ASTD 2013 International Conference and Exposition

Leading an International Delegation

www.astdconference.org

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Willkommen

Bienvenue

Welkom

Velkommen

Vitame

歡迎

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وسهال Bienvenidos

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Добро пожаловать

Benvenuto

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Υποδοχή

Wei Wang Ph.D., CPLP Director, International Relations

Introducing ASTD International Team

ĺñigo

Sánchez-Cabezudo International Relations

Manager

Youngkuk Lim International Relations

Manager

Elizabeth Palafox International Relations

Specialist

Nicole Washington International Relations

Sr. Coordinator

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ASTD 2013

The Premier Conference for Workplace Learning and

Development

May 19 – 22, 2013 Dallas, Texas

Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals welcomes attendees from around the world.

Features educational sessions from industry-leading experts, and a world-class expo filled with the latest products and services from top suppliers.

ASTD will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year.

The Largest Global Event for L&D Professionals

Over 8,000 total attendees

representing 80 countries; 60+

international delegations; over 240

education sessions; Speakers from

25 countries; 350+ exhibitors.

Global Presence by Numbers

Top Attending Countries Outside the U.S. in 2012

South Korea 388

Canada 186

China 162

Japan 145

Brazil 110

Netherlands 90

Saudi Arabia 87

United Kingdom 59

Mexico 57

Kuwait 54

• A modern and sophisticated city that attracts worldwide travelers

• A home to 18 Fortune 500 companies: Exxon Mobil, JC Penney, AT&T, Texas Instruments

• Some of the best shopping in the Southwest

• The largest urban arts district in the US, 13 entertainment districts, and much more

• “Live large. Think big.™” www.visitdallas.com

Conference Venue

Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas, Texas 75202, USA

The Location Texas, Dallas

Conference Theme

As business becomes more global and competitive, a key differentiator for success will be talent. You need to know the latest trends and best practices, and the best place to learn is at ASTD 2013. No other learning event brings together the global perspective, expert content, and community of practitioners that ASTD’s conference does.

Tony Bingham CEO & President of ASTD

Top Reasons to Attend

The largest conference in the field providing the most choices for professional and business development

World-renowned experts sharing their latest research

Over 240 top-rated educational sessions

Benchmarking opportunities against today’s leading learning companies

World-class expo filled with the latest products and services from top suppliers

Networking with like-minded peers from around the world.

Schedule at a Glance

Dates Programs & Events

Thursday - Saturday May 16-18, 2013

Certificate Programs

Saturday May 18, 2013

Certificate Programs, Preconference Workshops, Newcomers Orientation

Sunday May 19, 2013

International Attendee Orientation, Newcomers Orientation, Education Sessions, Annual Meeting

Monday May 20, 2013

General Session, Expo Open, Education Sessions, International Reception

Tuesday May 21, 2013

General Session, Expo Open, Education Sessions, ASTD Celebration

Wednesday May22, 2013

Education Sessions, Expo Open, Closing Session

Attendee Profile

Top Titles Chairman & CEO Chief Learning Officer Chief Talent Strategist Computer Training Chief Corporate Training Director Deputy Chief of Training & Development Director of Distance Learning Director of Human Resources

Director of Sales Training Education & Training Officer e-Learning Director Head of Training and Business Development Director of Organizational Knowledge Director of Corporate University

Regional L&D Officer Senior Director of Human Resources Senior Director of Training SVP of Learning & Development VP of Learning

AETNA Amtrak Apple Barclays Best Buy Black & Decker Blue Cross Blue Shield Boeing BP Bristol-Myers Squibb Chevron Cisco Comcast The Dannon Company, Inc. Dept. of Navy Dept. of Homeland Security IBM

NTEL John Deere Lockheed Martin Marriott International Medtronic The Melting Pot Restaurants Merck and Co., Inc. National Gallery of Art DuPont Ernst & Young ExxonMobil GEICO General Mills Hallmark Cards, Inc. Hewlett-Packard Hilton Hotels Home Box Office

NBC Universal Nike Novartis Oracle Pfizer Qualcomm Inc. Shell Smithsonian Institution State Farm Ins. Co. Sun Microsystems Tiffany & Co. Toyota UPS Verizon Volkswagen Wal-Mart

Top Attendee Companies

Keynote Speakers

Sir Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation. He is also one of the world’s leading speakers with a profound impact on audiences everywhere.

John Seely Brown is a visiting scholar and advisor to the provost at the University of Southern California and the independent co-chairman of the Deloitte Center for the Edge.

Liz Wiseman teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the President of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California.

7 Content Tracks

Career Development

Designing & Facilitating Learning

Global Human Resource Development

Human Capital

Leadership Development

Learning Technologies

Measurement, Evaluation, ROI

3 Industry Tracks

Higher Education

Government

Sales Enablement

Over 240 Education Sessions

• The place to meet and network with colleagues, meet vendors, and discover the latest solutions

• 250 exhibitors and growing!

Expo Hour

Monday, May 20 - 9:30 am - 2:15 pm

Tuesday, May 21 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 22 - 9:30 am - 1:15 pm

Exhibition

94% of exhibitors were satisfied with their exhibit experience

Networking Opportunities

International Orientation Global Village

Celebration Night International Reception

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International Delegation

• ASTD encourages organizations and individuals to form delegations

• The minimum requirement to

form a delegation is 5 paid

attendees

Why Do People Join International Delegation?

• Reduced registration rates

• Convenient conference registration

• Convenient travel arrangement

• Group activities (debriefing, welcome dinner, benchmarking)

• Networking

• Recognition

Delegation Benefits • Reduced registration rates for all delegates

• For every 10 paid registered attendees, the 11th attendee is free

• Marketing support including print & electronic material

• Registration support

• Special recognition during the conference in the program guide and elsewhere

• Special delegation leader only events during the conference

• Networking room, early badge pickup, and access to other delegation-only services

Delegation Benefits

# of Paid Attendees

Delegation Rate

*Free Registration

Marketing Materials

Delegation Leader Events

Networking Room

Sharing

Early Badge

Pick Up

Additional Financial

Incentive**

> 5 X X X

>10 X X X X

>20 X X X X X X

>50 X X X X X X X

*For every 10 paid registered attendees, the 11th attendee is free

** Contact ASTD International for more details

• Marketing materials

• Delegation leader tool kit

• Delegation Leader emails

• Delegation Registration Form

• Special conference promotion workshops

How Can We Support You

Delegation Registration Process

STEP 1 Submit Delegation Application

STEP 2 Receive Delegation Confirmation

STEP 3 Register Delegation Attendees

STEP 4 Arrange Payment

Step1: Submit Delegation Application

International Delegation Application Form

• Fill out the “International Delegation Application Form” by contacting international@astd.org or download it from http://www.astd.org/International/Delegation-Leader-Tool-Kit

• Complete and submit the application form.

Step 2: Receive Delegation Confirmation

• Once the application is approved, you will receive a confirmation letter from ASTD.

• Returned qualified delegation will receive delegation code with the confirmation letter.

• New delegation will be assigned a delegation code when minimum paid attendee requirements are met.

Sample Delegation Banner with Code.

CODE

Step 3: Register Delegation Attendees

• We will provide a standard International Delegation Registration Spreadsheet.

• Delegation leaders will use the spreadsheet to collect attendees information, and send it to ASTD. The reduced rates and complimentary registration will immediately apply.

* Note: You may promote your delegation code

to individuals and have them directly register

with ASTD. However, if the delegation code is

not correctly entered when the individual

registers, the delegation will not receive any

benefits.

Step 3:

Register Delegation Attendees

Make sure to put correct

names!

Payment

• Delegations need to provide the Delegation Registration Spreadsheet with payment before the deadline.

• Additional/canceled registrations may be adjusted on the same spreadsheet.

• Additional registrations may be processed onsite.

• Payment is required before registration is considered complete.

• ASTD accepts credit cards, purchase orders, and wire transfers.

Housing

ASTD has reserved rooms with discounted rates at area hotels in Dallas. Reserve your room early for the best chance of getting your first choice.

• Online: http://www.wynjade.com/astd13/

• Telephone: +1-800.931.6029 or 972.349.5561 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CST

• Fax: +1-972.349.7715

*Download the Individual Housing Form or Group Housing Form at http://www.wynjade.com/astd13/.

* Group Housing Deadline for Reservations: March 14, 2013.

Visa

• We provide invitation letters for conference attendees for visa purpose.

• To request an invitation letter, fill out the Visa Invitation Request Form, and send it to ASTD at international@astd.org.

• Please allow 5 business days to process your request.

• Contact ASTD early to leave enough time for your visa application.

• * Complete visa information can be found at the U.S. Department of State website.

Delegation Leader Toolkit

This Tool Kit is updated periodically with new materials. Please check back for these updates.

http://www.astd.org/International/Delegation-Leader-Tool-Kit

Your Dedicated Contact at ASTD International

Nicole Washington

International Relations

Sr. Coordinator

Email: international@astd.org

Phone: +1.703.683.8161

Fax: +1.703.683.8193

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How to Form

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Delegation Leaders Help to Create an Exceptional Experience for Attendees

Additional Activities

In addition to the standard conference program, you may also consider:

• Orientation session before your group departure

• Networking events during the conference

• Group debriefings after sessions

• Customized learning materials (Guide, CDs)

• Benchmarking visit

• Post-conference sharing events

• Start promotion early

• Communicate frequently with ASTD

• Partner with travel agent

• Plan activities for down time

• Leave enough time for visa

• Expecting last minute changes

• Have fun!

Things to Remember

Agenda

ASTD 2013 Highlights

How to Form

Delegation

Additional Activities

Q&A

Thank you, See you in Dallas! Email: international@astd.org Phone: 1.703.683.8161 Fax: 1.703.683.8193