NYS AIRS 16th Annual Education & Training Conference "The Voice of I&R": October 16th & 17th 2008 (Welcome Reception Oct. 15th) October 15, 2008

This year’s Training Conference will advance the professionalism of I&R and our commitment to learning by providing over 20 workshop sessions in the following tracks: Basic I&R, Hot topics, Managers’ and supervisors’ tools, Technical developments, and Data Resource management; which will enhance your knowledge and skills. AIRS certification exams will be administered.

The Conference will be held at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. The Conference Center is conveniently located near the Albany International Airport, the Rensselaer Amtrak Station and major highways providing easy access to any destination in New York's Capital Region. Yet, at The Desmond, you enter a totally unique experience with our indoor landscaped courtyards and architecture resembling a small 18th century colonial village. The grounds offer a place to walk and linger amidst colorful blooms year-round. The Desmond's 324 luxurious guest rooms and suites resemble sea captain's homes from the 18th century with large fireplaces, original oil paintings and beautifully crafted reproduction colonial furniture. The hotel also features 2 in-ground pools and a Jacuzzi.

Single rooms are available at a special Conference rate of $129.00 per night. You must use code #11G1CG to get this rate. This block of rooms is being held for Conference attendees until 09/24/08 so reserve early. You can make your reservations by calling The Desmond at 800.448.3500.

Full 2-day registration fee includes all workshops, meals, refreshment breaks, conference materials, Wednesday night Pre-Registration Reception, and Thursday Night Special Event. Daily registrations include only the workshops, meal, refreshment breaks, and conference materials for that day. Single workshop registration include the handouts for that workshop only. Certification Exam Administration Fee is included in your full Conference Registration Fee (if you are taking the exam but not attending the conference please pay the Certification Exam Admin Fee to NYS AIRS). Attendee's AIRS Membership tier will determine conference discounts.

For a complete listing of workshops being held at the conference please visit the NYS AIRS website at http://www.nysairs.org/events.htm

For additional information about the Conference contact:

John Plonski, Database Coordinator, Covenant House International, jplonski@covenanthouse.org

For reservations or information at the Desmond:

The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
Toll Free: 800.448.3500

Direct: 518.869.8100 Fax: 518.869.7659
www.desmondhotelsalbany.com

For information about the Albany area visit: http://www.albany.org/

Official Website: http://nysairsconference2008.eventbrite.com