Educators remain in dark when it comes to video conferencing technology

UK: With many education establishments still to take the plunge and realise the benefits of video conferencing solutions, the inaugural Business Breakthrough Event aims to bring together key vendors, resellers and industry analysts to dispel the myth that it is only the domain of large scale, global enterprises.

Hosted by global market research company Wainhouse Research, in partnership with unified communications specialist Imago Group, The Business Breakthrough Event will take place on Thursday 29 May at The Brewery, London, with a sister event taking place in Paris on 3 June. Vendors working in the education sector - including Polycom, Vidyo and Smart Technologies - will be on hand to guide end users through the video conferencing minefield and identify applications and opportunities for schools, colleges and universities.

As well as presentations from key vendors, a strong conference line-up includes Owen Ellis, chair of the AV user group, and end users including Thomson Reuters and Neopost giving their views on how best to implement and reap the benefits of video conferencing and collaboration within the organisation. Mina Patel, a consultant from Video Conferencing for Learning (VCFL) will also be on hand to offer advice to educators who want to develop video conferencing technology in their classrooms and lecture theatres.