Highlights and Special Events

This meeting is packed with presentations, workshops and panel discussions including: 

Opening Keynote: Anthony E. Hilger, PhD

"Educational Skeet – Where Do You Aim at a Moving Target?"

Internet Keynote: Gary Schwitzer 

"The Wild West of the Internet" 

Creativity Keynote: Robert S. Zielinski

"Thinking Interactively"

Presentations and Panels

More than twenty educational opportunities covering a wide range of biocommunications topics including Web Development, Learning Environments, Video Streaming,  Telemedicine, Creativity and more!

Intermediate Webpage Design

Effective Communication

Advanced Photoshop

Intermediate Photoshop

Association of Biomedical Communications Directors (ABCD) RETREAT DAY (Friday, June 30, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
A mile high in the Great Smoky Mountains at the Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, ABCD members will participate in an interactive workshop titled "Leading in a Time of Change". 

Leading change today is no longer about implementing the latest plan. It is about living with change. This interactive and stimulating workshop teaches the stages of change along with techniques to use with each:

* Learn the predictable stages in reaction to change
* Go beyond the basics
* Gain specific tools for overcoming resistance
* Learn how the changes we face today are different
* Gain insights about the changes we face
* Take away renewed energy and optimism.
There will also be time for networking and a great BBQ lunch. Don't miss this!

ABCD/HeSCA Management Session (Saturday, July 1, 9:00 am - 11:00 am)

- Managing Small Projects: Must-do Techniques for Achieving Great Results

 
More projects, less time? Learn to use "absolute must" planning and control tools to leverage your prospects for successful projects. You will be covering stakeholder analysis, developing the Statement of Work, creating a work breakdown schedule, and using simple but powerful project control techniques.

An Evening at the Biltmore Estate

A trip to Asheville, NC is certainly not complete without a visit (or two) to the Biltmore House and Estate. We have arranged an evening tour of the largest private residence in North America, followed by a light dinner in the Deer Park Picnic facility. 

Enjoy the cool mountain air, relax in the beauty of Biltmore, travel back with your colleagues and guests to a time when dinner was an artform, and relaxation was a way of life. 

Don’t miss this wonderful change to view one of the loveliest estates in the world while networking with your colleagues. AND your ticket to Biltmore Estate is valid throughout the day following this event. We have made time in the schedule for you to come back and explore the house, gardens, and winery alone or with your colleagues, friends and family.

Learning Resource Center 
HeSCA's Learning Resource Center features hundreds of audiovisual materials and software items submitted by some of the most talented producers in the health care field. The best of these materials are honored with awards in the HeSCA Media Festival on Saturday evening. The LRC is open throughout the conference. 

Ice Cream Social

The information has been great! The presenters are right on their mark! But boy, I sure could use something cool and refreshing! Don't miss the famous, Ice Cream Social. This "special" break in the meeting day provides a particularly "cool" taste treat. Ice cream bars or ice cream with "toppings" will be available during this tasty, refreshing break! Work hard ... and reap the rewards!

Roundtable Discussion Luncheon

Take this opportunity to network with colleagues over lunch. In an informal setting, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences, and insights on topics affecting your professional life.

Meet and greet old friends on Wednesday night and get the networking off to the right start!

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