CLOSING KEYNOTE: Burck Smith, CEO/Founder, StraighterLine

2015 USDLA National Conference

St. Louis Union Station Hotel

St. Louis, MO

April 26-29, 2015

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Burck Smith, CEO/Founder

StraighterLine

Burck Smith is the CEO and founder of StraighterLine. Ten years before launching StraighterLine in 2009, he co-founded SMARTHINKING, the largest online tutoring provider for schools and colleges. Burck has written chapters for three books on education policy for the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). He is a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Higher Education Working Group. Prior to starting SMARTHINKING, Burck was independent consultant and journalist whose clients included the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Computer Curriculum Corporation, the CEO Forum on Education and Technology, the Milken Exchange on Education and Technology, Teaching Matters Inc., Converge Magazine, Wired Magazine, Wired News, University Business, the National School Boards Association and more. In the early 1990's, he wrote articles on a variety of subjects including creating community telecommunication networks, electronic access to political information, telecommunications deregulation and the ability of utilities to serve as telecommunications service providers. Burck holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. from Williams College.

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Exhibit or Sponsor at the USDLA 2015 National Conference

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 2015 National Conference is the premier event for professionals in the distance learning industry. This conference is an opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to share ideas, distance learning programs and products and network with key industry leaders.

Attendees include professionals from K-12, higher and continuing education, and corporate, government and military training, as well as from telehealth and distance learning consultant organizations.

For the 2015 conference, USDLA will again offer an exhibit hall with focus events that will bring attendees directly to you. Our Sponsorship levels start at the Silver Sponsor level ($5,000) and offer booth space and a myriad of Association benefits. Our Exhibitors are given booth space only for $1,500. If you are interested in displaying your products and services, sharing experiences and successes, or introducing your business to more than 350 attendees in the distance learning field, the 2015 National Conference is where you want to be.

**L i m ite d Sponsorship Opportunities - Reserve Today!**

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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Silver Sponsorship - $5,000

* Quarter page color advertisement in the Conference program

* Listing as Sponsor in USDLA publications and on the USDLA web page

* 1 Complimentary Conference Attendee pass

* Company/School approved literature/promotional items in conference bags

* One year subscription to USDLA Journal "Distance Learning...A Magazine For Leaders"

* Complimentary 1/4 page ad in 2 USDLA publications

* Sponsor exhibit space

Gold Sponsorship - $10,000

* Quarter page color advertisement in the Conference program

* Listing as Sponsor in USDLA publications and on the USDLA web page

* 2 Complimentary Conference Attendee passes

* Exclusive sponsorship opportunity at Conference breakfast or luncheon

* 2 Complimentary One Year USDLA Individual Memberships

* Company/School approved literature/promotional

* One year subscription to USDLA Journal "Distance Learning...A Magazine For Leaders"

* Complimentary 1/4 page ad in 2 USDLA publications

* Exclusive opportunity to write article in 1 USDLA publication or newsletter

* Sponsor exhibit space

Platinum Sponsorship - $20,000

* Half page color advertisement in the Conference program

* Listing as Sponsor in USDLA publications and on the USDLA web page

* 4 Complimentary Conference Attendee passes

* 4 Complimentary One Year USDLA Individual Memberships

* Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity at Conference opening reception, breakfast or luncheon

* Company/School approved literature/promotional items in conference bags

* One year subscription to USDLA Journal "Distance Learning...A Magazine For Leaders"

* Complimentary 1/2 page ad in 4 USDLA publications

* Sponsor exhibit space

* Opportunity to lead Concurrent Session

* USDLA supplied signage in the Conference Center

* Exclusive opportunity to write article in 2 USDLA publications or newsletters

* Complimentary Attendee List (permission required)

21st Century Sponsorship - $25,000

* Full page color advertisement in the Conference program

* Listing as Sponsor in USDLA publications and on the USDLA web page

* Logo on the USDLA web page

* 6 Complimentary Conference Attendee pass

* 6 Complimentary One Year USDLA Individual Memberships

* Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity at Conference Awards Reception/Banquet

* Company/School approved literature/promotional items in conference bags

* One year subscription to USDLA Journal "Distance Learning...A Magazine For Leaders"

* Complimentary full page ad in 4 USDLA publications

* Sponsor exhibit space

* Opportunity to lead Concurrent Session and Poster Session

* Opportunity to introduce School/Company at beginning of various Concurrent Sessions

* Company School/supplied banner(s) displayed in prominent location at the Conference

* Focus Group at USDLA with Educational Decision Makers and Board of Director members

* Exclusive opportunity to write article in 3 USDLA publications or newsletters

* USDLA supplied signage at Conference Center

* Complimentary Attendee List (permission required)

Friends of the 2014 USDLA National Conference

$300 Donation

Listing and Link on the USDLA Conference website

Mention in press release

$400 Donation

Listing and Link on the USDLA Conference website

Mention in press release

Literature in Conference Bag

Recognition in the Printed Program

$500 Donation

Listing and Link on the USDLA Conference website

Mention in press release

Literature in the Conference Bag

Recognition in the Printed Program

Recognition on Conference Signage

USDLA Exhibits Manager:

Kimberly F. Airasian

Phone: 617-?399-?1770

Email: kairasian@usdla.org

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EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

Space is limited so request your booth today!

Exhibit Information- St. Louis Union Station - a Doubletree Hotel by Hilton

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E xhibit Location: Midway Pegram

Exhibit Dates: April 27 --- April 28, 2015

Move in: Monday before 7:30 am

Exhibit Hours:

Monday, April 27, 2015 --- 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Exhibitors must be present at their booth for the following activities:

7:30 - 8:30 am - Continental breakfast - food placed near hall to promote traffic 2:30 - 3:00 pm - Afternoon break - food placed near hall to promote traffic

4:00-5:30 - Exhibit Hall Open Only (will hold raffle - attendees must be present to win)

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 --- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibitors must be present at their booth for the following activities:

8:00 -9:00 am - Continental breakfast - food placed near all to promote traffic

3:00-5:00 pm - Exhibit Hall Open Only (will hold raffle - attendees must be present to win)

Move out: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 5-7pm

Booth size: 8X10 Booth Package includes: signage, table and 2 chairs

Fee: $1,500 per 8'X10' booth

NOTE: The exhibit space is carpeting. You do not need to purchase carpet unless you require a specific color to match your display/booth.

Exhibitor's will receive a pre-conference and post-conference attendee list as well as a listing on the USDLA website as part of the National Conference Exhibitor Directory. I n the final program, exhibitors will be listed in two directories - an alphabetical and a listing by company/organization.

Floor Plan - note shaded booths are sold - space layout is subject to change.

A ny questions or to discuss exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities

please contact:

USDLA Exhibits Manager:

Kimberly F. Airasian

Phone: 617-?399-?1770

Email: kairasian@usdla.org

Registration for USDLA 2015 Now Open!

About United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is a non-profit association formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The association reaches 20,000 people globally with sponsors and members operating in and influencing 46% of the $913 billion dollar U.S. education and training market. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. Distance learning and training constituencies served include pre-k-12 education, higher and continuing education, home schooling as well as business, corporate, military, government and telehealth markets. The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the distance learning industry. http://www.usdla.org