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Conference Orientation for First-Time Attendees
Wednesday, August 20
4:45pm – 5:45pm
Participate in a special conference orientation to learn how to get the most out of your conference experience. Meet the conference planners and find friendly support from conference ambassadors who will help you review or select sessions, navigate the Exhibit Hall and answer any questions you might have about APRA and the conference. The orientation will include a brief hotel tour and guide you to the Welcome Reception.
Kick off the Conference in style at the…
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Welcome Reception
Wednesday, August 20
6:00pm – 7:30pm in the Exhibit Hall
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall and prepare yourself for the educational opportunities of a lifetime at this upbeat and energetic reception. Meet new colleagues, reacquaint yourself with old friends, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and visit with exhibitors. A cash bar will be available.
Roundtable Discussion Groups
Thursday, August 21 and
Friday, August 22
7:15am – 8:15am in the Exhibit Hall
Join your colleagues for roundtable discussions over breakfast Thursday and Friday. Come with any questions you have for colleagues and be prepared to discuss a variety of topics during these informal groups. Sign up sheets will be posted at the conference with further details.
Affinity and User Group Sessions
Thursday, August 21
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Meet peers with similar interests — be it organizational size, type, focus or development software system — and discuss shared issues and best practices. Sign up sheets will be posted at the conference.
Vendor Seminars
Thursday, August 21, Friday, August 22 and
Saturday, August 23
Explore a new vendor or learn more about the technologies you are already using during these hands-on learning opportunities presented by the top consultants and experts in the field. Check the onsite guide for highlights about these programs.
APRA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation Luncheon
Thursday, August 21
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Join us for a delightful networking luncheon that will feature a brief overview of the year’s activities and a look at what’s to come, an introduction to the new APRA International Board of Directors and the presentation of the Margaret Fuhry Grant, Researcher of the Year, APRA Scholarship and prestigious Distinguished Service Award.
Optional Friday Night Hospitality Outing
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Friday, August 22
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Visit famous Coors Field to watch the 2007 National League Champions Colorado Rockies take on the Cincinnati Reds. Enjoy a Ballpark Buffet in a pavilion-style picnic area near center field before the game begins at 7:05pm. Price includes admission, buffet dinner and transportation to and from the Stadium; sign up using the conference registration form. For more information about what to see and do in Denver, visit: www.Denver.org.
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