New for 2010

Every year we take past attendee feedback and transform it into new learning opportunities for you. We do this not because we are tasked to come up with new things, but because we truly believe a great conference is not a one-way street. Your opinions and suggestions help to make this conference successful. Here are some new things features for 2010. Check back often, as we’re constantly tweaking the program. We’re perfectionists after all!

Green Session Materials

This year, ASTD is "going green" with paperless session materials (handouts) for concurrent education sessions.* Help make ASTD TechKnowledge® a green conference experience! There will be multiple download options available for conference attendees. Watch the video to learn more, and visit this page for updates and instructions.

*Paper materials WILL be provided for Preconference Workshops, Creation Stations, and Tech-Intensive sessions.

Please choose one of the options below. You will download a .zip file that includes instructions. You will need to "unzip" the file (extract files) before you use it.

PDF - Click here to download a PDF of the session materials if you plan to bring your laptop to the conference, or to print the materials yourself. Printers will not be provided at the conference center, so please plan in advance. Download is 8MB
Mac users must download Adobe Reader.
Kindle - Click here for Kindle download and instructions (40MB)
iPhone - Click here for iPhone download and instructions
Other - If you aren't planning to bring your computer and don't have a Kindle or iPhone, you can view the session materials from any web-enabled device (Nokia, Palm, etc.) via EPUB, MOBI or HTML formats! (42MB)
Any web-enabled device – Click to view the session materials instantly, via the web. Please note that there may be differences in formatting.

Wireless

Wireless internet access is available in many of the educational and common areas, not including the Expo floor. Please check the Program Guide addendum for additional information. There will also be a limted number of seated tables and electrical outlets in the back of educational areas for those with laptops.

Concentrated Learning

Dive into the learning experience with Tech Intensives. These two hour sessions focus on topics requiring more depth and interactive delivery, including: Adobe Captivate, Low Cost Development, Virtual Facilitation, Mobile Learning, Learning Transfer, and more.

Putting Theory into Practice

This year’s Closing General Session takes an interactive spin. Experts will facilitate small group discussions of key topics with you and your peers. Groups will use Twitter to report their highlights to the full audience. You will discover the tangible strategies to implement lessons learned from the conference back on the job.

Insights from Industry Leaders

An inside look into some of the world’s top brands with insightful commentary from representatives at MetLife, Microsoft, Adobe, Sun Microsystems, TD Bank, BP Convenience Stores, Qualcomm, Schering-Plough, and Dell. Plus, engage with academic thought leaders from Duke, Bloomsburg, San Diego State, and York (Toronto) Universities.

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