PROGRAM INFORMATION

NEOASTD offers a variety of diverse programming and networking opportunities which are open to the public.  Visit the calendar of events for more details on upcoming programs. If you missed a program, check out the past programs page for a summary of the program and handouts from the presenter.

• Monthly Dinner Workshops:  Dinner workshops are held on the third Thursday of the month.  Attendees begin arriving at 5:30 p.m. to networking with other training professionals.  A buffet style dinner is served at 6:15 p.m. and the program is held from 7:15 -  8:30 p.m.
  Note:  Dinner workshops are not held during June, July, or August.  The dates for the November and December workshop may be shifted up a week to avoid conflicts with holidays.

• Monthly Breakfast Meetings (Coffee, Chat, and Contacts):  Coffee, Chat, and Contacts is a breakfast meeting held on the first Friday of every month. It originated when a few members of NEOASTD decided to meet for coffee to share ideas and best practices. Due to its popularity the program has evolved into a breakfast meeting in a state of the art meeting facility. The program is designed to encourage networking and idea sharing of best practices. Attendees begin arriving at 7:30 a.m. to network and enjoy a continental breakfast.  The program is held from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

• Special Interest Groups (SIGs):  Although most of the programming is directed to general audiences in the training and development industry, the SIG programming is targeted to specific audiences with a shared interest.  Currently NEOASTD offers two SIGs.  The Accelerated Learning SIG offers meetings, programs, and workshops focused on the study of Accelerated Learning.  The Consultants SIG offers meetings and networking for independent consultants.

• Workshops:  Workshops are held once or twice a year, focusing on topics of interest to the membership.