Conference Connections

Tips for Making the Most of an SLA Conference

Is this your first time going to an SLA annual conference? Perhaps it has been a few years since you last attended, or you just want to get some advice on how to handle all the events, networking opportunities and exhibitor face time?

Make sure you check out the tips and FAQ sections on our Web site.

Some of the articles include:

• What to do prior to conference
• What to do when you arrive
• What to do during conference and while you are visiting the INFO-EXPO

Sara Batts and Liz Blankson-Hemans wrote a great article on talking to vendors. This piece gives great advice, especially if you typically feel that the INFO-EXPO is a little overwhelming.  

Above all else, just ask!  If you have a question, don't hesitate to send an email to us at events@sla.org.

Still time to save for SLA 2010!

Networking, educational sessions, and researching vendors.  These are three things you can do at the SLA 2010 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO. 

And, if you register before 7 May, you'll receive a US$ 100 discount off the full conference rate!

Don't miss the opportunity to enhance your career...we are looking forward to seeing you in New Orleans in June!

SLA 2010 - ROOMS AT GREAT RATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE

The 2010 SLA Conference & INFO-EXPO is quickly approaching!

Rooms are still available at the Sheraton New Orleans, a co-headquarter hotel. Some of our evening unit receptions and open houses will be held at this location. The hotel is also giving attendees that stay there, FREE high speed internet. 

Make your reservations NOW!

Complimentary shuttle bus service between the Convention Center and the designated hotels will only be provided to guests booked within the official SLA Housing blocks.

Hotels will not accept direct reservations and any correspondence sent to hotels or SLA directly may result in substantial delays in processing your request.  All reservations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the SLA Housing Office:
3141 Fairview Park Drive, #550
Falls Church, VA 22042
PHONE: +1.866.774.0486 or +1.703.770.3907
E-MAIL:   slahousing@expovision.com

Tech Zones at SLA 2010

SLA is pleased to announce a continuation of this very popular series of sessions/workshops specifically designed by and for the information professional. Throughout conference week, SLA will offer a number of different learning opportunities that deal with creating Web sites, Web databases, multimedia presentations, and much more. Seating will be limited for each session.  Tech Zones are sponsored by Dow Jones & Company.

This popular series sells out every year, so act fast to get your ticket while they are still available.  There will be a lot of hands-on learning for only US$ 35!  If you have already registered for conference, the easiest way to add the ticket to your registration is to call +1.301.694.5243.

SLA Tech Zones

US$ 35 per session
Sponsored by: Dow Jones & Company

Taxonomy and SharePoint—A Powerful Combination
Monday, 14 June ● 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #420
Monday, 14 June ● 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. ● Ticketed Event #450
Tuesday, 15 June ● 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #565

Monitoring “Tweets” to Compete
Monday, 14 June ● 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #430
Tuesday, 15 June ● 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #560

Make the Most of Your Images with Adobe® Photoshop®
Monday, 14 June ● 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ● Ticketed Event #440
Wednesday, 16 June ● 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #715

Top 10 Essentials of a Successful Portal
Tuesday, 15 June ● 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ● Ticketed Event #605
Wednesday, 16 June ● 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. ● Ticketed Event #710

For more detailed descriptions, please visit the conference planner.