Educational Technology Innovation Summit

Date:	This is a multi-day event. Day 1 Feb 29, 2016 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Day 2 Mar 01, 2016 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
Cost:	$400.00 (CAD) (includes light breakfast, refreshments, lunch and FREE parking)
Location:	Edmonton (Edmonton Expo Centre - Northlands) 7515 118 Ave NW Google Map
Course code:	16-TI-116

The Educational Technology Innovation Summit on February 29 & March 1, 2016 will be held in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta. The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) is one of seven regional consortia in Alberta established to support regional professional development needs for all those who influence student learning. They work with schools, school authorities and our seven partner organizations to create professional development opportunities in an ongoing, coordinated and cost-effective manner.

The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium vision is as an advocate for quality professional development and as a service provider, ERLC works with its partners to develop, implement and assess professional development programs and comprehensive plans that support adult learning for students' sake.

Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and is well known for its scenic river valley and a thriving music and art community. Located 294 km (183 mi) north of Calgary, Edmonton is home to North America's largest shopping and entertainment complex, West Edmonton Mall. More than just a shopping centre, West Edmonton Mall also has a giant water park, a man-made lake, a skating rink, two mini-golf courses, 21 movie theatres, a Vegas-style casino and an amusement park with 25 rides and attractions. Average yearly visitation is approximately 30.8 million, making West Edmonton Mall the province's number-one tourist attraction. More information at http://www.wem.ca/.

Edmonton is also home to top-notch natural attractions that highlight and display the natural beauty of the world around us, whether it be close to home or more exotic locales. Edmonton's historical sites bring to life Edmonton's rich and colourful history in a way that is fun and interesting for people of all ages. More information at http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions.aspx and http://www.edmonton.com/for-visitors.aspx.

Things to see and do in Edmonton:

• The North Saskatchewan River is a majestic and beautiful river winding in a northeastern direction through Edmonton. Edmonton has one of the most extensive trail system through the river valley with more than 160 kilometres of maintained multi-use trails.

• Art Gallery of Alberta Designed by Los Angeles architect Randall Stout, new AGA opened to the public on January 31, 2010. The new Gallery features three floors of premiere exhibition space; the City of Edmonton Terrace; the Singhmar Centre for Art Education; Zinc restaurant; Shop AGA; Ledcor Theatre and an Art Rental and Sales Gallery.

• John Janzen Nature Centre

• Fort Edmonton Park Visit Canada's largest living history museum

• Muttart Conservatory The four pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory

• John Walter Museum

• Prince of Wales Armouries

• Edmonton Valley Zoo Get up close and personal

Hotel Accommodations

• Home2 Suites by Hilton (West) 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton.
  Click the hotel link above to reserve a room. The special room rate starting at $135.00 per night will be available until February 22nd or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

• The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton
  Call 1-800-228-3000 and mention “ERLC Summit 2016” to get the special rate of $170 for a traditional room or $210 for a deluxe room. Book by January 29, 2016 to enjoy these rates.
  You can take the LRT from these downtown hotels listed below (Churchill, Central, Enterprise Square or Corona stations) to the Coliseum station.

For other hotel options: http://www.downtownedmontonhotels.com/

Travel

Information for traveling to Edmonton:

• Air: Edmonton International Airport

• Bus: Red Arrow Motorcoach, Greyhound

• Train: VIA Rail Canada

Information for traveling while in Edmonton:

• Bus: Edmonton Transit System

• Taxi: Co-op Taxi Line, Edmonton Taxi Service Group

• Rental vehicle: Avis Rent a Car, Budget Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz Car Rental, National Car Rental

• Parking is free.

Sponsors

For More Information on Sponsorship

Extra Table or Meal Package

DIAMOND $10,000

• Please contact Denise Kay (denise.kay@erlc.ca) for this sponsor level.

GOLD $5,000.00

• Opportunity to offer a half hour Lunch and Learn session on each day
• First priority choice of location-draped 8’ X 8’ Booth
• Your logo with web link on website
• Recognition during keynote session
• Recognition during prize draws
• Recognition during meals
• Complimentary meal packages (max 4 valued at $440)
• Complimentary on-site parking (max 2)
• 600 watt outlet
• Additional booths can be purchased

SILVER $3,000.00

• Opportunity to offer a half hour Lunch and Learn session
• Selection of location draped 8’ X 8’ Booth
• Your logo with web link on website
• Recognition during prize draws
• Recognition during a meal
• Complimentary meal packages (max 2—valued at $220)
• Complimentary on-site parking (max 1)
• 600 watt outlet
• Additional booths can be purchased

BRONZE $1,000.00

• Assigned location of 6’ draped table
• Your logo on website
• Recognition during prize draws (if min $25 prize given)
• 600 watt outlet
• Additional booths can be purchased
• One complimentary meal package (valued at $110)