About Us

The Georgia Educational Technology Consortium grew out of the success of the Georgia Educational Technology Conference, which debuted in 1989 at the Ironworks Trade Center in Columbus. In 2000, Dr. Mark Check was elected the first President of the newly formed Georgia Educational Technology Consortium.

Dr. Wayne Robinson became president of the 15-member Board of Directors in 2002. Dr. Brian Blanton assumed the presidency in 2016.

The non-profit organization has contracted with McRae Conferences & Trade Shows, Inc., of Tallahassee to coordinate some activities for the Consortium and the Conference. The Directors are all unpaid volunteers who supervise the Consortium’s projects.

In addition to the annual GaETC Conference, the Consortium now supports two other projects: the Georgia Educational Technology Fair, which is an annual state-wide competition for students, and Innovation Grants, a program that presents monetary awards to Georgia teachers who use technology in innovative ways to advance education.

WHAT WE DO

The Georgia Educational Technology Consortium, Inc.®, a non-profit corporation independent of any educational or commercial entities, is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, all unpaid volunteers, under the leadership of Dr. Brian Blanton of Henry County Schools.

The Consortium sponsors the annual Georgia Educational Technology Conference and the Georgia Student Technology Competition. Each year, the Consortium awards several Innovation Grants to teachers.

Jill Hobson, of Gainesville City Schools (GA), is the chair for the GaETC Conference. Tom Lamb, a retired educator from Forsyth County, is in charge of the Student Technology Competition, and Dr. Paulina Kuforiji of Columbus State University supervises the Innovation Grants program.

WHAT MAKES GAETC SO SPECIAL?
GaETC is the culmination of technology and educational excellence. With award winning speakers, revolutionary techniques, and game-changing technologies, GaETC 2021 is must for anyone in the education space.  Hear from the experts, stay on the cutting edge, ignite your passion, network with peers, and level up your game!

BECOME A SPONSOR
Get your brand, products, or services in front of thousands of educators and influencers in the education space.

WHY EXHIBIT AT GAETC?
At GaETC you can showcase your products and services to an audience and venue perfectly tailored to your market and niche. GaETC provides the perfect opportunity for vendors to meet new customers and improve connections with current customers.

EXHIBITORS INFO
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WHO ATTENDS GAETC?
GaETC is one of the largest educational technology conferences in the southeast. At GaETC you can expect a wide range of dedicated professionals, attentive, and ready to engage in learning about new processes, techniques, services, and advice.

Media Specialists
Principals/Deans
School Technology Coordinators
Computer Educators
System Technology Coordinators
District Administrators & Superintendents
Teachers

ATTEND GAETC
Learn more about new techniques, technologies, and services that are pushing the boundaries of modern education! Get involved on the ground floor with experts and peers who share a passion for educational advancement.

WHY ATTEND GAETC 2021?
GaETC is the culmination of technology and educational excellence. Hear from the experts, learn new skills, meet vendors and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in education and technology, all while having a blast with your peers!