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Conference Schedule
2:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 8:30pm 8:00am - 9:15am 9:30am - 12:30pm 2:00pm - 2:15pm 2:45pm - 3:45pm 4:00pm - 6:00pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm 8:00am - 8:45am 9:00am - 10:30am 11:00am - Noon 12:15pm - 1:45pm 2:15pm - 3:15pm 4:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:45pm 8:30am - 9:45am 10:00am - Noon 12:15pm - 1:45pm 4:00pm - 10:00pm
* Conference Add-On Activity - Additional fees apply.

Your Guide to the 2012

HARTFORD, CT APRIL 16-19, 2012

Monday, April 16, 2012

CSEE Spring 2012 Module* Accent on Hartford* CSEE Graduates Breakfast* Best Practices Roundtables Opening Ceremonies and Annual Meeting Education Sessions NASC Sports Marketplace Welcome Reception General Session NASC Sports Marketplace Education Sessions Keynote Luncheon Education Sessions NASC Sports Marketplace Networking Receptions General Session NASC Sports Marketplace Closing Luncheon and NASC Awards Destination: Mohegan Sun*

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

First Time Attendee Breakfast & Orientation

Tuesday, April 17 / 7:45am to 9:15am At this session, we will introduce the Mentoring Committee and provide you with advice on how to maximize your Symposium experience. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions as well as meet other first time attendees and new members.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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NASC Sports Marketplace
The NASC Sports Marketplace provides NASC member host organizations one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments with qualified event owners actively looking to place their events in communities like yours. Increase your effectiveness and efficiency in bidding and running sports events through this invaluable opportunity to connect face-to-face potential new clients.

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Accent on Hartford

Conference Add-On Activities

Monday, April 16 / 6:30pm to 9:30pm / $40 Start your NASC Sports Event Symposium experience at Accent On Hartford where attendees will be introduced to many places to eat, shop and visit while in town.

Exhibitor Set Up
Tuesday, April 17 Tuesday, April 17 Wednesday, April 18 Thursday, April 19 Thursday, April 19 8:00am to 3:00pm 4:00pm to 6:00pm 9:00am to 10:30am 4:00pm to 6:45pm 10:00am to Noon Noon to 3:00pm

Destination: Mohegan Sun

Thursday, April 19 / 4:00pm to 10:00pm / $40 After the Closing Ceremonies take this final opportunity to network with fellow attendees while taking in one of New England's most amazing destinations: Mohegan Sun Casino.

Marketplace Open

Exhibitor Tear Down

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Questions? Check out FAQs at NASCsymposium.com/Sports-Marketplace

available at NASCsymposium.com/Networking

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Education
Education opportunities, with a stong focus on participatory learning, will include best practices peer-to-peer interaction, qualtity breakout sessions, in-depth general sessions and information sharing by the most experienced NASC members.
Breakout Session Throwing Media Pitches that Get Hit Creating Local Market Partnerships for Your Events Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Events Before the Bid Trends in Team Sports Tips from the Trenches: The Best and Worst of Volunteer Management Building the Circle: Putting Pieces in Place for Successful Sports Tourism in Destination America Social Media & Sports: Monetizing for Sponsorship Putting the NASC Web Site to Work for You Creating a Sustainable Sport Tourism Plan for a Small to Mid Markets

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Learning Lounge New in 2012! NASCs most seasoned members will faciliate eight 30-minute participant-driven learning opportunities. Located in the NASC Sports Marketplace, this will be your opportunity to ask questions and hear from those who have been there and done that.

available at NASCsymposium.com/Education

TRAVEL
GETTING TO STAYING IN
Hartford Marriott Downtown 200 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT 06103-2807 Make a reservation online or call 1-800-266-9432 Cut-off date is March 15, 2012 However room block will sell out before this date - book today!

Air Travel Bradley International Airport (BDL) is located 12 miles from downtown Hartford. Popular airlines include Air Canada, American, Continental, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, United and US Airways. The Delta Meeting Network is offering discounts. Call 1-800-328-1111 and mention meeting discount code NM89L. Rail Travel Take advantage of your close proximity to both Boston and New York City (each approximately two hours) and spend a fun filled weekend either before or after the NASC Symposium. Ground Transportation CTTransit operates an airport shuttle between the Bradley International Airport, the Connecticut Convention Center (suggested stop for Marriott guests) and Union Station Hartford (suggested stop for Hilton guests) seven days a week. The current fare is $1.25 each way.

Hilton Hartford Downtown 315 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103 Make a reservation online or call 860-240-7303 Cut-off date is March 10, 2012

For more details NASCsymposium.com/Travel