Conference Highlights

Put on your Blue Suede Shoes…

Opening Night at the Pink Palace
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Shuttles looping from the Marriott starting at 6:30 PM

Connect with others in the Desire2Learn community while exploring the historic Pink Palace Mansion, home of Clarence Saunders, founder of Piggly Wiggly stores. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain exclusive access to the Pink Palace Mansion, IMAX Theater, and Planetarium all under one roof.

Rock N’ Roll BBQ at Graceland
Monday, July 21, 2008
Shuttles looping from the Marriott starting at 6:30 PM

What would a trip to Memphis be without a visit to the former home of the King of Rock n’ Roll: Elvis Presley! Discover the hidden gems and artifacts kept in his former home of Graceland. Visitors are able to experience Elvis’ journey from his humble beginnings to his unparalleled stardom. The fun doesn’t stop there! After exploring Graceland the shuttles will be going down to Beale Street to connect with the soul, jazz, and blues this historic city has to offer or returning to the Marriott.

Your FUSION Backstage Pass Includes…

The Launch: ePortfolio and Learning Environment 8.3
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Cannon Center
4:00 PM

Join John Baker, Desire2Learn President and CEO, Jeremy Auger, COO, and Kenneth Chapman, Lead Product Manager, as they launch ePortfolio and Learning Environment 8.3! Learn how these products can enhance teaching and learning at your organization by connecting users together and inspiring them to maximize their potential.

The Best of the Best: Desire2EXCEL Awards
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
3:00 PM
Ballroom A and B

The Desire2Excel Award’s will feature the winners from the three award categories: Teaching and Learning, Program, and Community Service. The award winners will display their extraordinary projects and highlight their innovative use of Desire2Learn. The awards will be an interactive event including the every popular People’s Choice Award and new this year users challenge Desire2Learn Staff at FUSION Feud.

So Much More on the Exhibit Floor…

Desire2Learn Discovery Booth

Come and chat with us at this year’s interactive Discovery Booth. Contribute your valued opinions and get to know Desire2Learn employees. Connect with Desire2Learn and take the opportunity to share your successes with the Desire2Learn community!

Explore the Demo Pods

This year, Desire2Learn launched a new version of the eLearning Suite including Learning Environment 8.3 and the much anticipated ePortfolio. Check out the exciting new features and enhanced capabilities first hand. An instructor login will be provided. You may also obtain an administrator login by speaking with a Desire2Learn representative at the Demo Pod location.

Guitar Hero Challenge

Turn up the volume at Desire2Learn’s Guitar Hero Challenge! Desire2Learn dares you to impersonate your favorite Memphis musician and compete for the highest score to take home the grand prize and bragging rights.

Desire2Learn On Demand

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Desire2Learn’s service offerings and more! Connect with Desire2Learn experts by asking them questions and sharing your thoughts. Experts from the following areas will be available.

Services:

• Content
• Delivery
• Hosting
• Support
• Training

Other Areas of Interest:

• Accessibility
• Development
• Product Development – Project Management
• Product Development – Product Management
• Quality Assurance