ASTD TECHKNOWLEDGE® 2007 - Conference Hints January 28 - February 2, 2007
Certificate Programs January 28 - 30 Preconference Workshops January 30	Conference January 31 - February 2	EXPO January 31 - February 1
Riviera Hotel & Casino 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard, South Las Vegas, Nevada 800-634-3420

JUST THE FACTS

Welcome!
Thank you for registering to attend the 2007 ASTD TechKnowledge® Conference & Exposition! We appreciate your commitment to ASTD.

Las Vegas continues to build upon its reputation as a vibrant showcase for the extraordinary. This is the city that attracts more than 38 million visitors a year by offering the biggest stars in entertainment, the highest caliber of award-winning chefs and of course, the brightest lights. If gambling is not for you, there is something for everyone in Las Vegas. Whether you like to dine at 5-star restaurants, play on award-winning golf courses or shop at world class stores, Vegas is the place to be.

While planning an evening of entertainment, look to the growing roster of gourmet restaurants and unparalleled wine and food adventures in Las Vegas. A host of fine dining and lifestyle magazines - including Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, Gourmet, Robb Report and Esquire - have honored the city for its fantastic fare and hailed individual restaurants for their exquisite cuisine, created by the likes of Bradley Ogden, Hubert Keller, Alain Ducasse, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck.

Las Vegas offers unmatched entertainment. Some of the many headliners include Elton John (Caesars Palace) and George Strait with Ronnie Milsap (MGM Grand). Broadway hits such as "MAMMA MIA!" (Mandalay Bay), The Blue Man Group (Venetian) and "The Producers" (expected to open February 2007 at Paris Las Vegas) are amongst visitor favorites. World-class productions are also available and include Cirque du Soleil's "O" (Bellagio) and their newest shows, "KÁ" (MGM Grand) and "LOVE" (The Mirage).

Welcome to Las Vegas!

Transportation

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is the county's main airport and it is approximately 5 miles away from the hotel. Please visit the official McCarran International Airport website for more information.

Shuttles are available at the airport to the Riviera Hotel & Casino and all other major hotels. The cost is approximately $5.00 per person.

Taxi cabs will cost approximately $20 plus tip for a one way fare. Please make sure that you tell the taxi cab driver to take Paradise Road to the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Please note that taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.20 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children.

Additional information regarding ground transportation can be found at the McCarran Airport Website.

Complimentary valet and self parking is available at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.

Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Hotel rooms are equipped with ironing boards and irons, hair dryers (except in San Remo Tower) and dataports on phones for dial-up connections. Hotel facilities include a health club open from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday - Saturday and 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Use of the health club is $10 per day. There are also two lighted tennis courts that are free of charge for guests of the Riviera Hotel & Casino but reservations are required. Please call 702-794-9945 to make a reservation for the tennis courts.

All guest rooms have wireless high-speed internet access at $9.95 per 24-hour period. Guests that wish to utilize this service must purchase the service from their guest room by charging to a major credit card. The $9.95 fee cannot be charged to any guest bill.

To receive the ASTD rate of $89 plus tax/night, you should have made your reservations before January 5th (based on availability of rooms in group block). If you need to change your hotel reservation, please call the hotel directly at 702-794-9412 or 1-800-634-6753. Please note that the group rate is available only via telephone. Group rate is not available through online reservations.

Dress

Business casual attire is appropriate for the conference, and comfortable shoes are a must. The average daily high and low's for February are 69°F and 46°F. Bring a light jacket or sweater and don't forget to pack clothes for your workout.

Conference Hours

The conference begins on Wednesday, January 31st at 7:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast followed by a General Session at 8:15 a.m. The conference ends after the Tech Intensives at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 2nd.

The preconference workshops will be held on Tuesday with half day and full day sessions. Please note that the Human Performance Improvement Certificate, Measuring and Evaluating Learning Certificate and ASTD Certificate Training Programs will be held from Sunday - Tuesday. The E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate, Rapid Interactive Design for E-Learning Certificate and Managing Organizational Knowledge Certificate Programs will be held Monday - Tuesday.

Registration will be in the Royale Registration Foyer.

Registration hours:

Saturday	3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday	7:00 - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Monday	7:00 - 11:00 a.m. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday	7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday	7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

AVOID LINES!!
If you registered by December 29th, you will be receiving your badge credentials in the mail.
To receive your badge holder, Program Guide and other conference materials, please bring your badge credentials with you to the BADGE HOLDER PICK-UP area located in the Royale Registration Foyer. Please note that exhibitor badges are not mailed and must be picked up on-site at Registration.

If you have questions, regarding your registration contact our Customer Care Department at 1-800-628-2783.

Special Conference Events and Sessions

Welcome Reception
Meet and connect with peers, colleagues and friends at the Welcome Reception on Tuesday night. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and cash bars will be available.

EXPO
The ASTD TechKnowledge EXPO is where you will find the most innovative and leading-edge products and services that you need to compete in the learning profession. You will see a great selection of authoring tools, LMS, technical skills training tools, CBT systems and much more. Benefit from the latest products and services and see a full selection of current and future technologies and services. Talk with experts who can help you shape the future of your organization. To see which companies are exhibiting and to plan your EXPO schedule, go to www.astd.org/TK07EXPO and click on "EXPO HALL".

FACE-TIME
Sign up for FACE-TIME, an opportunity designed to give you focused time with experts in the E-Learning field, who are presenting at the conference, to discuss your particular issues or questions. Consultations will be offered in 20 minute increments on an appointment basis. A list of consultants and their areas of expertise will be in your tote bags which you will receive at registration. Face-Time will be held in the Royale Pavilion Corridor of the hotel.

Tech Intensives
On Friday, ASTD brings back the Tech Intensives, 2 ½ hour sessions designed to provide greater depth and skill-building with several sessions including hands-on exercises on computers. The sessions offer a variety of topics requiring a greater depth of focus and interaction for an outstanding finish to the conference.

Conference Services

The ASTD Store will offer ASTD Press books, single issues of Infolines, and other publications about training, learning, E-Learning, and performance. ASTD accepts cash, personal checks, traveler's checks, and VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. Shipping services will be available at the hotel.

Store hours:

Tuesday	12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cyber Centers
To keep in touch with your home or office via the internet, please visit the Cyber Center located in Royale Pavilion 7/8.

Hours of Operation:
Monday 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

Wireless internet access will also be available.

Meals at the Conference

Your conference registration fee includes continental breakfast for Wednesday - Friday. Lunch is provided for FULL day workshops and certificate programs only.

The hotel offers a wide selection of dining choices:
Kady's (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Mardi Gras Food Court (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
World's Fare Buffet (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Hound Doggies (lunch, dinner)
Kristofer's Steak House (dinner)
Ristorante Italiano (dinner)

Maximize Your Conference Time

Plan your schedule before you arrive so you know which sessions you want to attend.
Access the Schedule Builder to create the conference experience that makes the most sense to you.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!