Global e-Learning 2001 Summit

May 17^th - 19^th, 2001
Whistler Convention Centre
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

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Conference Theme
This is the e-Learning event of the year you won’t want to miss! This ground-breaking conference and exhibition will feature excellent presentations and panels from industry leaders on the rapidly growing global e-Learning market and will be an excellent opportunity for buyers and sellers to meet. Participants will gain valuable insights into the global e-Learning environment by region, regulatory issues, localization issues, emerging technologies, global e-Learning standards, not-for-profit sector issues, vendor offerings and investment opportunities.

In attendance will be a unique mixture of corporate executives, government officials, not-for-profit organization directors, education officials, entrepreneurs and investors. The format will be highly interactive. You will have lots of opportunities to network while enjoying Whistler’s beautiful attractions.

May 17th, 2001
	Preconference (e-Learning, Knowledge Management and Digital Collaboration: Trends, Technologies and Opportunities),
	Exhibitor Area
May 18th, 2001
	Global e-Learning 2001 Summit - Keynote Presentations,
	Global e-Learning 2001 Summit - Panels,
	Breakout Sessions,
	Exhibitor Area
May 19th, 2001 - Morning
	Global e-Learning Investment Forum
May 19th, 2001 - Lunch
	Lunch and presentation Event at the spectacular Roundhouse Lodge on top of Whistler Mountain.

Global e-Learning 2001 Summit Speakers
You will get updated on the hottest global e-Learning, knowledge management and digital collaboration trends, technologies and opportunities from more than forty world-class presenters and leading experts including:

Kevin Oakes,	CEO, Click2Learn
Walter Stewart,	Director of Global Marketing, Research & Education, SGI
Dr. Jaap Tuinman,	President & CEO, Open Learning Agency
Peter Martin,	Sr. VP – Equity Research, Jeffries & Co.
Nelson B. Heller,	Ph.D. President, Nelson B. Heller & Associates
Donald Clark,	CEO, Epic Group
David Crouch,	President & CEO, TAP Ventures
Roger Mundell,	Director, CEDARlearning / Royal Roads
Steve Forth,	CEO, DNA Media Inc.
Paul Stacey,	Director of Corporate Education & Training, Technical University of British Columbia
Roberta Westwood,	President, Westwood Dynamics
Lynda Brown,	Director of Programming, Arts Umbrella

Sectors covered include: K-12, Higher Education, Continuing Studies, Corporate Training, Investors, Government, and Not-for-Profit Organizations

For full agenda, click here.
For summit at a glance, click here.

Preconference -- e-Learning, Knowledge Management and Digital Collaboration: Trends, Technologies and Opportunities
May 17^th, 2001, Whistler, B.C., Canada

E-Learning, Knowledge Management and Digital Collaboration are converging and experiencing rapid growth but still many executives and managers are unclear of how to benefit from these emerging areas and need to get up-to-speed as soon as possible. This pre-conference is targeted at people who are relatively new to e-Learning, Knowledge Management and Digital Collaboration and who need to make strategy, buying and implementation decisions. It will also be of interest to those already working with an e-Learning project who want to deepen their understand of key e-Learning, Knowledge Management and Digital Collaboration trends, technologies, opportunities, vendor offerings, and learn additional skills in the e-Learning vendor selection process and ongoing relationship. Global e-Learning 2001 registrants will receive a discount to this pre-conference event (see rates below)

Who Should Attend the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit:

	Chief Information Officers and IT Managers
	Chief Knowledge Officers
	Procurement Officers
	Global Training Managers and Training Buyers
	Private and Public Higher Education Officials
	Distance Learning & Continuing Educations Professionals
	Government Policy Makers
	Sales Managers, Marketing Managers, Product Managers, Localization Managers
	Consultants and Lawyers
	Venture Capitalists & Other Investors
	Entrepreneurs
	e-Learning, Knowledge Management, and Digital Collaboration vendors

Reasons to Attend
The conference is designed to help your organization meet the growing global e-Learning opportunities. Conference benefits include:

	Enjoy the spectacular Whistler resort while getting up to speed with the latest global e-Learning issues, business models, trends, technologies, and opportunities. Focus your global e-Learning strategy and vendor selection and develop effective partnership strategies.
	Conference speakers are some of the world’s leading e-Learning experts and players. Keynotes, targeted breakout sessions and investors forum combine for an excellent content package.
	Ground-breaking event. First major event of its kind focusing exclusively on global e-Learning issues. Unique mix of organizations from sectors such as corporate training, K-12, higher education, continuing education, not-for-profit organizations, legal, consulting, investors, and entrepreneurs.
	Highly interactive format, participants will have lots of opportunities to network and interact with speakers and other attendees. Targeted breakout sessions meet your specific interest areas. Panel sessions with a broad range of participants are sure to provoke excellent dialogue. Theme tables at lunches and dinners and vendor wine and cheese events and other activities in the evening.
	Approximately 30 leading, global e-Learning vendors will be exhibiting and be available to answer your questions.
	The pre-conference ensures participants are up to speed with overall e-Learning, knowledge management, and digital collaboration trends so that the rest of the time at the Global e-Learning 2001 summit may be more productive.

Conference Program
We have some of the world’s best e-Learning experts providing their insights on global e-Learning.

Conference Agenda (HTML format)

Lunch on top of Whistler Mountain
A special lunch event will be held after the Investment Forum on May 19^th. Attendees will take a spectacular enclosed gondola ride up to the top of Whistler Mountain and will enjoy breathtaking views 6,000 ft. below (1850 metres). You will experience the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit from the spectacular summit of one of BC's most beautiful mountain ranges!

Registration Information
Space is limited and going fast for the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit so you will want to register soon.

May 17th - 19th, 2001 Global e-Learning 2001 Summit on May 18th & 19th, 2001 and preconference on May 17th, 2001. Included Lunch / Presentation event on top of Whistler Mountain at the Round House Lodge on May 19th., Exhibit Area Lunch on May 17th, 18th & 19th
Before April 17th, 2001. Early Bird Discount*	$1100 US ($1672 Cdn.) + applicable taxes Most cost effective option!
After April 17th, 2001	$1400 US ($2128 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Early Bird Savings!	Save $300 US ($456 CDN)

May 17th, 2001 Preconference (e-Learning, Knowledge Management & Digital Collaboration: Trends, Technologies & Opportunities), Exhibit Area, Lunch
Before April 17th, 2001. Early Bird Discount*	$400 US ($608 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
After April 17th, 2001	$500 US ($760 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Early Bird Savings!	Save $100 US ($152 CDN)

May 18th, 2001 Global e-Learning 2001 Summit Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, Exhibit Area, Lunch
Before April 17th, 2001. Early Bird Discount*	$525 US ($798 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
After April 17th, 2001	$700 US ($1064 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Early Bird Savings!	Save $175 US ($266 CDN)

May 19th, 2001 Global e-Learning Investment Forum, Exhibit Area
Before April 17th, 2001. Early Bird Discount*	$300 US ($456 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
After April 17th, 2001	$400 US ($608 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Early Bird Savings!	Save $100 US ($152 CDN)

May 17th - 18th, 2001 Preconference on May 17th Plus Global e-Learning 2001 Summit Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, Exhibit Area, Lunch on May 17th & 18th
Before April 17th, 2001. Early Bird Discount*	$900 US ($1368 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
After April 17th, 2001	$1200 US ($1824 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Early Bird Savings!	Save $300 US ($456 CDN)

May 19th, 2001 - Lunch Lunch & Presentation at the Roundhouse Lodge on the top of Whistler Mountain
Price:	$50 US ($75 Cdn.) + applicable taxes
Note: This is already included for free for those who registered for the complete Global e-Learning 2001 Summit.

* In order to qualify for the early bird registration rate, payment must be received by April 17^th,2001.

** A multimedia CD-ROM, print proceedings, and vendor offerings binder are also included in the registration fee.

*** Optional Whistler Activities are extra and are not included in conference fees

Not-for-profit organizations are entitled to a discount - please contact us for further information; a 15% group discount is available to organizations with more than one attendees.

First 50 paid registrants will receive their choice of a complimentary glacier skiing pass or a free White Water Rafting pass!

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 45 days before the Event will be fully refunded. Cancellations received 30 days before the Event will be credited 100% towards a future Zoom e-Learning Networks Event.

To register, fill out our brief on-line registration form.

Alternatively, you can register by contacting Cindy Wong, Events Manager, Zoom e-Learning Networks Inc.
Tel: (604) 408-2302, Toll-free: 1-877-722-6825, Fax: (604) 408-2311 Email: cwong@zoomelearning.com

Multimedia CD-ROM / Print Proceedings
All participants will receive print proceedings and a multimedia CD-ROM of the event, a comprehensive research binder, and a comprehensive vendor offerings binder. This is included in your registration fee.

Sponsorships
There are still some excellent sponsorship opportunities for the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities at the Global e-Learning 2001 Summit.

Alternatively, you can register by contacting Cindy Wong, Events Manager, Zoom e-Learning Networks Inc. Tel: (604) 408-2302, Toll-free: 1-877-722-6825, Fax: (604) 408-2311 Email: cwong@zoomelearning.com

Getting to Whistler
There are lots of ways to get to Whistler from Vancouver International Airport. You can take a train, float plane, rental car, bus, or limousine. For more information: http://www.whistler.com/travelinfo/. There are also lots of convenient flights into Vancouver (click here for rates). Click here for some maps.

Accomodations
We have hotel rooms reserved at special rates for Global e-Learning 2001 Summit participants. For more information, please click here.

Activities
There’s lots to do in Whistler! There will be organized activities in the evenings as well as on the afternoon of May 19^th. Possible activities include: skiing, snowboarding, golfing, horseback riding, white water rafting, AV. See the activity page for more info.

General / FAQ
To obtain more information on things like typical weather in Whistler, and frequently asked questions, click here.

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The Global e-Learning 2001 Summit will provide an excellent update from leading speakers on the most important e-Learning trends gaining momentum across the world, including high growth regions in the developing world. There will also be excellent networking opportunities at activities planned throughout the event. Join us in Whistler, BC, Canada for the e-Learning event of the year!

Space is limited so you will want to register quickly! Early-bird rates are also available before April 17^th, 2001.

To learn more, contact us today: Email: info@zoomelearning.com Tel: 1-604-408-2302 Fax: 1-604-408-2311 Toll-free 1-877-722-6825 (within North America)