Registration

Conference Registration

HeSCA, ABCD and BCA members receive member registration rate.

Your Conference Registration Fee includes: 
All general and concurrent sessions 
Special shared sessions with the Association of Biomedical Communications Directors (ABCD) 
Two continental breakfasts 
Opening Reception and Awards Banquet 
Association Luncheon 
Combined Annual Auction 
HeSCA Learning Resource Center and catalog 
Conference book and handouts 

Refunds

Preregistration must be received by May 26, 2000. Refunds will be given prior to May 26, 2000, minus a $35.00 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after June 2, 2000.

Special Events/Workshops

An Evening at the Biltmore Estate: $65 

Retain your ticket, you may reenter the estate, house and gardens the following day only at no additional cost.

Roundtable Luncheon: $15

Enjoy lunch with a focused discussion group of your choice.

Workshops: $80 before May 26 / $100 after May 26

Four half-day workshops are available: Photoshop I and II, Web Design, and Effective Communications. Please go to the Presentations/Workshops website for descriptions and workshop leader's bios.

ABCD Retreat Day: $80 before May 26 / $100 after May 26
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" on Friday, June 30, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Please go to the Presentations/Workshops website for more information.

Roundtable Luncheon
(Preregistration Required)
June 30, 2000      Noon - 1pm

"Let's give 'em something to talk about!" That phrase which comes from words to a classic popular song is what this luncheon is all about . . .talking, sharing, networking, learning and interacting. I want to give YOU something to talk about. Below you will find 12 topics that have been suggested as roundtable discussion topics in addition you will see 6 HeSCA Interest Groups listed. 

Choose three topics OR interest group tables. Space will be limited. If your first selection is full you will be moved to your second or third choice.

There must be a minimum of 4 people registered for a topic to remain active. To help us plan, please FAX a copy of this completed form to Jack Adcox at 919-942-3689 in addition to including it with your conference registration materials. 

Lunch will be available to each registered individual. The cost for this luncheon is: $15.00 (this price includes the following: Sliced Fresh Fruit, Chicken Stirfry served over Rice, Chocolate Mousse, Coffee and Tea; tax and gratuity are also included in the price - vegetarian meals will be provided upon request.) The cost for this event is not included in your conference registration fee. 

Topics
1. Digital video (acquisition and editing)
2. Producing for webcasts
3. Streaming video technologies: review of what's available
4. Development of cross platform CD's - do's and don'ts, 
5. DV editing with Premiere or Final Cut Pro 
6. Freelancing and/or small business concerns
7. Non-linear editing "tips & tricks" table
8. How the Web or Net has impacted your department. Work loads, staffing, 
budget, etc...
9. Electronic Case Studies: Is your institution using them? How have they 
affected your biocommunications dept?
10. Differences of IT attitude and support and the Instructional media 
producers/designers needs - how do you handle this issue?
11. Totally Digital Photography: Feasible? Desirable? If not now, when?
12. Interfacing with pharmaceutical and communications companies.
(HeSCA Special Interest Group Tables)
13. Librarians Interest Group
14. Photographers, Artists, and Writers Interest Group
15. Hospital-based Media Specialists Interest Group
16. Biocommunications Management Interest Group
17. Instructional Developers Interest Group
18. Media Producers Interest Group

Hotel

Information about the Holiday inn Sunspree Resort can be found at their webpage http://www.sunspree.com/.

Registration information for the hotel can be found here.

Website by Keven Siegert - keven@hesca.org