The ID Zone is the place to see relevant examples, hear from ID gurus, and have great discussions and debates about the key topics that are important to e-Learning Instructional Designers. Once again Jean Marrapodi, Ph.D., will host the ID Zone! Whether you are just getting started in instructional design or are a seasoned veteran you will find a wide variety of interesting topics like these...

The success of Talent Management (TM) efforts — the process of recruiting, selecting, training, compensating, and promoting employees through an organization — is increasingly dependent on the integrated efforts of Learning and Development professionals. Join talent management guru Steven Teal for sessions with a Focus on Talent Management, and explore interesting topics like these...

Tools for creating and editing audio and video for e-Learning have improved greatly in the past few years. These technologies provide greater access to, and lower cost for, previously difficult and expensive development processes. The Rapid Multimedia Studio will showcase tools and bestpractices that will help make your e-Learning more engaging and effective through the inclusion of audio and / or video. Join host Nick Floro at the Rapid Multimedia Studio stage, and explore interesting topics like these...

Master Class sessions are learning activities focused on products and services offered by Learning Solutions Exhibitors. These informative sessions will take place on the Master Class stage adjacent to the Expo. Expo-only participants are welcome. Learn More...

In December we announced the LINGOs Global Giveback Competition, asking e-Learning designers to join an international competition to develop e-Learning courses to help NGOs like Child Fund International, Catholic Relief Services, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, and World Vision, train their staffs around the world. The response has been tremendous! There are now almost sixty courses in development – and design teams are working furiously toward the submission deadline. Join us at the Learning Solutions Conference where you'll have the chance to see demo's of competition entries and the winners will be announced. Learn More...

On Friday morning , you'll have a choice of four fascinating featured learning sessions:

• The Snowflake Effect: Exploring the Mass Personalization of Learning with Wayne Hodgins
• Integrated Talent Management = High Performance with Kevin Oakes
• Learning through Social Media with Marcia Conner
• The Great Debate: Nature vs. Nurture in Learning. Moderator: Lee Maxey

Each morning you will have the option of joining one of more than a dozen focused Breakfast Bytes discussion groups or Laptop Labs. Breakfast Bytes are facilitated discussions that will enable you to share your best practices, insights, and tips-’n-tricks while learning from one another’s experiences. Laptop Labs let you learn techniques for Flash, ActionScript, Articulate, Captivate, Social Media technologies, and more. Learn More...

Have you ever seen a great presentation, and then, a few hours later, wanted to ask the presenter another question about the content? If you have, then the Speaker Clinics that will be held at the end of the day on Wednesday and Thursday are for you! Speaker Clinics will give you that additional opportunity to connect with speakers who presented that day. Think of Speaker Clinics as the presenters’ “Office Hours” — giving you a chance to talk — one-on-one or in small groups — to get your questions answered or to share your work with the presenter for feedback. See the list of sessions with speaker clinics HERE.

If you’ve never been to the Learning Solutions Conference, you should take this opportunity on Tuesday to get an overview of all that is offered at this year’s conference. Discover how to navigate your way through the more than 150 learning activities offered at this year’s event! Join us on Tuesday, March 23rd from 5:30p – 6:15p.

Too much work? Not enough time? Stressed out? Then de-stress yourself each morning by joining wellness expert Sheila Cook for a yoga session and a discussion on work/ life balance. Truly a great way to center yourself before your busy conference day starts!

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

• Yoga and work/life balance session from 6:00a – 7:00a (Bring your own yoga mat!)

While we all like to spend the bulk of our time thinking about e-Learning, it's easy to forget that we can learn a great deal from BOOKS! Learning Solutions Conference & Expo will once again offer a comprehensive e-Learning-focused bookstore managed by BreakPoint Books. You'll find all the latest books on every aspect of learning, training, and e-Learning. Bookstore hours will be announced soon.