Gordon Dryden, world-renowned author, journalist, and researcher headlines Arizona eLearning Conference/Expo/Networking Event featuring Arizona Innovation and Leadership in eLearning.

On May 1 people throughout Arizona will want to hang up their phone ... put their computer on snooze ... and head on down to Arizona's premier eLearning Conference, Expo and Networking Event.

This event, Arizona -- Leadership and Innovation In eLearning is designed for just about anyone responsible for implementing eLearning in their organization -- business owners and managers, employees, educators, corporate trainers, eLearning practioners, researchers and representatives from eLearning companies. If they represent a large company, a small business, an educational institution, an industry cluster, a professional/trade association, or a nonprofit organization, they will want to attend this event.

They will discover how eLearning is transforming P-20 education and it is becoming a standard for corporate training, professional development, and lifelong learning. eLearning also provides new business development, customer relations and online collaboration tools.

Newcomers and seasoned professionals alike will have the opportunity to Network and exchange best practices with eLearning leaders and innovators, See the latest innovations in eLearning technologies and services for education, workforce development and business, Get an update on "What's Happening in eLearning in Arizona" , Discover creative ideas and resources, technologies and services to get started in eLearning or to enhance their existing eLearning initiatives.

The event includes: A Keynote address eLearning in the Digital Age; The eLearning Expo; Roundtable Discussions; Networking; eLearning Showcases; An Arizona eLearning update; and eLearning Leadership Awards. The Roundtables include: New Technologies and Implications for eLearning; Challenges and Issues in eLearning; Best Practices for eLearning Practioners.

The eLearning conference runs from at 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on May 1, 2006 at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street, Mesa, Arizona. The registration fee is $59.00. For information and registration go online at www.gazel.org for more details and to register.