The document provides essential details for attendees of the 2013 HDI Conference, including schedule highlights, attire recommendations, and networking opportunities. It also covers the conference app, meal times, session handouts, and information on the new membership model launched by HDI. Additional notes include social media engagement, post-conference actions, and relevant contact information for organizers.

1. 2013 HDI CONFERENCE MAXIMIZER

2. Helpful Tips
• No shoes, no shirt, no badge? No go
– Pocket guide/map
– Meal tickets (Breakfast and Lunches)
– Party tickets (Thursday 7-10pm)
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3. What to pull out from your suitcase
• General Sessions, Receptions and Workshops:
–Business casual
–A sweater or jacket is a good idea... Brrrrrrr
• Conference Party:
–Beach wear
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4. Plan ahead; don’t miss a beat
Schedule Builder
http://schedule.hdiconference.com/
• Commitment-phobes allowed
– (create your schedule for convenience, not RSVP)
• Print, email, or export
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5. HDI 2013 Conference App
• Updates, Changes and
Status Updates
• Agenda and Schedule
Builder
• Maps, Expo Hall, Exhibitor
list
• Connect with other
attendees
• Session Evaluations
• Available for Droid,
iPhone, iPad
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6. Don’t forget to eat
• Wednesday, April 17
– Breakfast: 730 AM
– Lunch: 1230 PM
– Networking Reception: 5 to 7PM
• Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages
• Shorelines A Expo Hall
• Thursday, April 18
– Breakfast & Lunch
– Conference Party
• Hors d'oeuvres and beverages
• Friday, April 19 - Breakfast
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7. For the Early Birds – 7:30am
• Breakfast Briefings
– Grab your food outside of the meeting
room and kick off your day with these
bonus sessions.
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8. Session Handouts
• Available on the HDI 2013 Conference website
• http://www.HDIConference.com/handouts
• Username: HDI2013
• Password:
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9. Internet Access
• Network Name: HDI2013
• Password: HDIConference – case sensitive
• Location: All Meeting rooms and Expo Hall on
level 2
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10. HDI 2013 Conference Beach Party
• Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
–The Beach at Mandalay Bay
–Comfortable causal wear, beach attire and
light jacket (based on weather)
–bring your spouse or a friend, tickets
available for purchase at the HDI 2013
registration desk.
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11. Take advantage of peers
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12. Expo Hall
• Expo Hall
– Wednesday 11:30 – 3:30 pm, 5pm – 7pm
– Thursday 11:30 – 3:30pm
• Prize giveaway
– Shorelines A Expo Hall
• Product Showcase Stage
– Form in conference bag
– Visit exhibitors; Get stamps  Win prizes
– Submit to registration desk
– Drawing: Thursday 2pm
• Must be present to win
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13. Book Signing
Location: Mandalay Bay Foyer
• Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 6:00 PM
– Never Fly Solo, Lieutenant Colonel Rob “Waldo”
Waldman
• Thursday, April 18, 9:45 to 10:15 AM
– On Innovation, Terry Jones
• Thursday, April 18, 5:15 to 5:45 PM
– Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Aron Ralston
• Friday, April 19, 12:45 to 1:15 PM
– The Levity Effect: Why IT Pays to Lighten Up, Scott
Christopher
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14. • Bookstore
– Mandalay Bay Foyer
– Keynote and other
presenters’ books and
recommendations
– HDI Publications
– Other industry resources
• Internet Café
Extra...Extra
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15. NEW MEMBERSHIP MODEL
Launched: April 16, 2013
Exciting Things Are Taking Place at HDI!
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16. New HDI Membership Model
• In an attempt to meet members’
requests, HDI expands membership
offerings
• There are now more member benefits
than ever before
• Members are now in more control of
their benefits, which leads to more
control of your career success
• It is now easy for members to determine
which HDI membership level is the best
fit for them!
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17. www.ThinkHDI.com/membership/levels
• Quick Announcement about New Membership Model: HDI Booth,
Wednesday, April 18, 2:30pm
• Stop by the HDI Booth to collect information and to participate in prize
drawings and giveaways!
– Prizes – In celebration of our new membership model, we’d like to offer you a
couple of chances to win what could be the next big step in your career: HDI
Membership!
• Using QR code in Booth: Enter a drawing to win a free Resources Membership!
• Using QR code in Booth: Enter a drawing to win a free test drive meeting of the
HDI Forum of your choice!
– Giveaways
• HDI Magic Mug
– Purchase a new membership
– Renew a membership
– Transfer your old membership to the new model
• HDI Stylus Pen
– ALL current HDI members
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18. SAVE THE WORLD
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19. Social Media
#HDIConf13
@ThinkHDI
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20. We love feedback...Survey says?
• Rate breakout sessions and
general sessions
• Evaluation Forms, Perforated
seams are found in the back of
the conference guide
• Take it on your mobile device
or via the HDI 2013
Conference App
• www.hdiconference.com/Eval
• Win an iPad mini
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21. After Conference
• Recorded sessions available – order it (next to
bookstore)
• Collect business cards and reach out to peers
• Contact speaker if you have additional questions
• Take back 3 things and implement one thing
• Attend an HDI Local Chapter Meeting
• Write a summary of your experience and share with
HDIConnect
• Take pictures and upload to conference and Social
Media sites
• Join LinkedIn and Facebook groups to receive updates
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22. We are here for you!
Shirts
• http://thinkhdi.com
• http://www.hdiconference.com/
• Mobile App: HDI 2013 Conference
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24. Thank you for attending this session.
Don’t forget to complete the evaluation!
Eddie Vidal Rae Ann Bruno
• President – Business Solutions
Training
• rbruno@businesssolutionstraining.com
• (404) 542-6995
• University of Miami -
Manager, Medical IT Service
Desk
• evidal@miami.edu
• eddie_vidal@yahoo.com
• 305-439-9240
@eddievidal
http://www.linkedin.com/in/eddievidal
www.linkedin.com/pub/rae-ann-
bruno/0/395/99b
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@raeannbruno

25. License to Learn
• Opening General Session – Mandalay Bay
Ballroom 8:30AM
• Unplugged - Steve Wozniak
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