Preliminary Rounds: Trailblazer Theater, Expo Hall, Booth 2033
| Thursday, January 16 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., 2 - 3 p.m., 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
In each round, 9 or 10 participating companies will have three minutes to present. Four companies will be selected to go on to the Pitchfest final!
The Final Four: Trailblazer Theater, Expo Hall, Booth 2033
| Friday, January 17 | 10 - 11 a.m. |
Each of the four companies in the final round will have six minutes to present and four minutes to answer questions from the judges.
A unique panel of judges will be seated for each round. Our superintendent, administrator and CIO judges are selected from a broad range of backgrounds in education and/or education technology. Judges’ input will be limited to questions asked of the participants and any comments made after each presentation.
One winner will be selected during the final round and will receive a complimentary 10'x10' exhibit space at FETC 2021 and a $10,000 media advertising package in District Administration magazine and digital properties.
Industry Accelerators supporting Education Technology companies will be invited to nominate/send up to 3 companies to present at Pitchfest. Startups who are exhibiting in the Startup Pavilion or in a booth may apply.
Company selection criteria
