The archived sessions will be available for purchase beginning June 8, 2009. Check this page for updates about how to purchase, or email virtualconference@astd.org for more information.
Why go Virtual?
Learn via a unique, trend-setting conference
experience from the convenience of your home or office, with more time to access
and absorb information. Attend sessions and watch videos again and again for a full
30 days! Plus, join an exclusive LinkedIn group just for attendees
and extend networking opportunities beyond the actual event.
Pricing
Attending the conference
Washington, DC? The Virtual conference is
free as part of your conference registration. Virtual Conference-Only Full Registration
$595 ASTD Member / $895 Non-Member Daily Rate (For one
Virtual Conference day only) $249 ASTD Member / $349 Non-Member
A Virtual Conference one-day pass includes access
to the live webcasts on that day (May 31, June 1, 2, or 3), all
15 Virtual Conference videos, three networking sessions, an exclusive
LinkedIn group, a special Virtual Conference Orientation, and “LIVE
from the EXPO” vendor sessions. Additionally, you will have access
to the archives of the 18 webcasts and the 15 videos until July
3. View them as many times as you like!
Of ASTD TechKnowledge 2009 Virtual Conference attendees
: 90% were very satisfied
with the virtual conference experience 80% would Definitely or
Probably purchase it again 75% would Definitely or
Probably recommend it to a friend or colleague.
Have a group of 5 or more? Please contact Amanda
Miller at amiller@astd.org
ASTD 2009 Virtual Conference Features
80 Live Webcasts - These are
shorter, more interactive versions of the "live" sessions
that take place in Washington DC. At any time during the Virtual
Conference, you will have up to three simultaneous sessions to choose
from.
15 Videos - These are General Sessions,
Showcase Speakers, and other selected sessions made available
for virtual attendees to view right after they
happen.
Virtual Conference Orientation -
At the beginning of the Virtual Conference, join host Anthony Allen
(Director of Digital Media for ASTD) in a Conference Orientation
and Virtual Attendee Networking Event.
Networking Sessions - At the end of each conference day,
join Virtual Conference attendees in a networking event, on
a conference call, or in Second Life.
LIVE from the EXPO - Talk directly to vendors in the EXPO!
More Networking - Access to an exclusive LinkedIn group
for Virtual Conference attendees, as well as access to the ASTD
National LinkedIn Group to network after the conference.
Virtual Conference
Tracks, Formats, and Learning Styles Include:
To purchase the Virtual Conference, click
here. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions
to log-in to your “My Profile” page on ASTD’s website to download an
exclusive PDF document with log-in URLs for all Virtual Conference
events. Your instructions will appear as follows:
“Below,
you will find a list of the items you purchased with us today. If
you have purchased any PDF downloads please visit My Downloads at
http://store.astd.org to retrieve your product. To access My
Downloads, you must select My Profile from the Customer Service
dropdown menu on this page. In order to view your profile, you must
first sign in to ASTD's website.”
Will my computer work for the Virtual Conference?
Before purchasing the Virtual Conference, please test your computer(s)
for WebEx compatibility by clicking
this link and following the instructions. Please also test
your computer for video compatibility by clicking
this link. If you cannot see the video, please view this troubleshooting
guide. You must run these tests on every computer that you
will use to access the conference (i.e. both your work and home computer).
How long is the Virtual Conference?
The Virtual Conference schedule is similar to the "live"
conference. All times Eastern.
Sunday 10AM-6:30PM, networking session 7-8PM
Monday & Tuesday 7:30AM-6:30PM, networking session 7-8PM
Wednesday 7:30AM-4:30PM, networking session 5-6PM
What happens during the Virtual Conference?
At any point during the Virtual Conference, you can watch a video,
participate in a live webcast (there are up to three to choose from
at any time), or network with other attendees in an exclusive LinkedIn group. There will also be special "LIVE from the EXPO"
sessions where you will be able to meet with vendors.
Will the Virtual Conference be archived?
Yes! Videos and WebEx sessions will be archived and available for
repeated viewings as many times as you like for thirty days after
the conference. Attendees to the "live" conference in
DC will be able to access these sessions between June 5 and July
5.
How do I attend the virtual conference?
First, you need to purchase Virtual Conference
access. Then, you will get a confirmation email with access to a
special web page just for Virtual Conference attendees. This is the
Virtual Conference Homepage -- you'll be visiting it often as you
fill out your profile for online networking with other attendees, access the URLs for the
WebEx sessions, and find out the latest news for the
Virtual Conference. The Virtual Conference Homepage will be your
home base leading up to and during the Virtual Conference!
What if I'm already attending the conference?
Great, we're excited to see you! As a compliment to your conference
registration, you will have free access to these Virtual Conference sessions between June 5 and July 5,
2009.
What if I have more questions?
For any questions you may have about the Virtual Conference, please
email Anthony Allen, Director of Digital Media for ASTD at
virtualconference@astd.org.
