries, and
museums.
The regional- and sector-focused NMC Technology Outlook series has examined STEM+
education, community colleges, Australian tertiary education, European schools, Latin American
higher education, Brazilian schools, Singaporean schools, and Norwegian schools.
Horizon Reports and downloaded 5m times per year
The Horizon Report for Irish Higher Education will be launched at EdTech2015
The Expert Panel that developed this report comprises an all-Ireland membership
representing higher education institutions, industry, state agencies, and independent
representatives.
The Horizon Report consortium partners are: the Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA);
the National Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL) at Dublin City University; and the New
Medial Consortium (NMC).
EdTech2015 Key Information
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Conference Date:
Conference Location:
Conference website
LinkedIn
Email
Twitter
28 - 30 May 2015
University College Dublin, Ireland
http://ilta.ie/edtech/edtech2015/
ILTA Group
info@ilta.ie
#edtech15; @iltatweets
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EdTech 2015 Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Dear Colleague
We invite you to partner the Irish Learning Technology Association to provide a high-quality
interactive EdTech2015 conference the University of Limerick on May 28-29 2015. This
year's conference theme is Beyond the Horizon: Policy, Practice and Possibilities and will
see the launch of the Horizon Report for Irish Higher Education by the New Media
Consortium team.
Conference format
The EdTech 2015 conference will offer a dynamic programme of events, along with plenty of
opportunity for informal networking and discussion. The programme will include:
practitioner and research papers; demonstration and workshop sessions; short
presentations and practice exchange fora; interactive poster presentations; as well as
Technology in Action showcases illustrating industry and education teamwork successes.
Conference Location: University of Limerick
The EdTech 2015 conference will be hosted by the University of Limerick at the Kemmy
Business School.
The University of Limerick (UL), is located on the west coast of Ireland along the picturesque
River Shannon and enjoys an unspoiled natural environment blended with state-of-the-art
teaching and research facilities. It is served by Shannon international airport, a national rail
terminus, and is accessible by bus and car. UL has an excellent international reputation for
hosting educational and commercial conferences.
UL was awarded prestigious 5-star rankings for graduate employability, innovation and
knowledge transfer, teaching, engagement, internationalisation and infrastructure by QS
Stars independent assessors.
With close to 12,000 students, including more than 2,000 international students each year,
UL is a young and enterprising university with a proud record of innovation in education and
scholarship. A survey of Irish students recently voted UL Ireland’s most popular university
with a satisfaction rating of 85%.
Angelica Risquez (eLearning Coordinator) and Padraig Hyland (Manager, Educational
Technology) are leading the UL local organising team comprising staff from the Learning and
Teaching Unit, Teaching and Learning Centre, and Audio Visual Services for EdTech2015.
URL: http://www.ul.ie/
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EdTech2015 Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsor/Exhibitor Central Location
The exhibition area for EdTech2015 is located directly outside the three presentation rooms,
and adjacent to the registration desk, that will be used at the conference. This airy and
pleasant location is also a general thoroughfare for UL building staff and students thereby
maximising potential footfall for exhibitors. Tea/coffee and refreshments will be served in
this area for direct access and networking opportunities.
Sponsor/ Exhibitor Participation Conference Session: The ‘Elevator Pitch’
We value the exhibitor input into the design and delivery of our conference. As part of this
aim we have incorporated a popular 30 minute session titled ‘The Elevator Pitch’ where all
sponsors/exhibitor will be allocated 2 minutes to ‘pitch your wares’ to a captive audience
(as well as promoting any spot prizes, invitation to test or trial your products etc.).
The Elevator Pitch session is scheduled as the second presentation slot on the first day of
the EdTech conference. This is strategically scheduled directly after the opening keynote
address, which traditionally attracts the highest delegate attendance.
Conference Sponsors’ Package €1,000 (+ bullets denote additional package elements)
 We will publicise and prioritise sponsors names, logos (where possible) and web
links on the conference website, delegate documentation packs and
communications
 Sponsors are invited to exhibit at the conference; and will be supplied of a table,
power and internet connection in an area adjacent to the conference refreshment
area (NOTE: please bring any additional power cables that you may need)
 Sponsorship fees include conference registration status for 3 representatives.
 Sponsors and exhibitors will be provided with a full delegate list at the start of the
EdTech conference
 Five sponsors will be invited to participate and present a paper in our dedicated
Technology in Action conference strand, which promotes synergies between
vendors and educational partners (see EdTech2013 presentations below)
 Where feasible, sponsors may present an interactive workshop at EdTech2014
 Technology in Action papers are included in ILTA’s online journal TEL Ireland
Conference Exhibitors’ Package €500
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We will publicise exhibitors names, logos (where possible) and web links on the
conference website and in delegate documentation packs
Exhibitors will have the facility to exhibit at the conference; and will be supplied with
a table, power and internet connection in an area adjacent to the conference
refreshment area. (NOTE: please bring any additional power cables that you may
need)
Exhibitor’s fees includes conference registration for 2 representatives
Sponsors and exhibitors will be provided with a full delegate list at the start of the
EdTech conference
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EdTech2014 Sponsors Listing
Last year drew our highest number of sponsors and exhibitors:
We will be capping the number of exhibitor places at 12 for EdTech2015.
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Technology in Action Presentations EdTech2013
Showcases of educational and eLearning industry partnerships from the virtual chalk-face
URL: http://ilta.ie/edtech/edtech-2013/conference-videos/
Trinity College Dublin with Blackboard
Presenters:
Cicely Roche TCD
Title:
Online Assessment of Reflective Practice and Teamwork: Technology‐Enhanced
Learning in the Final Semester
NUI Galway with Apple
Presenters:
Sean O’Grádaigh, NUI Galway
Title:
Using Apple Technologies (iTunesU and iBooks) to create authentic and personalized
teaching content
UCD with Panopto Solutions
Presenter:
Aidan O’Donovan, UCC with Ravi Khakhar, Panopto
Title:
Engaging Students Through Video: A Technology in Action Case Study
Previous Sponsor Presentations and Workshops EdTech
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Collab8 (Steve Milligan)– Connect with your Online Audience: Best Practice in Planning, Merging
and Delivering Virtual Classrooms and Webinars
TypeTec (Keith Young) and Apple (Éanna Ó Brádaigh) – iBooks Author
Gavin Henrick – What’s New in Moodle 2
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Sponsor/Exhibitor Submission Form
EdTech Conference, May 28 - 29 2015
Please complete all relevant parts of this form and email to paul.gormley@nuigalway.ie
From: _ ___________________________________
(Name of individual authorising sponsorship for EdTech 2015)
I wish to take up the (Please pick one option):
 Sponsor’s package @1000 euro
 Exhibitor’s package @500 euro
Name and address of organisation we will use this name on our web site and in print; please
take care to spell it accurately.
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Name of contact for follow up, ILTA will contact the person directly for co-ordination of the
sponsorship, and use of logo etc
Contact email address:
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Contact phone number:
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URL to which you would like us to link to
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