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This event is sold out. We anticipate that additional seats *may* be added after August 1. To join the wait list, register online here.

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About the Showcase

In 2008, the inaugural Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase earned the enthusiastic praise of attendees and presenters alike. This year, we are generating excitement again, as we celebrate the evolution of adult learning and performance. The Showcase provides a full day of presentations with an emphasis on the role of new media and interactive methods in business and institutional training. More than 30 speakers will explore all aspects of elearning—instructional design, development tools, media resources, virtual classrooms, social and interactive applications, mobile learning, rapid elearning, and more. Attendees will have an opportunity to create their own schedules from a variety of topics or follow one of four Showcase Tracks, including Simulations & Social Media, eLearning Tools & LMS, Online Design, and Management of eLearning.

Who Attends?

Anyone who wants to experience the latest elearning technology platforms, tools, and delivery methods. If you attend the Showcase, you will have an opportunity to network with a wide variety of industry professionals, including:

• Instructional Designers
• Instructional Developers
• Trainers
• Technical Writers
• Training Managers/Directors
• Content Managers
• New Media Developers/Managers

Last year, this event was sold out 10 days in advance, so be sure to register early to save a seat. Registration opens on June 15.

2009 Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote: Anna Belyaev, CEO, Type A Learning Agency
Presentation: The Economics of eLearning: How to Make $ with eLearning
Anna Belyaev is founder and CEO of the premiere elearning company, Type A Learning Agency. In addition to running Type A, Anna has founded several popular special interest groups, think tanks, and online communities in the field of elearning. She is also a member of Vistage.com, a prestigious, worldwide organization of over 15,000 CEOs and company presidents. A recognized industry leader, Anna is frequently consulted about industry trends by parties as diverse as the Italian Trade Commission and the Canadian Department of Economic Development.

Midday Keynote: Nancy Munro, CEO of KnowledgeShift
Presentation: The Marketing of Training: Using Low-Cost Tools
Nancy Munro is founder and CEO of KnowledgeShift. She has over 18 years of experience in helping organizations implement and deploy learning strategies. Nancy has worked with Motorola, Eaton, and Kraft Foods as well as small to mid-sized firms. She specializes in helping clients address performance challenges and aligning structural capabilities with revenue goals.

Closing Keynote: Jennifer De Vries, President, BlueStreak Learning
Presentation: Project Management for Rapid eLearning Projects
Jennifer De Vries, CPT, is the President and Chief Solutions Architect for BlueStreak Learning. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in managing elearning programs for companies such as IBM, Motorola, and Thomson/NETg. She frequently writes on the topic of elearning for industry journals and is best known for her groundbreaking report about Rapid eLearning published by Bersin & Associates. Her company, BlueStreak Learning, focuses on helping organizations successfully start and grow high-quality, customer-focused elearning programs.

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