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Information Outlook, May, 2003

The following materials are an overview. For complete information on more than 600 conference events, visit www.sla.org/nyc2003!

New York will be the stage for SLA's 94th Annual Conference, June 7-12, 2003. The conference theme "Putting Knowledge to Work" focuses on the critical role of information professionals in exploring and employing knowledge for strategic decision making in the global information arena. The conference creates an environment for networking, communication, learning, and other developmental opportunities. Sessions will focus on the state of the art (Monday), future directions (Tuesday), and globalization (Wednesday), in a wide variety of Continuing Education sessions, Hot Topic sessions, the Strategic Alliance Series, and the Virtual Association Series.

On Monday, June 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough will address conference participants at the Opening General Session. Futurist Stewart Brand is the featured general session speaker on Tuesday, June 10. On Wednesday, June 11, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will offer her insight and point of view on issues and trends that have global impact on the industry at the Closing General Session.

The INFO-EXPO opens on Monday at 8:00 am in the Exhibit Hall of the Hilton New York Hotel, showcasing innovative products and services from more than 300 exhibitors. The 2003 Awards Reception will be held on Sunday at the University Club in Manhattan.

Look for SLA's Conference Information Ambassadors in New York!

SLA staff and Fellows have formed a partnership to make your conference experience even more rewarding and pleasant. These Conference Information Ambassadors will be visible at all key events at the Hilton New York and Towers, New York Marriott Marquis, and Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. They will be wearing special identification badges and will be ready and willing to assist you. Most of the ambassadors have attended several conferences and can provide valuable guidance to attendees.

Conference Information Ambassadors

Liz Bibby * Monica Ertel * Judy Field * Carol Ginsburg * Doris Helfer * Richard Hulser * Susan Klopper * Sharyn Ladner * Eleanor MacLean * Lynne McCay * Dorothy McGarry * Anne Mintz * Peter Moon * Sylvia Piggott * Ethel Salonen * Ruth Seidman * Barbara Semonche Sandy Spurlock * Gloria Zamora

Registration Hours

Registration is at the Hilton New York Hotel at 1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th).

Friday, June 6 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday, June 7 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday, June 8 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monday, June 9 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, June 10 7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 11 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

Exhibit Hall Hours and Special Events

The Exhibit Hall will be at the Hilton New York Hotel at 1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue between 53rd and 54th).

New Exhibit Hall Hours

Monday, June 9 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting and Breakfast: 8:00 am-9:30 am

The ribbon cutting, sponsored by Chemical Abstracts Service, will take place at 8:00 am. Get there by 8:00 for breakfast and a chance to win $5,000!

Tuesday, June 10 11:00 am-6:30 pm

Networking Reception: 5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Wednesday, June 11 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Special Events in the Exhibit Hall

* Monday, June 9, 8:00 am: Exhibit Hall Breakfast

* Tuesday, June 10, 5:00 pm-6:30 pm, Exhibit Hall Cocktail Reception

* Wednesday, June 11, 8:00 am: Exhibit Hall Breakfast

* Coffee breaks after each general session and afternoon times

* Cyber Connection

* SLA Marketplace

2003 Conference

The following are each day's designated track and highlighted activities.

Sunday, June 8

Leadership Development Institute

Join SLA's Leadership award winners and supporters in celebrating a conference full of learning experiences. The Institute is geared toward all SLA elected and appointed leaders as well as those who may be interested in serving in a leadership capacity. Sponsored by Multex.com.

SLA Awards Reception, 7:00 pm

Join SLA's Leadership in honoring the professions' best and brightest during this evening's reception, which promises to celebrate the unique drive and spirit of the information professional. A wonderful evening awaits at the University Club. Sponsored by Standard & Poor's.

Monday, June 9

State of the Art

Pulitzer prize-winning author David McCullough will address the opening general session in the East/West Ballroom at the Hilton New York. The activities on this day are aimed at examining current issues and trends that affect how we manage and deliver information/knowledge. Sponsored by LexisNexis. Come early and enjoy the INFO-EXPO Ribbon Cutting at 8:00 am. Sponsored by Chemical Abstracts Service.

Tuesday, June 10

Future Directions

Tuesday's sessions are designed to stretch participants' thinking in certain areas by attempting to predict what the future will bring for our profession and looking at how we can shape our own future. Join us at 9:30 am, as futurist Stewart Brand opens the morning session. Sponsored by Dialog, The Information Professional Partner. Look to the future by visiting the INFO-EXPO Networking Reception at 5:00 pm.