EDUCAUSE 2006—the premier information technology event in higher education—was held October 9–12 in Dallas, Texas. Focused on the theme "Spurring Innovation and Marshalling Resources," the diverse program offered a variety of ways to gather information, engage with peers in the higher education IT community, and hear from leading figures in the field, including preconference seminars; track sessions; poster sessions; small group meetings; and corporate exhibits, presentations, and workshops.
The conference's energizing setting was a place to germinate new ideas, forge valuable collaborations, and discover effective strategies. Attendees met people from all professional levels; from all sizes and types of institutions; and from across the United States and around the world, and used the opportunity to recharge professionally and come away with useful ideas and an expanded network of colleagues.