Making Connections

One of the most valuable experiences you'll gain from attending ARMA International's Annual Conference & Expo is the opportunity to connect with fellow records and information management professionals from around the world. Here are the best places to go to make valuable connections (all events held in Las Vegas Convention Center unless otherwise indicated):

• Cyber WiFi Stations
• Region Networking Receptions
• Career Fair
• Welcome Party
• Association General Meeting
• Awards Event
• Canadian Party
• Board Candidates Forum
• ICRM

Cyber WiFi Stations for Internet Access

Monday, October 20 – Thursday, October 23
Want to check your e-mail? The Cyber WiFi Stations will be available during conference hours to help you stay connected. Use the station to access the Internet and stay in touch with colleagues and family while at conference. Wireless network access will be available in the Expo Hall during Expo hours.

Region Networking Receptions

Sunday, October 19
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel
Join other conference attendees from your local area at the Region Networking Receptions, a great opportunity to meet other Conference attendees. There will be separate receptions by ARMA region, so be sure and stop by. This will include first time Conference attendees and others who have attended in the past. You're guaranteed to walk away more comfortable and ready to get the most from the conference and expo. Plus, you will make many new acquaintances from your local area!

ARMA International's Career Fair

Monday, October 20 – Tuesday, October 21
Is a career change in line for you? Stop by ARMA International's Career Fair and check out the professional opportunities that may be right for you. This is a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with hiring managers from leading companies in the records and information management field. The details will be available soon on our website. Check back for details. A free service for attendees, so have your updated resume in hand and be ready for an interview for the many positions available.

Welcome Party

Monday, October 20
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Welcome Party Co-sponsored by Access Sciences Corp., CA, Inc., and ARMA International
Let's kick this week off to a great start with, what else, a party! It's all happening in the Expo Hall, where there will be food, entertainment, and a cash bar. Relax, meet up with old friends, make some new ones, and scope out the interesting exhibits featured this year.

Each full-paid conference registrant will receive a ticket to this event. Additional tickets may be purchased for $25 each.

Association General Meeting

Tuesday, October 21
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Purchase your lunch in the Expo Hall and come hear what ARMA International's done for you lately. You will have a chance to ask questions of the ARMA International Board of Directors and headquarters staff.

ARMA International Awards Event

Tuesday, October 21
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel
Join in the celebration! Oh sure, there will be plenty of great food, fun, and entertainment, but the highlight of this special evening will be the honoring of those individuals and chapters that have made the greatest contributions to the RIM community.

Purchase your tickets to the Awards Event for $50 each when you register, and enjoy dinner, entertainment, and the Awards recognition ceremony. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase on site at registration. A cash bar reception will open at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored in part by Recall and Duff & Phelps.

Canadian Party

Tuesday, October 21
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel
Everyone is invited to join us and be a Canadian for a night. Wear your red and white and dance the night away. Admission is free to conference attendees.

Board Candidates Forum

Wednesday, October 22
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Purchase your lunch in the Expo Hall and then come meet the leaders who are running for ARMA International's Board of Directors. Choosing the association's leadership is an important part of being an ARMA International member. This is your perfect chance to meet the candidates, hear their vision for the future of the association and the profession, and ask questions in preparation for casting your vote in January.

ICRM Conference Activities

Sunday, October 19 – Monday, October 20
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel
The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) invites all interested parties to participate in their activities at the ARMA 2008 International Conference. The ICRM meetings will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel on Sunday and Monday, October 19 and 20, 2008 as follows:

Sunday, October 19 
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ICRM Business Meeting and Reception
The ICRM Annual Business meeting and Reception will be held at the ARMA Conference in the Ballroom of the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.

Monday, October 20
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
ICRM Graders Forum
Interested in grading Part VI exams, or have questions about how this critical process takes place? Are you a current grader? Join in a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for contribution as a grader.

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Professional Certification in Records Management
We will introduce the ICRM and the Examination Process.

4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ICRM Ask the Board Session
Members of the Board of Regents will be available to respond to your questions on examination development, testing, administration, certification maintenance and more.

Other ICRM activities:

• Visit the ICRM Information Booth in the registration area at the Las Vegas Convention Center and greet your colleagues and friends, old and new.

• The ICRM will sponsor two "CRM Examination Prep Sessions" designed to help candidates prepare to take the examinations. Please reference your conference brochure for details on the following sessions:
• Preparing for the CRM Examination: Parts I-V
• Preparing for the CRM Examinations: Part VI