InnoTech is an annual one-day conference and exposition highlighting Austin's innovation and technology development opportunities. Guided and directed by executives in Austin and throughout Central Texas, InnoTech creates networking and learning opportunities for local business and technology managers.St. Edward's University and Director of Corporate and Government Relations, Linda Edwards, have been involved with Innotech since its inception in 2003. The goal of the sponsorship is part of an effort to serve as an educational and business resource for Austin's technology and global business sector.

"St. Edward's offers a blended approach to adult education, from professional certifications to degree completion programs and graduate degrees. We bring together higher education, technical training and professional development to strengthen the competitive edge of individuals as well as local and global businesses."

Highlights of the 2009 Innotech Austin include:

• Joe Corella, National Technology Director, Microsoft Corporation will present the 2009 InnoTech Keynote Address: Delivering Business Impact: A Strategic View of Windows 7 & Optimized Desktop

• Robin Johnson, Chief Information Officer, Dell, Inc. will deliver InnoTech's Annual Fireside Chat, an informal presentation followed by audience Q & A.

• eMarketing Summit, a separate registration event at InnoTech

• Austin CIO Summit & IT Executive Awards, an IT Executive, Invitation Only Event

• Microsoft Tech Symposium

In addition, the St. Edward's Professional Education Center will present the following trainings:

ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY PEC

The St. Edward's University Professional Education Center, located in Northwest Austin specializes in IT productivity, project management, executive development, career management, and financial industry certification, among others. Training is customized to meet the specific performance needs of global competitors. For more information, visit www.pec.stedwards.edu.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is named among the top five "Up-and-Coming Universities" in the Western Region by its academic peers in a 2010 U.S. News & World Report survey. For seven consecutive years St. Edward's has been recognized as one of " America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report and this year by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. St. Edward's is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university of nearly 5,300 students located in Austin, Texas. For more information on St. Edward's University, visit www.stedwards.edu.

Media Contact:

Mischelle Diaz

Director of Communications

512.448-8404

mischela@stedwards.edu