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.
Tech Intensives

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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