The format of the event allows attendees to learn about relevant topics from many different points of view. The moderate size makes it possible for attendees to actively participate. This year's conference includes not only concurrent sessions, but also poster, panel, and collaborative sessions.

This conference is an opportunity to share ideas, learn about distance learning programs and products, and gain a better understanding of the field. It provides participants with a wonderful opportunity to establish new relationships and contacts with others involved in distance learning.

Conference Keynote Speakers are Dr. Mark David Milliron, Chancellor of the Western Governors University Texas, Austin, TX and Michael Baker, Strategic Vertical Market Development of Vaddio.

The Conference invites attendees to participate in one of three pre-conference workshops:

• Mobile Learning: From the Margins to Mainstream, with Bill Zobrist and Neil Allison of Pearson
• State Chapter Leadership Workshop, with Ken Conn, Senior Vice President for State Chapters, USDLA
• Learning from YouTube: How Pseudo-Synchronous Interactions Can Enhance Video Instruction, with Dr. Ari Bader-Natal, Chief Learning Architect, Grockit.