Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Attendees will have the opportunity to join one SIG group prior to the conference. SIGs are small, sector-focused groups that will gather – online before the conference and for sessions and networking during the conference – for information sharing and idea exchanges. Groups include:

• Associations
• Causes
• Festival, Events & Entertainment
• Sports
• Military

Online Dashboard
Attendees will receive access to a private, password-protected dashboard with contact information for all attendees including email addresses and cell phone numbers — making it easy to setup meetings during the conference and follow-up afterwards. The dashboard also gives you access to session handouts, schedule updates, travel info and more.

Special-interest Networking Lunch Tables
Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15
Plumb the knowledge and experience of your colleagues by sitting at one of the special-interest tables at lunch. These tables are designated with a sign and seating is on a first-come basis. Discussion will take place during lunch prior to the keynote.

Receptions
IEG offers three evening receptions for networking:
Sunday, March 13: Opening Reception, 5 pm
Monday, March 14: Reception, 7 pm
Tuesday, March 15: Cocktail Party, 5 pm

Networking “Hubs”
Designated areas will be set up throughout the conference to give you quiet places to hold meetings during the conference.

Morning Run with Shan Monday, March 14, 6 am and Tuesday, March 15, 6 am
Join Shan Riggs, IEG's Vice President Client Solutions — and “ultrarunner” — for a two-to-five-mile run along Chicago’s incredible lakefront.

Morning Pilates Session Tuesday, March 15, 6:15 to 7 am
Where: Sheraton Chicago Ballroom Promenade
Learn to utilize and strengthen your powerhouse: deep abdominal muscles, obliques and lower back. In this 45 minute class that combines the precise movements of Pilates with the traditional fitness elements.

LinkedIn
For the opportunity to network with other attendees prior to the conference, ask questions, get speaker updates and learn about new networking events, please join our LinkedIn Group.

Twitter
Follow us on Twitter at @IEG2011 for speaker updates and more. If you would like to ask a question or make a comment about the conference on Twitter, please use #IEG2011.