The Annual Membership Meeting & Closing Reception
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Location: Convention Center, Ballroom 6ABC
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Seth Godin, Keynote Address with Q&A
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Annual Membership Meeting
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Closing Reception
Do you want to know who is exhibiting at the 2008 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO? Get a head start on putting together your list of companies to visit. Click here to see who is exhibiting in Seattle.
As of 14 May, we have 282 Total Exhibitors, with 462 booths. There are 41 New Exhibitors for 2008.
Want to learn more about each candidates' views on the association and the profession?
Brown Bagging with the Candidates - Bring your Lunch
Room 606-609 (after Leadership Development Institute)
Sunday, 15 June 2008 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Can't attend the live speeches?
Stop by room 612 in the Convention Center to watch a video of the candidates' speeches.
Monday, 16 June 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 17 June 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 18 June 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
To see bios of the candidates click here,
There is still time to register for the SLA 2008 Conference & INFO-EXPO. The conference will create an environment for networking, communication, learning and other developmental opportunities for information professionals. Click here to register today!
Q. I need to make changes to my registration, whom do I contact?
A. Please contact ExpoExchange at +1.301.694.5243.
Q. I need to change my hotel reservations, whom do I contact?
A. Please call ExpoVision at 1-866-774-0486.
Q. Will I receive my badge in the Mail?
A. All U.S. attendees will receive their badge in the mail, starting on 15 May 2008. You will still need to stop by the SLA Registration Center to pick-up your badge holder and conference program. If you do not receive it in the mail you will be able to pick it up in the SLA Registration Center.
Q. Can I attend just the Exhibit Hall?
A. Yes, you may purchase an exhibit-only pass for $50.00. You will need to complete an onsite conference registration form at the Convention Center.
Q. I have a special need, whom do I contact?
A. Please email events@sla.org.
The demand for hotel rooms has been so great, that SLA has been able to secure additional hotel rooms. If you still need to make hotel reservations, don't wait! Rooms are selling out fast. To make hotel reservations click here. Or call +1.866.774.0486 or +1.703.770.3907.
Free Wireless connectivity will be available throughout the convention center in Seattle. There will be also be lounges near the registration center and in the South Lobby Atrium.
If you don't want to take your laptop, don’t worry! Cyber Connection, sponsored by Elsevier, will also be available:
Friday, 13 June -- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 14 June -- 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, 15 June -- 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday, 16 June -- 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, 17 June -- 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, 18 June -- 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Did you know?
Just like our members receive education through Click University; our exhibitors receive education as well to assure they are sending the right message to our conference attendees. Competitive Edge provides a custom exhibitor education training program through Webinars that are offered online (available 24/7) and complimentary to participating exhibitors of SLA's Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO.
Champion Nationwide is our exclusive sponsor.
SLA provides conference attendees with recognition ribbons to wear in addition to their conference badges. Examples of these ribbons are:
These are just a few! Stop by the Information Booth in the Registration Center to see which ones pertain to you. Get the recognition you deserve!
Looking for local information about Seattle? Check out the Pacific Northwest Chapter's Wiki by logging in here. (You must be a member of SLA to view this information.)
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