Connections 2009

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Theme: Go Green!

Dates - March 19-20, 2009

Location - Tan-Tar-A resort, Osage Beach, Mo.

MOREnet offers a discount for anyone who wishes to attend the Advanced Technical Security Symposium and Connections 2009 or the Advanced Technical Security Symposium and HELIX 2009. To receive this discount, register separately for both the Symposium and either Connections or HELIX 2009 then contact Sandra Monnig at conferences@more.net or (573) 882-0289. Your discount will be applied after your registration is complete.

Conference Registration -

Early Bird Online: Jan. 5 - Feb. 15, 2009

• Members: $185
• Non Members: $285

Combined with Advanced Technical Security Symposium

• Members: $285
• Non-members: $440

Standard Registration: Feb. 16 - March 10, 2009

• Members: $220
• Non Members: $320

Combined with Advanced Technical Security Symposium

• Members: $360
• Non-members: $510

Registration Information

Call for Presenters

Presentation Proposals will be accepted from Oct. 16 to Nov. 21, 2008.

Exhibitors -

Booth sales will be available from Oct. 6 to March 17. Call now for sponsorship opportunities.

Go Green!

The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) will host Connections 2009, the annual spring technical conference, March 19-20, at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach, Mo.

This year’s conference brings together sessions and solutions designed to help attendees take the leadership role to "Go Green" in the world of information technology. Join us for discussions on green computing, good energy policies and practices, resource conservation, waste reduction, recycling, reusing, proper disposal procedures and more.

Connections 2009 will continue the tradition of bringing industry experts, colleagues and other professionals together to share ideas and collaborate on proven solutions to your information technology challenges.

Don’t miss the Exhibitor Fair for your opportunity to talk with various industry representatives and see their products first hand, including a number of Go Green ideas and solutions.

The social and networking opportunities during the conference provide additional opportunities for attendees to meet with fellow professionals to share ideas, build additional professional relationships and learn from their experiences.

Keynote Speakers

Bill St. Arnaud, Chief Research Officer for CANARIE Inc., Canada's Advanced Internet Development Organization

"Saving the Planet at the Speed of Light: How R&E networks can help reduce global warming"

Session Tags

This year we're trying something new. Rather than try to force conference sessions into a few broad tracks, we've borrowed a Web 2.0 concept and will use "session tags." Select any of the following tags you think apply to your session.

• Administration & Leadership
• Assessment
• Bandwidth management
• Blended learning
• Blog
• Business continuity
• Cloud computing
• Collaboration
• Content management systems
• Critical thinking
• Data storage and retention
• Disaster recovery
• Distance learning
• Emergency notification
• ERP systems
• Game-based learning
• Green computing
• Handheld devices
• Identity management
• Interactive learning
• Mobile computing
• Network management
• Open source
• Podcasting
• Portals
• Privacy and policy
• Recycling
• Security
• Social networking
• Strategic planning
• Streaming
• Usability
• Videoconferencing
• Virtual worlds
• Virtualization
• Voice over IP
• Web 2.0
• Web design & development
• Wiki
• Wireless

Exhibitor Fair 2009

Meet with exhibitors to discuss the latest advances in a variety of technologies. Network with peers. Touch base with the MOREnet staff in the MOREnetworking Zone. Enjoy refreshments and social activities.

Benefits of Attending

• Discuss strategies, solutions and technologies with colleagues facing similar issues and concerns
• Learn how technology can be supported and implemented
• Learn how to plan for future IT needs
• Experience sessions designed by and for new and experienced IT professionals
• Expand your professional connections while exchanging advice and experiences at receptions and other networking opportunities
• Gain insight into how to leverage technology to help you and your institution reach greater heights
• Learn about emerging technologies and their implications that may affect your job in the future
• Expand your skills in managing publicly accessed computers.

Conference Location

The conference will be held at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Mo. Room reservations must be made by Feb. 24, 2009, to be guaranteed the conference room rate of $94, with wireless Internet access available in all sleeping rooms. For information or reservations, contact Tan-Tar-A at (800) 826-8272 and reference the MOREnet 2009 Connections Conference.

For more information, contact MOREnet Conferences and Events:

• Phone: (573) 882-0289
• TTY users call via RELAY Missouri: (800) 735-2966
• E-mail: conferences@more.net

Attire

Dress for the conference is business casual. Tie or jacket is not required. Remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort ranges vary widely, so we recommend dressing in layers and bringing either a sweater or light jacket in case rooms seem cold.

Social Activities

Golf Outing, Wednesday, March 18 - Beginning at 11 a.m. on Tan-Tar-A's Golf Course. More information to come.

Grand Opening Reception, Wednesday, March 18 - After a successful day on the "greens," we'll wrap up the evening from 6-8 p.m. with a Grand Opening Reception, featuring the opening of the Exhibitor Fair and a wine-tasting event with hors d'oeuvres.

Exhibitor Reception, Thursday Evening, March 19 - 5-6 p.m.

Keynote, Friday, March 20 - 8-9:15 a.m.