ILC 2008 will offer local, state and national education, business and technology media the opportunity to learn more about the latest and most innovative education strategies, as well as innovative companies, products and services.  Media representatives are required to check in and obtain press credentials from the designated Press Room at the San Jose Convention Center prior to attending ILC activities.  Media will be given press credentials and notified of scheduled press events throughout the conference. The ILC Press Room serves as a work site, meeting place and lounge during the conference and is staffed by public relations professionals. To make your reporting on ILC as efficient and effective as possible, the Press Room will provide the following opportunities:

News release/media kit distribution: Information provided by exhibitors and sponsors will be made available to attending media on the Virtual Newsroom and in the on-site Press Room.

Press Conferences and Interview Space: Press conferences may be held in the Press Room by exhibitors and sponsors, and will be scheduled and publicized in advance. One-on-one interviews may also be conducted in the Press Room, as space and non-conflicting activities permit. Space can be reserved by contacting the Press Room staff at ILCpress@1105media.com.

Wireless Internet access: Wireless Internet access will be provided so you may work or write directly from the Press Room.  Please be sure to have an active wireless card for your laptop computer. A desktop computer will be available to use on a first-come, first-serve basis.

ILC website and Virtual Newsroom: The ILC Virtual Newsroom is designed to give media fast access to up-to-date information, news releases, schedules and graphics needed to cover the conference.

Registered press directory: The registered press directory will give exhibitors and sponsors the opportunity to schedule press meetings and product demonstrations prior to ILC 2008. Knowledge of potential stories before the conference enables media to cover the event more efficiently. The registered press list will be made available online after September 22, 2008. Access to conference activities is only available to registered press.
 
The Press Room is located in Room D of the San Jose Convention Center.

Press Room Hours:
Monday, October 13, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Note: Monday, October 13, is workshops and Leadership Forum only; the Press Room will open at 3:00 p.m. For more information, please e-mail ILCpress@1105media.com or call Rick Oppenheim at (850) 386-9100.