Who Should Attend:

Administrators and staff from these and other institutions offering lifelong learning classes and programs:

-Recreation Departments
-Community Education in Public Schools
-Continuing Education in Universities
-Continuing Education in Community Colleges
-Associations
-Other (Botanic gardens, museums, hospitals, libraries, and more)

This year’s conference will be at the fabulous beautiful Paradise Point Resort in San Diego.

It is practically an island unto itself, right on Mission Bay.  A very classy place.

The room rate for the LERN Conference is just $199/night, plus normal taxes and fees.

Click Here to book your room online. Only use this link in-order to get the discounted conference rate. You can also call 855-463-3361 to register but make sure to reference the LERN Conference Room Block in-order to get the best rate.

 

The overflow hotel will be the Hyatt Mission Bay, just 1.6 miles away.

The room rate for the Hyatt Mission Bay is $159.

The lower rate at the overflow hotel is also intended for California members with more modest budgets.

Click Here to book a room at the Hyatt Mission Bay in the LERN Room Block. Only use this link in-order to get the discounted conference rate. You can also call 800-233-1234 to register but make sure to reference the LERN Conference Room Block in-order to get the best rate.

No, don’t just come because you can sit outside the convention center overlooking the river and re-energize yourself in the normal 70 degree weather in November in Savannah.

Here’s Why You Should Come

Here’s what a few of your colleagues said about last year’s conference.

 

“This was my first LERN Conference and it was a Fantastic Experience.  I especially liked the interactive app.”  –Mariza Olmos, Ft. Worth, Texas

 

 

 

 

 

 

“LERN’s annual conference lives up to LERN’s mantra…”Information that Works!”. If your budget is limited, this is the conference you want to attend!”

– Robert Leslie,  Spartanburg, SC

“The Conference was a smashing success.   I can’t wait for next year.” –Danell Reilly, Corpus Christi, Texas

 

 

 

“Everyone should be able to come to a LERN conference!  Operations and program development will run smoother and allow for an increase in margins and bottom line revenue!” –Cheryl Stiglmeier, Lihue, Hawaii

“The investment is well worth it.”

– Gabriele Janes, Toronto

“We take back so many ideas and ways to increase revenue that we can implement right away!”

– Donna Chant, Munster, IN

To summarize, participants get a 10:1 return on their investment by coming to the LERN Annual Conference.  The conference doesn’t cost money; it makes your program money.

If you’ve never been to a LERN conference, some 43% of the attendees each year are first-timers, so welcome. You will get the ratios for success in your field, the benchmarks, the most practical, how-to information available anywhere.

If you have been before, the 2019 Annual Conference will feature the latest, most advanced information as your program rapidly changes to serve the new generations and society of the 21^st century.

New Session Formats

Multiple concurrent session formats from which to choose.

Engaged Sessions: LERN makes history in creating a whole new interactive format.

Roundtables:  Two every session for small discussions and participation.

Panels:  Your colleagues from top programs share their successes.

Experts: The best experts provide fast paced hard hitting and practical best practices.

New Information

Don’t let your program fall behind.

• More than 35 new sessions
• The Best Brochure Ideas for 2019
• New Growth Markets
• The Best Promotion Ideas of the Year
• International Award Winners for 2019
• …..and much much more.

Topics

Information not available anywhere else on these and other critical topics

– Summer Camps                                     – Management and Leadership
– Advanced Marketing                            – Productivity
– Benchmarks & Ratios for Success     – Strategic Planning
– Programming                                        – Finances and Pricing
– Contract Training                                 – Social Media
– New Skills

Welcome to the most exciting week of the year in lifelong learning!

Here’s an overview of the Agenda.

The pdf of the final brochure, available on the main conference web page on June 15, has all the 72 concurrent sessions, SuperStar presenters, Engaged Sessions, Roundtables, and more.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

7:30 – 9:00 am. Conference Seminar Registration (Conference registration begins at 10:00 am)

Exhibits Open

8:30 am – 3:00 pm Conference Seminars
*FREE when staying in the LERN hotel room block 3 nights; $195 if staying elsewhere

 

**16th Annual Augusoft Lumens® User Summit

Held in conjunction with the LERN Conference, this two-day technology summit provides attendees with in-depth learning on multiple aspects of the Lumens software.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Conference Registration
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. All-Conference Reception in the Exhibit Area
Our welcome to you and to the conference. Come meet each other, have a beverage, and visit with this year’s exhibitors.

3:30 – 4:30 pm. LERN Leader Meeting

For LERN members interested in knowing more about LERN. Every member is welcome. No additional charge.

3:30 – 4:30 pm. Emerging Leaders Meeting
For any Gen Y conference attendee under the age of 39.  No additional fee to attend.

3:30 – 4:00 pm. Getting the Most from the LERN Conference.
Especially relevant for first time attendees.

4:00 – 4:30 pm. Get to Know San Diego

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

7:00 am – 4:00 pm Conference registration

7:30 a.m.  Exhibits Open

8:00 – 9:50 am  Opening Session

• Welcome, Aaron Sauerbrei, Chair of the Board of Directors
• The State of Lifelong Learning: William A. Draves, President
• Opening Keynote: You will leave energized for 2020!

9:50 am – 10:20 am.  Break— Hall of Learning and LERN Central.   Refreshments, networking, exhibits and the Hall of Learning.

10:20 – 11:10 am.  Concurrent Sessions

11:20 – 12:10 pm.  Concurrent Sessions

12:10 – 1:30 pm * Professional Development, Networking Luncheon and Certification Awards

1:30 – 2:00 pm Break— Hall of Learning.  Poster displays, software demonstrations, brochure table, refreshments.

2:00 – 2:50 pm  Concurrent Sessions

3:00 – 3:50 pm  Concurrent Sessions

4:00 – 4:50 p.m. New! Meeting for Operations staff people.,

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Reception

 

Thursday, November 21, 2019

8:00 am. Hall of Learning and Exhibits Open

8:00 – 8:50 am. Concurrent Sessions

9:00 – 9:50 am. General Session: NineShift for 2020.  The Grand Finale.

9:50 – 10:20 am. Break— Hall of Learning and LERN Central. More poster displays, great brochures, demos.

10:20 – 11:10 am. Concurrent Sessions

11:20 – 12:10 pm. Concurrent Sessions

12:10 – 1:30 pm. *International Awards Luncheon.  Some call it the highlight of the conference.

12:10 pm Exhibits close.

2:00 – 2:50 pm. Concurrent Sessions

3:00 – 3:30 pm. Briefing for UGotClass Partners.

 

Friday, November 22, 2019

8:00 – 8:50 am. Concurrent Sessions

9:00 – 9:50 am. Just for you. Personal & Professional Development Sessions

10:00 – 11:30 am. Closing Session

1:00 pm – 3 p.m. CPP Exam

Evening
Last chance for a great restaurant and socializing. Enjoy your last evening in San Diego.

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* Event included in the Full registration fee. Extra fee for those registering at the Basic level.

** Extra fee. Event not included in conference registration.