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TechFest 2020 Event Calendar

TechFest Seattle
Thursday, October 14th, 2021
8:00am - 3:00pm
The flagship event of the year is moving to the winter! Come network with your peers and check out the latest in education technology. This year we will be focusing on remote learning, Esports, student tools and devices, and networking solutions.

TechFest Virtual Event
Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
See what you missed!
Our first virtual TechFest will follow the same patern as our live shows. Each hour school districts will be sharing what is currently working for them in their classrooms! Keynote presentations, vendor sponsorship giveaways, and more!

TechFest Spokane - Virtual
TBA
8:30am - 2:00pm
We are very excited to bring TechFest to the greater Spokane region. Featured speakers include Coeur D'Alene and Spokane School district. Topics range from one-to-one device deployments to cyber security in remote locations. Join us for food, prizes, and more!

2020 Virtual TechFest
Our first digital TechFest was a great success! Thank you for attending this experience in the VirBela world.
We will continue to offer a streaming form of our in-person events going forward. This will allow educators and administrators to attend breakout sessions from leaders in the industry, from the comfort of their offices and homes.
"There is no better venue than the beautiful Tulalip Casino Hotel! What an inspiring event!"
- Matt Lawson, Snohomish School District
Previous Featured Speakers

Thomas Furness III - Grandfather of Virtual Reality

Mandy Manning - 2018 National Teacher of the Year

Thuan Nguyen - Former Assistant Superintendent at Kent SD

Michelle Zimmerman - Director of Innovative T&L - Renton Prep

Mark Finstrom - Chief Technology Officer - Highline Public Schools

Brooke Trisler - Chief Technology Officer - Mukilteo SD

Shannon Davenport - Director of Professional Learning

Dennis Small - Educational Technology Director - OSPI

Abby Zenk - Chief Instruction and Assessment Officer, RPCS

Eric Chambers - Director of E-rate and Special Services

Jeff Charbonneau - 2013 National Teacher of the Year

Fran Mauney - Intel K-12 Education Leader
Who Attends?

Snoqualmie Valley School District, WA

Portland Public Schools, OR

Post Falls School District, ID

Tacoma Public Schools, WA

Burlington-Edison School District, WA

Yelm Community Schools, WA
TechFest attendees consist of those involved in education - Superintendents, Technology & Curriculum Directors, Principals, and many other industry professionals. They will be able to fully emerge themselves in the latest tools and learn how districts are currently using them.