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CMS Demo Day
Thursday, March 18, 2010
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Association Forum Conference Center, 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606 Map/Directions

Who: Association Professionals

Other:   Continental breakfast and boxed lunches will be provided.

CAE Domain: Domain 3 - Administration           

CAE Credit Hours: 7

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 16, 2010

We will accommodate onsite registrations but cannot guarantee a boxed lunch if you register after the deadline.

Special Pricing: $199 for members and $249 for nonmembers

Content Management Systems Demo Day

This full-day event will feature vendors of some leading content management systems. In one day, you will gain an overview of seven different CMS platforms through live demonstrations. You’ll also have the opportunity to interact with vendors during a question-and-answer component, and to take your learning back to the office when you receive a list of things to consider when selecting a CMS.

This event is perfect for any association interested in implementing a CMS for the first time or replacing their current system. Whether you’re a CEO, CFO, CIO or Webmaster, this session is for you!

Participants will:

• Learn the benefits of using a content management system
• Understand the key features of leading solutions
• Compare features and functionalities of various solutions

Schedule for the Day:

8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.                                               Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.                                        Welcome and Overview

8:35 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.                                        Demo No. 1: SusQtech (Share Point)

9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.                                      Demo No. 2: Duo Consulting (Drupal)     

10:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.                                    Break

10:35 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                    Demo No. 3: Americaneagle.com (idev® (built on .NET/SQL Server.)          

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                                    Networking Lunch

12:35 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.                                      Demo No. 4: TerpSys (Ektron)

1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.                                        Demo No. 5: ResultsDirect (CMSPlus)

2:25 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.                                        Demo No. 6: Ingeniux (Enterprise 2.0 Content Management)

3:20 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.                                        Break

3:35 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.                                        Demo No. 7: Revere Group / SiteCore (SiteCore) 

Presenter Background Information:

Sherry Budziak is a recognized authority on association Web sites and other online media strategies. Her firm, .orgSource, has worked with numerous national associations, including the Emergency Nurses Association, American Dietetic Association, American Society of Anesthesiology and dozens of others. With extensive expertise in Web site management, association strategy, online education and technology deployment, Sherry has helped organizations improve their Web presence and Web site performance, assess staff resources, enhance search engine optimization and expand their reach through social media.

Budziak holds two bachelor’s degrees in communications/public relations and political science from Valparaiso University.

About the Association Forum’s Conference Center:

• Easily accessible by rail or interstate [Map]
• Equipped with comfortable, spacious meeting rooms
• High-speed wireless Internet access throughout meeting rooms
• Houses a library complete with Internet access and information on association trends, endeavors and current business practices
• Provides complimentary beverages as well as a wonderful view of the Chicago River

Simply put, our conference center is designed with you in mind. We’ve taken Essential Learning, Compelling Experiences and Powerful Resources to the next level. Together, We Are Association Forum!

Blue Plate serves as the Association Forum’s official caterer for this event.

www.blueplatechicago.com