2. It’s not just ed tech. It’s education innovations, solutions and development for every educator. Build timely skills that matter most for today’s relevant topics. Grow your professional learning community by interacting with 18,000+ educators and ed tech industry experts from around the globe. Experience the latest education products and services with more than 500 tech companies. Get access to 150 hands-on workshops and 300 innovative sessions, lectures and panels.

3. We are all connected. ISTE is: A nonprofit membership association for educators. Founder of the ISTE Standards (formerly the NETS), used across the nation and around the world. An educational technology advocate dedicated to bringing the voice of educators to policy makers. Linked to 78 affiliate organizations around the world.

4. We are all ISTE.

5. Why should you attend ISTE 2014? Connect with your colleagues from around the globe who are shaping the future of learning with technology. You’ll experience more than: 300 sessions, lectures and panels 150 hands-on workshops 500 exhibiting companies, agencies and organizations 400 poster sessions and other informal learning environments 18,000+ educators and ed tech industry experts from around the globe Subscribe to the ISTE 2014 mailing list, today!

6. Hear what your colleagues are saying. “We cannot just shut our doors and teach as we always have. Collaboration is key, for students and teachers. By making new connections across all subject areas, ISTE’s conference offers a chance for us to find new ideas to take back to colleagues.” —Lisa Butler Member Since 2011

7. Hear what your colleagues are saying. “Sometimes a nontechnology teacher might say, ‘What could be there for me at a technology conference?’ There is something here for everyone, for every content area, every curricular design, everyone.” —Peggy Sheehy Member Since 2004

8. Mark your calendar! Lowest registration rates are effective until March 31, 2014. Affiliate members receive $10 off standard and $30 off premium ISTE membership. Volunteer and receive a discount on registration, plus receive a free T-shirt! Save time and book housing online through our website. Connect all year long Via Twitter @ISTEconnects (#iste2014) Facebook facebook.com/LikeISTE ISTE Connects blog isteconnects.org