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IFWE 2018
Wednesday November 28 – Friday November 30, 2018
San Antonio, TX
“IFWE: Connecting the eLearning World”
Welcome to IFWE 2018:
Please join us November 28th – November 30th, 2018 at the Hotel Contessa, San Antonio, TX for the next IFWE event! IFWE is the International Forum for Women in E-Learning presented by the USDLA. Recognizing the role of women leaders in the field, USDLA is proud to present IFWE every two years.
As a forum, IFWE includes open discussions, a voicing of ideas, and a number of presentations involving conversations that include audience participation. It is designed to tap into the resources of the attendees as well as other experts in their profession.
IFWE is an opportunity to share ideas, learn about eLearning programs and products, discuss issues, and gain a better understanding of being a successful leader. It also provides attendees with a wonderful opportunity to establish new relationships and contacts, find a mentor or become a mentor, and visit with old friends involved in eLearning. The format of the event allows attendees to learn about relevant topics from many different points of view. IFWE is a time for attendees to listen, think, talk, network, reflect, dream and learn.
Hope to see you in Texas for this wonderful event! Registration will be opening soon!
Opening Keynote Speaker
Ellen D. Wagner, Ph.D.
Affiliate Faculty, Division of Learning Technologies
George Mason University
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Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Martha Kanter, Ph.D.
Executive Director, College Promise Campaign
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Spotlight Session Speaker
Roz Hussin
Instructional Design Tech Specialist
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Closing Keynote Panel
Deb Adair, Executive Director, Quality Matters
Julie Young, Deputy VP of Education Outreach & Student Services at Arizona State
Dr. Ellen Wagner, Technology Professional
Dr. Susan C. Aldrige, SVP for Online Learning at Drexel College
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IFWE Schedule
IFWE 2018 Tracks
- IFWE Are Visible…Lead!
- IFWE Are Visible…Mentor!
- IFWE Are Visible…Innovate!
- IFWE Are Visible…Thrive!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 am – 10:30 am Coffee/Tea
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Pre-Conference Workshops
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm IFWE Opening and Keynote, Dr. Ellen Wagner
3:15 pm – 3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions I
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Sessions II
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm Ice Breaker Activity – “Speed Dating!”
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Opening Reception/Poster Sessions
6:30 pm Mobile Roundtable Dinners (optional)
Thursday, November 29, 2018
7:00 am – 8:00 am Exercise with Roz (optional)
7:30 am – 8:30 am Book Review Session (optional)
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration
9:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions III
10:15 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions IV
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Concurrent Sessions V
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Luncheon Keynote, Dr. Martha Kanter
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions VI
3:15 pm – 4:00 pm “Herstory” with Roz Hussin
4:00 pm-7:00 pm Free time in San Antonio
7:00pm-10:00pm IFWE Pajama Rama/Social Time
Friday, November 30, 2018
7:00 am – 8:00 am IFWE Walk on the River Walk (optional)
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast and Coffee Klatch (optional)
9:00 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Session VII
10:15 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Session VIII
11:30 am – 1:00pm Luncheon, Closing Panel with Ellen Wagner, Deb Adair, Susan Aldridge, and Julie Young
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm IFWE 2020 Planning Session (optional)
Hotel
IFWE 2018 will be held at the Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, TX – a unique location right on the San Antonio Riverwalk! The only four-diamond all-suite hotel on the Riverwalk, the Contessa is a gorgeous retreat for guests visiting the most vibrant city in Texas.
Room Reservations
IFWE attendees can book at a special rate of $179.00/night (plus tax for “City View Luxury or Executive King Suite”). All suites include in-room WI-FI access. Triple and Quad rates are also available at $204.00 and $229.00 per night respectively.
Please call 1-866-435-0900 or click here to make reservations today. Reservations must be made by October 30, 2018 to receive the reduced rate.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship Opportunities
The International Forum for Women in E-Learning (IFWE) is an event for women in E-learning and related professions. This year’s high-profile leadership forum promises to deliver an action-packed agenda that will reach out to the needs of women across multiple e-learning disciplines. The event targets women in the field who are currently in leadership roles, as well as those women who are on the rise in their careers. Attendees include professionals from K-12, higher and continuing education, and corporate, government and military training, as well as from telehealth and distance learning consultant organizations.
IFWE’s vision includes addressing issues such as changing leadership roles, the quality of deliverables in the workplace, the pace of technology innovation, the future of the global education and training marketplace, the cultural integration of distance learning and e-learning, employment and options for the future. Your support through your organization’s sponsorship will greatly enhance the IFWE experience for all attendees.
IFWE 2018 would not be possible without sponsor support. As a leader in the distance learning industry, we welcome and invite your participation as a sponsor for this year’s event.
Gold Sponsor ($5,000)
- General Session Sponsor (Address Conference Attendees during General Session and introduce Keynote Speaker)
- 3 Attendee Passes
- Concurrent Session Opportunity (pending availability)
- Conference App Ad
- Conference Bag Literature
- Website Listing
Silver Sponsor ($2,000)
- Breakfast Sponsor
- 2 Attendee Passes
- Conference App Ad
- Conference Bag Literature
- Website Listing
Bronze Sponsor ($1,500)
- 1 Attendee Pass
- Conference Bag Literature
- Website and Conference App Listing
Friends of the Conference ($500)
- Conference bag literature
- Website Listing
For more information on how you can become a sponsor and enjoy the benefits of an IFWE sponsorship, please contact Ken Conn at kconn@usdla.org
Registration
Registration rates:
Early Bird (until 9/21/18)
- Presenter and USDLA Member Rate – $450.00
- Non-USDLA Member – $500.00
Regular (9/22/18 and later)
- Presenter – $450.00
- USDLA Member Rate – $550.00
- Non-USDLA Member – $600.00
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received prior to Friday November 2, 2018 to receive a conference refund (less a $75.00 processing fee per registration). After, November 2, 2018 there are no registration refunds but you can transfer your registration to another attendee at no charge. All refunds will be processed after December 1, 2018.
Gift Basket
Donate an IFWE Gift Basket!
As many of you know, gift baskets are a huge hit at our IFWE events! Throughout the Conference, we will be raffling off various gift baskets donated by our wonderful attendees. Create a basket that represents your home state, organization or favorite past time!
Below is some information regarding this fun IFWE tradition:
- Donated by individuals, institutions, businesses
- Shipped or brought to the conference location
- Given to attendees as prizes during conference
- Contain small or large items and travel well
- Gift certificates (hotel spa or others)
- Snacks (candies, cookies, crackers, nuts)
- Drink mixes (coffees, teas, hot chocolates)
- Wine
- Bath / beauty products
- Scented candles / potpourri
Be Creative: Make a Themed Basket!
| o Animal lover o Bath and body essentials o Gourmet treats o Sports fanatic o Gardener |
o Movie night
o Coffee/tea lover
o For fun in the sun
o Holiday (Mardi Gras, Easter, 4th of July, etc.) o Locale (Tropics, Cajun, etc.) |
Please contact Janet Major at jmajor@telemedicine.arizona.edu to let us know if you will be donating a gift basket!