2008 Partnership Symposium Dates
October 1-2
FORUM Conference Center, Fishers, IN
On the heels of the successful 2007 Partnership Symposium, FORUM Solutions and Trabian have assembled 11 of the blogosphere’s most influential people to lead 2 days of stimulating discussion and idea sharing about how to make your credit union more relevant to current and future members.
Guest Speaker Auditions
Last year’s incorporation of a guest speaker was so meaningful to the content shared at the Symposium that we decided to open it up again for this year’s event. Check out OpenSourceCU.com for the details on this contest. The topics are: promoting thrift and/or innovative loan strategies. We can’t wait to see your entry!Event Host
Ron Shevlin will serve as the host for the 2008 Partnership Symposium. He will spend time with presenters following their sessions to ask a couple of questions and engage the audience in asking their questions. This is an interactive conference and Ron will help ensure that everyone takes part!Speakers
Speakers confirmed for 2008 include (see full agenda):- Tim McAlpine – Currency Marketing
- William Azaroff – Vancity Credit Union :William’s Blog
- Jeff Russell – The Members Group :TMG Blog
- Morriss Partee – Everythingcu.com :Morriss’ Blog
- Robbie Wright – fi-linx :Robbie’s Blog
- Gene Blishen – Mount Lehman :Gene’s Blog
- Jeff Stephens – Creative Brand Communications :CBC Blog
- CU Skeptic – Don’t Miss the unveiling! Blog
- Michelle Bloedorn – Member Loyalty Group CUSO featuring Diana Dykstra – CEO San Francisco Fire CU
- Jon DiGregory – Cantaloupe
New this year is an Idea eXchange session, BarCamp style! You won’t want to miss it.
Registration
The registration cost is $125 per person. Online registration is currently available (see link to left!).Hotels
- FORUM has reserved a block of rooms at the Staybridge Suites Hotel located within five miles of our Conference Center. A limited number of rooms are available so please make reservations early. Contact the hotel directly at 317-577-9500 to request the FORUM Solutions $89 studio suite or the $99 one-bedroom suite. Reservations must be made before September 9. Room cancellations must be made two business days prior to arrival.
The Staybridge Suites offers a full kitchen in every room and free shuttle service to and from the Symposium at designated times.
- Another hotel option, less than one mile from our Conference Center is the Hampton Inn. This hotel does not offer shuttle service but provides complimentary high speed Internet access in every room, as well as wireless access in the lobby and public areas. Contact the Hampton directly at 317-913-0300 for rooms starting at rates of $89 per night.
Sponsors
Many thanks to our event sponsors!
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Contact the Marketing Team at 317-558-6252 with any questions.
Hear what 2007 participants had to say about this event.
“I am attending the Symposium again this year because I like the conference. I like the excitement, the energy, and the people.”
Jason Knight – CEO Wesabe
View the Fun From 2007: Event Photos