This annual conference is exclusively for ASTD chapter leaders - register today!

Current and upcoming board members are invited to attend this conference to network with fellow chapter leaders and share best practices for running an ASTD chapter. Get to know the members of the ALC Program Advisory Committee, which is comprised of ASTD chapter leaders.

Make plans to join us in Arlington, Virginia, for another great event as we share best practices and network with ASTD's top chapter leaders! Get the chatter going on Twitter with hashtag #ASTDALC.

Questions about ALC? Contact your chapter coach or view Frequently Asked Questions.

Hotel, Transportation and Restaurants
All sessions and activities will take place in the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. Special rates are available for ALC attendees.

Marriott Crystal Gateway
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
800.266.9432

The ALC room rate is $203 single/double and is offered for your stay ranging from 10/13 - 10/15. However, availability may be limited - after the cut-off date of September 21. You must specify “ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference” when making your reservation to guarantee this special rate. Additional offers and special rates may be available when booking online.

The Marriott is located in an area of Arlington, Virginia known as Crystal City. Crystal City boasts some of the city's hottest destination restaurants, a synergy of sidewalk cafes and diverse shopping.  Click here for a guide to Crystal City. Although most is within walking distance, the Metro is nearby if you wish to explore other areas of Washington DC.

The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located 1 mile south of the hotel. Click here for a map and transportation

All ASTD chapter leaders are encouraged to register and attend this annual conference. Click here to register!

ALC 2011 registration rates will remain the same price as 2010. ALL LEADERS are invited to COME JOIN US for this learning opportunity!

Preconference = $99/person
Conference = $195/person
Chapter Team (5 chapter leaders from the same chapter) = $780
Session Facilitators = FREE

Be sure to include ALC as a line item in your chapter's budget!

Preconference: Thursday, October 13, 2011 (12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Congressional Conversations
This event includes lunch and a trip to Capitol Hill led by ASTD’s Public Policy Council to meet with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss policies and legislation affecting the learning and development field, and to offer help and expertise in training. 

Conference Activities: Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2011
Friday At-A-Glance
7:00 a.m.   Breakast and Sunrise Sessions
8:15 a.m.   General Session and Keynote, Ron McMillan, VitalSmarts
10:00 a.m.  Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m.  Lunch
1:45 p.m.    Concurrent Sessions
4:00 p.m.    Keynote
5:00 p.m.    ConnEXPO

Saturday At-A-Glance
7:00 a.m.   Breakast and Sunrise Sessions
8:15 a.m.   General Session and Keynote, Elaine Biech
9:45 a.m.   Concurrent Sessions
12:00 p.m.  Lunch and Keynote, Tony Bingham
2:30 p.m.    Featured Concurrent Sessions
4:30 p.m.    Closing Session and Drawing
 
All conference activities will take place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott. 

Download the ALC mobile phone app to access the complete session listing or download session descriptions here (pdf). Download session material handouts here (zipped folder).

Twitter hashtag #ASTDALC
 

Preconference: Thursday, October 13, Congressional Conversations
This event includes lunch and a trip to Capitol Hill led by ASTD’s Public Policy Council to meet with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss policies and legislation affecting the learning and development field, and to offer help and expertise in training. Download flyer (pdf)

Event Schedule
12:00 p.m.          Box lunch/orientation at Crystal Gateway Marriott
1:00 p.m.            Group Depart for Capitol Hill
2:00-4:00 p.m.     Meetings on Capitol Hill
4:30p.m.             Group Meet at Union Station
5:30 p.m.            Arrive back at Crystal Gateway Marriott

ASTD Public Policy will help you get ready for the event by providing email templates to request appointments with Congressional staff and talking points for your visit.

1- Listen to the archive of this webcast:
Public Policy Update + Congressional Conversations: What is it and why should I attend? (Running time 40 minutes)

2 - Interested in attending Congressional Conversations?
Access the recorded webcast (running time 63 minutes stream / download) and slide deck from the orientation session-a MUST for all attendees!

 

ASTD’s annual leadership conference provides many opportunities for you to deliver your message to the nation’s top ASTD chapter leaders and presidents. ASTD has 128 chapters across the country, each led by a volunteer leadership board. More than 350 of these chapter leaders gather each fall in the Washington, D.C. area to network, share best practices, and learn about new resources to support their chapter. 
 
Thank you to TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc., S & H Consulting, Nelson Design Group, VitalSmarts, and The Reina Trust Building Institute for your sponsorship!

Thank you to Ashford University - ALC Full Conference sponsor!

Special thanks to our 2011 keynote speakers!

VitalSmarts, Ron McMillan, Friday AM keynote. "Change Anything"

Elaine Biech, Saturday AM keynote.

Tony Bingham, CEO and President, ASTD, Saturday Noon keynote.

Featured Session Speakers Include: Justin Hale, VitalSmarts and Dr. Dennis Reina, The Reina Trust Building Institute