Gold Sponsors

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Through the company’s unique position within both the library and academic markets, Cengage Learning is providing integrated learning solutions that bridge from the library to the classroom.

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 65 languages.

Rosetta Stone provides interactive solutions that are acclaimed for the speed and power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone. Available in more than 30 languages, Rosetta Stone language-learning solutions are used by schools, organizations and millions of individuals in over 150 countries throughout the world. The company was founded in 1992 on the core beliefs that learning a language should be natural and instinctive and that interactive technology can replicate and activate the immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.

Silver Sponsors

Founded by a unique team of education veterans with unparalleled experience,  2tor Inc. is a private company that partners with preeminent institutions of higher education to deliver rigorous, selective degree programs online.

Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, Arizona State offers more than 30 online degrees. Courses are designed and instructed by ASU faculty. Students learn in a rigorous and engaging online environment. The result is a more meaningful experience with superior learning outcomes.

Founded in 1976, Acer ranks among the world’s top five branded PC vendors. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus its resources on developing technologically advanced, user-friendly solutions. The decision to support the sales of its product lines through specific marketing activities that best utilize distribution channels, has allowed Acer to achieve excellent results worldwide.

At Cisco, we believe that all societies need to be learning societies.   Together, through our innovative solutions and partnerships we connect, engage, and empower learners, educators, and leaders to improve learning, accelerate economic growth, and strengthen social wellbeing. To help achieve Learning Societies, we offer Education 3.0 and Cisco Connected Learning Solutions that form the foundation of 21st century education and help schools, colleges, and universities along their journey of transforming the learning experience.

As the world’s largest provider of digital course materials, CourseSmart’s catalog includes over 90% of the core textbooks in use today in North American Higher Education as eTextbooks, as well as the largest online catalog of eResources and digital course materials available for instant access.

Knewton has developed the world’s first adaptive learning engine, which customizes educational content to create a uniquely personalized learning experience for every student. Knewton’s patented algorithms currently power its GMAT, LSAT, and SAT prep courses, and it is now partnering with universities, publishers and other educational organizations to make personalized learning available to everyone worldwide.

Kno, Inc. is fundamentally changing the way students learn, by offering new ways to digitally consume, organize, create and share knowledge.  Kno is a transformative tablet textbook that artfully blends the intuitive experience of the conventional textbook with a rich digital world of video, note taking, collaboration and more.

Marvell is the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology for storage, mobile, networking, wireless, and consumer products.Taken together, this diverse product portfolio comprises a total solution for today’s education needs: lightening fast processing to real-time content delivered in rich HD. For more information about Marvell’s education initiatives, visit mobylize.org

The New York Times Company has a long history in the education universe offering innovative products designed for educators and students. In 2007, the Company launched The New York Times Knowledge Network which includes online courses with Times journalists and leading universities; the Epsilen eLearning platform; and a digital repository featuring content from The New York Times and other providers.

Trend MicroTrend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in Internet content security and threat management with over 20 years of experience. We deliver top-ranked security protecting data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Our industry-leading cloud-computing security technology and products stop threats where they emerge. For additional information, visit www.trendmicro.com

The University of Southern California’s School of Social Work ranks among the nation’s top 10 social work graduate programs and maintains the oldest social work master’s and Ph.D. programs in the West. With its reputation for educational excellence, cultural diversity and significant research funding, the school prepares students for leadership roles in public and private organizations that serve individuals, families and communities in need. The USC School of Social Work was the first to endow a center for interdisciplinary social work research – the Hamovitch Center for Science in the Human Services – and remains a pioneer in translational research, experiential learning and academic innovation.

At the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies , high-tech tools and classic storytelling come together to pioneer new ways to teach and to train. Historically, simulations focus on drills and mechanics. What sets ICT apart is a focus on human interactions and emotions—areas that are recognized as increasingly important in developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. ICT is a world leader in developing virtual humans who think and behave like real people and in creating immersive environments to experientially transport participants to other places. ICT technologies include virtual reality applications for mental health treatment and training, videogames for U.S soldiers to hone negotiation and cultural awareness skills and virtual human museum guides who teach science concepts to young people.

Basic Sponsors

Ypulse is the leading authority on youth. We study the opinions and behavior of tweens, teens, collegians and young adults in order to provide news, commentary, events, research and strategy for marketing, brand and media professionals.