CEN Rochester presents “The Explosion of e-Learning” featuring Paul Krause ’91, CEO of Element K

Do you know what the next big thing is in educating and training your students or employees? Online instruction and training - e-Learning through Element K

What makes it so popular?

How do Element K’s Fortune 1000 clients benefit from e-learning?

What made Element K so successful?

Come learn the answers to these questions and more at our first CEN Rochester event featuring Paul Krause ’91, CEO of Element K.

The popularity of e-Learning is growing at a fast pace. Companies and colleges alike are turning toward this method now more than ever due to the current economic climate. Virtual meetings, labs and classrooms along with web conferencing are being used because of their cost and time efficiency.  Their ease of use and self-paced training is also an added benefit. Element K is a leader in e-Learning, boasting partners that include Microsoft, Adobe and IBM. Paul Krause ’91, CEO of Element K, has been instrumental in the success of Element K. He has helped Element K expand overseas, connect with the right partners and grow the business to more than 700 professionals. 

About our Speaker
As CEO, Paul Krause is responsible for spearheading the rapid growth and development of Element K in every area of its business. A true visionary in the e-Learning industry, Krause is responsible for continuing Element K's history of quality and innovation.  He directs the company's overall business strategy, operations, and manages its relationships with key strategic partners.

Most recently, Krause oversaw the Online Learning Products business, the Learning Services business, and the Print Courseware business as President of Element K.  Before that he held the position of Executive Vice President. Since joining Element K (then Ziff Davis) in 1996, he held the positions of business manager for courseware publishing, and interactive product development. Krause also served as vice president of financial planning with the company. Prior to joining ZD Education, he held various financial, information technology and operational positions. Krause received his BS in Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University and an MBA from Simon Graduate School of Business Administration (University of Rochester).

Thursday, May 21, 2009 ~ 6:00 - 9:00pm

6:00 - 7:00: Networking, Heavy Appetizers, Cash Bar
7:00 - 7:25: Speaker Presentation
7:25 - 7:40: Q&A
7:40 - 8:00: Open Mike
8:00 - 9:00: Coffee and Networking

Cost: $25 Includes, Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, Networking, Speaker Presentation, and coffee

Location: Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, 1600 Bausch and Lomb Place, Rochester, NY 14604

Directions and Parking Information

Event Contact: Mindy Hillenbrand ~ 607.255.5258 ~ mindy.hillenbrand@cornell.edu

Special Thanks to Ross Lanzafame and his firm for hosting this event!