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		<title><![CDATA[I/ITSEC 08]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference.  December 1-4, 2008 in Orlando, Florida.  

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs. Initiated in 1966 as the Naval Training Device Center/Industry Conference, the conference has evolved and expanded through increased participation by the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Industry. In 1979 it became known as the Interservice/Industry Training Equipment Conference.

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		<title><![CDATA[Learning2008 ]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning 2008 is designed by and for learning implementers. Let's embrace the future, while being realistic about the difference between "hype" and effectiveness.  Learning 2008 is "All About Learning".  Classroom, e-Learning, Gaming, Coaching and even Reading Books. Learning 2008 is also a lot of fun. In these challenging times, it is great to be able to learn, laugh and network our way to solutions for our organizations and careers.
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[CGI Forum 2008]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The premier networking and educational event for the AMS Advantage community.  With more than 100 in-depth sessions and abundant networking opportunities.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[2008 HR Technology Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world's largest business conference on technology for HR executives and professionals. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2008]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[RELEVANCE.
Gartner Symposium is keenly focused on aligning IT with the enterprise and addressing topics which are top-of-mind. 

EXPERIENCE.
Gartner Symposium ITxpo research-backed sessions, highly requested keynotes and special programs and networking creating a world-class environment. 

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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Meridian Knowledge Solutions 2008 Users Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Save the date for the annual Users Conference.  September 30, 2008.  Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, Virginia]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Innovations in Learning ]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The theme of this year''s conference is "Get your head in the clouds." Why clouds?

Tag clouds, which are synonymous with Web 2.0 technologies. 
Cloud computing, which refers to accessing shared computing resources 
Many original ideas come from innovators having their heads in the clouds 

This event will provide you with actual skills you can apply to advance learning within your organization.

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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[CHART Hospitality Training Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gaylord National, Washington DC
Top hospitality industry training professionals gather to share the latest training practices, innovations, and solutions through a mix of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and CHART''s unique member sharing workshops.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[ASTD 2008 ]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[June1-4, 2008
Held each spring, this premier event for workplace learning and performance professionals welcomes attendees from more than 70 countries. The conference features 200+ educational sessions from industry-leading experts, and a world-class EXPO filled with the latest products and services available from top suppliers.

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		<title><![CDATA[Impact 2008 ]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join more than 60 senior learning and HR executives at annual research conference.
IMPACT 2008:  The Business of Talent™
April 22-24, 2008
St. Petersburg, Florida
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Learning Systems 08]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning Systems ''08 is focused on organizational learning.  For two days, you and your fellow learning colleagues will focus on the reality of deploying these key Learning Systems in your enterprise:
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS)
Content and Document Management Systems for Learning
Collaboration & Rapid Authoring Systems
Performance Support Systems
Compliance and Talent Management Systems
Learning Systems ''08 is a Vendor-Neutral User Group & Conference, where we will address these key issues:
Best Practices for Managing Learning & Business Outcomes with LMS and LCMS
Best Practices for Integration of LMS/LCMS with Enterprise and Business Unit Systems and Processes
Comparisons of Management, Staffing, Hosting and Outsourcing Models for LMS Deployment
Average Costs Per Learner, Per Course and Per Enterprise 
Learning Content Development Models
User Created Content - How Content Changes in the "YouTube" Era
Globalization Issues
Role of LMS in Compliance Tracking
LMS Roles in e-Learning, Classroom Learning, Informal Learning and Extreme Learning (eg. PodCasting and Social Networking)
Governance Issues
Analytics


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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[ASTD ]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ASTD TechKnowledge is one of hte largest e-learning conferences and expositions in the industry, and your best opportunity to generate leads from an audience that craves e-learning solutions.  Being on the EXPO floor in San Antonio means that you''ll have networking time wtih attendees--decision-makers who bring your name back to their companies and implement solutions using your products.  ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) comprises nearly 42,000 members and is a trusted resource for the workplace, learning, and performance profession.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Training 2009]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This event takes place in February 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.  Meridian is registered as an exhibitor.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Training 2008]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a seasoned training and development professional, or a new trainer who wants to get a grasp on the learning industry, welcome to Training 2008 Conference & Expo. No other conference and expo provides such high-quality content and practical learning as Training magazine''s annual event.

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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Learning 2008]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Learning Technologies conference, now in its ninth year, attracts many of the world''s renowned learning experts, visionaries and leading figures and over 300 conference delegates.

With an unparalleled list of sponsors, over 120 exhibitors, 40 free seminars and more than 3,000 visitors, Learning Technologies is the must-attend event for the learning and development professional.

The Learning and Skills Group is an invitation-only community of learning and development professionals interested in organisational learning and the technology used to support learning in the workplace.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[IITESEC 2007, Orlando, Florida]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference. Some of the most innovative companies in the industry are present each at IITSEC.  The Training, Simulation, and MOdeling Industry has a very important job to do in providing the very best of training Equipment and Simulation Technologies for our forces in the field as well as here at home.  The attendees at this conference understand that training is a core process in a successful and modern business.  Training is continuous, pervasive and institionalized.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[2007 Users' Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[October 29-31, 2007, Meridian Knowledge Solutions will hosts its annual Users' Confernence at the Westfield's Marriott in Chantilly, Virginia]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Learning 2007]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hosted by Elliott Masie and his Learning Consortium (a collaborative of 250 Fortune 1000 companies), Learning 2007 brings together top level learning decision makers from around the world.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[CGI Forum 2007]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Executives from state and local governments and primary, secondary, and higher education organizations will attend the annual CGI Forum to learn from their peers and industry experts about how they can leverage the AMS Advantage suite of ERP solutions to succeed.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[HR Executive's 2007 HR Tech Show]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2007 HR Technolgooy Show at Navy Pier in Chicago will be held October 10-11.  This program is created by experts who know what's important for you to learn today in every aspect of technology. And then they are delivered by senior
executives: 44 of our 55 presenters were VPs or higher in 2006 — including 21 CEOs —
from the world's leading companies. They presented solutions to problems you are still 
trying to solve, with their focus firmly on how to help your company make more money by
wrestling business benefits out of technology.

Visit Meridian in our Booth #807
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[CHART Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meridian Knowledge Solutions will participate in the Resource Gallery at the CHART conference at Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, August 5. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[The Society of Pharmaceutical & BioTech Trainers SPBT]]></title>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[ASTD 2007 International Conference & Exposition]]></title>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Meridian to Attend ITEC2007 - Cologne, Germany]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit Meridian Knowledge Solutions in Booth 547 for this show.  The ITEC 2007 three day conference will cover all types of training solutions, systems, methodologies and procurement ideas within a theme of Training Transformation - lifelong learning in a rapidly changing environment. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[LMS 2007]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit us in our Demo Booth at the Masie LMS Show.  Over 600 senior learning executive from global corporations will attend LMS 2007.  It focuses on Trends and Best Practices for deploying LMS, LCMS, and related systems in the Learning and Human Capital Sector.  We would like to cordially invite you to come see Meridian Knowledge Solutions in our booth during the confernece.  For more details visit www.LMS2007.com. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Texas Distance Learning Association's Annual Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) will hold its 10th Annual Conference at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center on Galveston Island, Texas  March 26-29, 2007 and Meridian Knowledge Solutions will be there.  This year's theme "Discover the Treasures of Distance Learning" speaks to the hidden treasures that currently exist in the distance learning arena, as well as the new innovative solutions continually being "decoded".  Come visit Meridian Knowledge Solutions in Galveston.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Council of Hotel Restaurant Trainers (CHART)]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHART is an association of approximately 600 Hospitality Industry Human Resource, Training, and Development professionals from multi-unit food service and lodging corporations.  

Please join Meridian Knoweldge Solutions staff at a reception in the 2007 Winter Resource Gallery on Monday, February 26, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. during a cocktail reception and social gathering.  This event is part of the CHART Winter conference held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel in Annapolis, MD on February 26.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Meridian to attend Training 2007]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since 1977, trainers, training managers, instructional designers, HR professionals and others involved in building personal productivity and organizational performance have made the Training Conference and Expo the key event on their learning to-do list.

This year's conference - which marks our 30th anniversary - promises to be our best yet: both comprehensive and focused on you:

Comprehensive because our challenges continue to broaden, even as the ever more-powerful tools and techniques at our disposal continue to expand and evolve. 
Focused on you because we've learned from experience how to organize and layer learning opportunities based on the roles our attendees are asked to play in their organizations. 
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Public Health Preparedness Summit]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With so much activity occurring in the field of public health preparedness, the 2007 Local, State, and Federal Public Health Preparedness Summit is the one opportunity each year for individuals from all parts of the country to come together and learn about new methods of meeting preparedness challenges.  Your peers in public health-oriented professional associations, in cooperation with CDC and HRSA, have joined to design a program of interactive sessions, hands-on learning workshops, and social opportunities that will leave participants inspired, energized and connected to their colleagues when the Summit concludes.  Set aside February 19th through the 23rd and attend the 2007 Local, State and Federal Public Health Preparedness Summit in Washington, DC!]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[Meridian To Attend ASTD in Las Vegas]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit us in Las Vegas January 30-31, 2007 at the ASTD Trade Show being held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[I/ITSEC]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, Industry, Academia and various Government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[National Association for Government Training and Development (NAGTAD) Annual Conference]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meridian KSI will be attending the 2006 Annual NAGTAD Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in November.]]></description>
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		<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
		<title><![CDATA[HR Technology Conference and Exposition]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meridian KSI will be attending the HR Technology conference at Navy Pier in Chicago, Oct. 4 - 6, 2006. The HR Tech Conference is considered the world's leading conference on all aspects of technology for HR executives and professionals.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Meridian team will be holding our 2006 User’s Conference to be conducted August 3rd & 4th  at the Westfield Marriott Resort in Chantilly, VA. The 2005 event was highly praised by attendees and we intend for this year’s conference to be even more educational and rewarding. To accommodate suggestions for additional usability training, client case study presentations, and complimentary application discussions, we have expanded the conference to a two (2) day event and will be providing a finalized agenda shortly. ]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSHEMA provides information sharing opportunities, continuing education, and professional fellowship to people with environmental health and safety responsibilities in the education and research communities. The 2006 CSHEMA conference will be hosted by the Environmental Health and Safety Departments from the University of California, Irvine, and the University of California, Riverside which are a part of the University of California System.]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[This will be the fifth year for the Technology in Education and Training Conference (TETC), co-hosted in San Antonio by AETC and SA-ASTD. General Looney, AETC/CC, will be the keynote speaker on 10 May. The conference's mission is to share high-level requirements and initiatives requiring learning technologies with vendors, and to foster networking, partnering, and collaboration among training managers, specialists, and decision-makers among industry, military, higher education, and K-12 education. Last year's event hosted 39 vendors, 30 guest speakers and more than 500 attendees.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[ASTD 2006 International Conference and Expo]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2006 ASTD International Conference & Exposition has been revamped in response to your feedback. The conference will begin on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. and close on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Get set for a jam-packed three and a half days! On Sunday, concurrent sessions will be offered throughout the afternoon culminating in an evening Welcome Reception where you will meet and greet your fellow conference-goers. The opening General Session on Monday will be keynoted by Jack Welch followed by the opening of EXPO with extended hours Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. On Tuesday, the day begins with a General Session highlighted by the authors of Freakonomics, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, and ends with the Celebration that evening. On Wednesday the EXPO closes at 2:00 p.m. with a raffle and the conference will end with a closing keynote presentation.]]></description>
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