It's been a busy few weeks since I last visited this space. Many of the Web Conference details are falling into place, while many more on "in process." One of the details we nailed down will bring a big change to the start of the conference day this year. Actually, you'll notice a whole series of changes to begin the day.
The first difference you'll note is that the registration desk will have moved. No longer will you line up down the long hallway and try to figure out which line is for your last name. Instead, you'll visit the former hotel front desk, which is just inside and to the left of the spinning doors on the main level.
When you register, you will receive everything you will need for both the conference that day and the tutorial workshops on Tuesday (if you are participating). No need to re-register on Tuesday morning!
Once registered, you'll have the opportunity to experience a new aspect of the conference. We are starting the day off with our poster sessions, which will be set up in the Senate Suites. We have invited several vendors to display in that area as well, and will provide a breakfast break. The posters and vendor displays will also be available during the final breakout session of the day, just prior to our closing town meeting...for those of you who may be arriving later because you are coming from out of town, or who have a hard time rolling out of bed early in the morning.
The Web Conference planning committee felt that you might enjoy a more gentle and flexible start to your conference day. We hope you will take the opportunity to visit the Senate Suites, talk to the poster presenters and vendors, and enjoy some refreshments.
In my next post, I hope to tell you about a new networking activity that we will be organizing around the conference.
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