From Zoom to Room: How In-Person Meetings Close Deals — and Where to Find Us in 2026

Remember when partnerships started with a conversation, a whiteboard, and a handshake? Good news: we’re back. The EdTech world is rediscovering what schools have always known: trust travels better in person. Yes, we still love a good video call. But the best solutions are built across a table, not across a laggy connection.

As we ramp up our end-of-year travel plan and kick off 2026, we’re leaning into face-to-face time. Listening to your challenges, mapping real workflows, and leaving you with a plan you can act on Monday morning.

Why In-Person Wins (Again)

• Speed to clarity. Ten minutes at a booth can replace ten email threads.
• Context you can’t get on screen. Seeing your device mix, system and process bottlenecks, and ticket flow in person sharpens the solution.
• Trust built the old-fashioned way. A handshake still means something, and so does being there when you need us.

What to Expect When You Meet With Us

• A quick needs assessment (no 40-slide monologues)
• Live walk-throughs of: repair workflows, buyback/ITAD options, extended warranty models, and ship-in vs. pickup logistics
• Concrete next steps: timelines, quotes, and a clear owner on our side

Bring your pain points, your device aging curve, and your “this always breaks” list. We’ll bring options.

Where to Find Us (Late 2025 Into 2026)

We’re excited to meet you at these K-12 and EdTech gatherings. Come say hey, swap war stories, and let’s sketch your 2026 plan together. Oh, and don’t forget the free swag!

• ACOT 2025 — Arkansas Conference of Technology, Nov. 4-7
  
• FETC 2026 — Future of Education Technology Conference, Jan. 11-14
  
• TCEA 2026 — Texas Computer Education Association, Jan. 31-Feb. 4
  
• BrainStorm 2026 — BrainStorm EdTech Conference, March 8-10
  
• ATLIS 2026 — Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, April 26-29
  
• AETC 2026 — Alabama Education Technology Conference, June 15-19
  
• ISTE 2026 — International Society for Technology in Education, June 28-July 1
  

P.S. If you don’t see your state show listed, reach out. We’re building regional visits around these dates and can swing by your district.

Make the Most of the Meetup

• Bring a snapshot of your device fleet. (Model mix, counts, warranty states.)
• Share your ticket data. Even a rough export helps us spot bottlenecks.
• Flag your “must be fixed by” dates. We’ll reverse-engineer the schedule.

Let’s Take It From a Demo to a Handshake

If you’re ready to turn “we should talk” into “let’s get this done,” grab time with us at a show, or schedule a meeting for a time that works for you. Either way, the plan ends with working devices, clearer workflows, and one less thing keeping you up at night.