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​Save the date! The Spring Conference will take place March 19-21, 2018
The New York State
Educational Media/Technology Association
2026 Corporate Partner Showcase and Spring Conference
will be held
Tuesday, March 3 to Thursday, March 5, 2026
Embassy Suites Destiny USA, 311 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse, NY 13204
Conference season is officially underway!
We are excited to share the flyer (CLICK)
for the EMTA Spring Conference taking place this March.
Conference registration is now open, and we encourage you to register early:
• Early Bird rate ends January 23
• Regular registration closes January 31
In addition to registering for the conference, attendees will need to book their hotel accommodations directly with the hotel using our EMTA conference rate.
The flyer includes:
• The conference registration link
• The hotel reservation link with the EMTA rate information
Please note that hotel rooms at the conference rate are limited and will fill quickly, so early booking is strongly recommended.
We’re looking forward to another engaging and collaborative EMTA conference and hope to see many of you there in March.
Last Year's Conference: Spring 2024
EMTA Awards Chairperson, Sue Leblanc, gives the Past President plaque to Allie Comes (2021-2022)
EMTA Awards Chairperson, Sue Leblanc, gives the Past President plaque to Alicia Sherman (2022-2023)
President-Elect, Julia Iannello, and Irina Tuule from Eduporium, show off the original artwork that Julia purchased at the auction. Artwork by Irina.
Past Conferences: Spring 2023
Past Conferences: Spring 2019 Conference
Richard reads a poem he wrote for Deb's retirement.
Katie Bertrand receives the Distinguished Service Award
Jim Hopper waves to the camera at the EMTA dinner.
Past Conferences: Spring 2016 Conference
Dr. Faith Rogow from Project Looksharp kicks off the Spring Conference with a Keynote on Media Literacy and Early Childhood.
Kelly Wilson demonstrates alternative uses for a basket at the annual auction.
The annual auction helps to fund our Media Literacy Grant.
Dr. Faith Rogow from Project Looksharp kicks off the Spring Conference with a Keynote on Media Literacy and Early Childhood.
Dr. Anthony Betrus from SUNY Potsdam talks game-based learning with MinecraftEdu.
Jim Belair presents Diana Wendell with the Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Faith Rogow from Project Looksharp kicks off the Spring Conference with a Keynote on Media Literacy and Early Childhood.
Tina Laramie from Vernon-Verona-Sherrill presents information about her Media Literacy Grant and the VVS Voice.
The NYS EMTA recognized Pat Skelly for her commitment and professional support. Happy retirement!
Past Conferences: Spring 2015 Conference
Katie Bertrand, EMTA Secretary, presents Diana Wendell with the President's plaque.
Frank W. Baker, author of Media Literacy in the K-12 Classroom, and Frank Gallagher, Executive Director of Cable in the Classroom.
Frank Baker kicks off the conference with a keynote.
Frank Baker kicks off the conference with a keynote.
Frank Baker kicks off the conference with a keynote.
Katie Bertrand shows off one of the auction items. The annual auction helps to fund our Media Literacy Grants.
Cyndy Schiebe and Faith Rogow are the co-founders of Project Looksharp out of Ithaca College. Cyndy was one of our conference presenters.
Cyndy Scheibe of Project LookSharp out of Ithaca College presents to the group.
Past Conferences: Spring 2014 Conference
Barb presents Richard with the Distinguished Service Award.
Barb presents Richard with the Distinguished Service Award.
Barb presents Richard with the Distinguished Service Award.
Barb Siemaszko and Jim Belair lead the annual auction.
Barb Siemaszko and Jim Belair lead the annual auction.
Barb Siemaszko and Jim Belair lead the annual auction.
Barb Siemaszko and Jim Belair lead the annual auction.
