ASTD 2010 International Conference & Exposition

May 16-19, 2010     Chicago, Illinois, USA  

Welcome to the ASTD International Conference & Exposition, your annual training reunion and opportunity to reconnect with HRD professionals, make new friends, and learn from industry leaders. For complete information on the conference, visit http://www.astdconference.org/. Hotel information is now available!

Highlights From ASTD 2009 - Coming Soon:  What's New for ASTD 2010

We added several new programs and opportunities in 2009 to further enhance your conference experience. Information on updates to the 2010 conference will be posted soon.

• Global Focus Discussions: A new series of 12 discussion groups on today's hottest topics. Learn best practices and solutions from around the world.
• Government Programming: Join public sector training professionals from the U.S. and around the world in a special series of conference programming and networking events. For complete information, please visit www.astd2009.org/government.
• Tours of Washington, D.C.: Want to see the U.S. national monuments at night, have a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol building by a former Senator, or learn the art of international espionage? Then take part in one of the optional tours ASTD has for conference attendees. To find out more please follow this link.  
• Private Meeting Room: New benefit for international delegations of 25 or more, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Networking Tips: 

ASTD 2010 is your opportunity to network with colleagues from around the globe. Here are some examples of networking opportunities at the conference:

• ASTD Celebration
• Meet-To-Eat
• "Speedmeets"
• Welcome Reception
• Government Networking Room
• CPLP Connect Room
• ASTD Learning Opportunities Room
• Global Village

International Delegations and Conference Supporters

ASTD supports international attendees, groups, and delegations. Online toolkits are available for our Delegation Leaders and Conference Supporters. For information, please visit our Delegation Leader Toolkit, or contact Nicole Washington.

For information on becoming an official Conference Supporter, please view our International Supporter Toolkit.

For International Attendee information, visit http://www.astdconference.org/International.html

Testimonials

Hear what your colleagues are saying about the conference! Click on the video clips below to hear from actual conference participants:

Registration Pricing

Below you will find information on pricing, housing options, and how to find an international delegation in your area.

Register

To find a delegation in your region and register for ASTD 2010 at a discounted rate, contact Nicole Washington at nwashington@astd.org for further information.

For complete conference information, visit www.astdconference.org/index.html

Conference Housing and Travel

ASTD has negotiated rates for hotel rooms, airfare and rental cars. For more information, visit the Housing and Travel page.

Speaking Proposals

Please note that ASTD is no longer accepting speaking proposals for the 2010 International Conference in Washington, DC.   

ASTD 2009

ASTD welcomed over 8,000 participants to the ASTD 2009 International Conference & Exposition. International participants, which represent about one-quarter of all participants, come from more than 70 countries. Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals features 200+ educational sessions from industry-leading experts, and a world-class EXPO filled with the latest products and services available from top suppliers.