Welcome!

Glad you are here
Welcome to the most exciting week of the year in lifelong learning!  This is the only conference where you can meet and get fresh ideas from lifelong learning professionals in institutions other than your own. Enjoy the interaction.

Mobile App
1. Many session slides and handouts are now on the mobile app, and available online.
2.Quizzes for CEUs and graduate credit are now on the mobile app and online.

If you have any questions or if you're having trouble accessing the app, stop by registration or LERN Central for assistance.

How to get the Conference Mobile app.

• Click https://crowd.cc/s/lgaE from your mobile device or Search for "Learning Resources Network" in the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace
• Open the app on your mobile device
• Use password 2016lern to access the conference content

How to Download the App to your Laptop

• Go to https://crowd.cc/2016lern
• Use password 2016lern to access the conference content

Avoid the Rush: Register today

Registration is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm today. Avoid the Thursday morning rush and lines, register today and save some time.

Moderate a Roundtable Discussion

Here’s your chance to create your own discussion topic. Sign up at the Registration desk.
The Roundtable Discussions take place Thursday 3:00 – 3:50 pm in Holiday 4-6.

You’re invited: Come to Leader Retreat today

You are invited and welcome to attend the LERN Leader Retreat today, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm in room Key 2-3.

Come find out the exciting things going on with LERN. Then add your ideas.

Under Age 38?
Meet with our Emerging Leaders Council from 3:30 – 5:00 pm in room Key 2-3.

Your Board Chair
Daniel Thorpe of Vancouver, BC, Canada, is Chair of the LERN Board of Directors this year.

At LERN All-Conference Reception
All conference participants are invited to the All-Conference Reception from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm today in the Exhibit Hall, Key 5-8. Network with other attendees.

Get to know the hotel today. Tomorrow the pace picks up.
This is the day to figure out where the general sessions and the Exhibit Hall are, and how to get around the hotel.

First Timer?
We’re glad you are here.  This is a unique conference with practical, how-to information unlike any other.

We have a special session today from 4:00 – 4:30 just for First Timers (everyone welcome), Getting the Most from the LERN Conference,  in room Key 10-11. We will give you tips on how to make the most of the conference, including benchmarks and terms. No charge to attend this session.

Late Afternoon Sessions
3:30 – 4:00 pm  Get to Know Baltimore, Key 10-11
4:00 – 4:30 pm Getting the Most from the LERN Conference, Key 10-11
5:00 – 6:30 pm  All Conference Reception, Key 5-8

We start on time
The Opening Session begins promptly tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 8:00 a.m. in Holiday 4-6.

Exhibit Hall Opens Tomorrow
Exhibits, publications, poster displays and more.

Tweet (Or post on Instagram) the Conference
Tweet the conference at #lern16

Sense of Community
The LERN annual conference is a time to renew that sense of community. It is an opportunity to re-energize, to make or renew friendships, to gain support. We’re glad you are here.

Today’s Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 Pre-Conference Seminar Registration
9:00 – 3:00 Pre-Conference Seminars
9:00 – 4:00  Conference Registration
3:30 – 5:00 LERN Leader Retreat
3:30 – 5:00 Emerging Leaders Meeting
3:30 – 4:00 Get to Know Baltimore
4:00 – 4:30 Getting the Most from the LERN Conference
5:00 – 6:30  All Conference Reception