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Connections 2007 March 28-30, 2007

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Connections 2007

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Connections 2007 Quickview

Dates - March 28-30, 2007

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

Conference Registration -

Early Bird Online - Jan. 15 - March 19, 2007

After March 19, onsite registration is available March 28 and 29

Attendees

Exhibitors

Presenters

Cost - See Connections 2007: Registration for conference fee information and Conference Location for conference hotel rate.

Presentation Deadline - Presentation proposals are no longer being accepted.

Overview

The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) will host Connections 2007, the annual spring technical conference, March 28-30, at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach, Mo. This conference will present information that both practitioners and decision makers will need to continue to explore, implement and improve technology integration into schools and libraries.

The Exhibitor Fair provides an opportunity to meet industry representatives that will help you make better informed buying decisions on new technology and software solutions for your organization.

We hope that you will be able to join your fellow professionals for two days of presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities that will provide the insight you need today for the solutions of tomorrow.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, New Media Consortium (NMC) will deliver the keynote address. Learn more about Dr. Johnson and this year's keynote presentation.

Conference Tracks

Connections 2007 will follow five tracks:

• Network Administration
• Technology Support & Implementation
• Planning & Budget
• Risk Management
• Public Access Computing

Exhibitor Fair 2007

The Exhibitor Fair offers the opportunity for attendees to meet with nearly 80 various exhibitors to discuss the latest advances in a variety of technologies to serve job related needs. Exhibitors offer in-booth demonstrations of their products.

Who Should Attend?

• Technology coordinators
• Superintendents, principals, and decision makers
• IT managers
• Network administrators
• Web developers
• Library Media Specialists
• Librarians

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. 28, 2007, to be guaranteed the conference room rate of $87. For information or reservations, contact Tan-Tar-A at (800) 826-8272 or visit the Tan-Tar-A website and reference the MOREnet 2007 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 28 - Beginning at 11 a.m. on Tan-Tar-A's Golf Course, this event is another great opportunity for you to network with conference attendees. The fee for the event is $41.86, which includes 18 holes of golf and a golf cart. This charge is separate from all other registration fees. Your fee can either be charged to your sleeping room upon arrival or you can pay the fee at the course.

Grand Opening Reception, Wednesday, March 28 - After a successful day on the "greens," we'll wrap up the evening from 7-9 p.m. with a Grand Opening Reception, featuring the opening of the Exhibitor Fair and a wine-tasting event with hors d'oeuvres.

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