Leading Technology | Optimizing Value

This theme for the 32nd annual educational conference of the International Legal Technology Association conveys two messages: It will be the premier place for ILTA decision-makers to come together to share their experiences as technology leaders to talk about how they best use leading technologies, and we’ll all learn how to best optimize the value of IT in law firms and law departments, a particularly important focus in our current economic climate. 

This four day event, featuring educational content across 26 tracks, is regarded as the place to make the connections. This year we are located at the Gaylord National just outside Washington, DC in National Harbor, Maryland, just 15 minutes from Reagan National Airport, August 23 - 27.

At ILTA ‘09 you’ll discover that our conference attracts technology professionals and decision makers sharing knowledge about current technology, exploring best practices and learning from the experiences of their peers. They come together to share their experiences as technology leaders to talk about how they best use leading technologies. They will learn how to best optimize the value of IT in law firms and law departments, a particularly important focus in our current economic climate.

Our educational sessions, networking events, exhibit hall and demo rooms are outlets for creative thinking and all provide value to our attendees. This is one of the best educational values in the legal industry.

Our Exhibit Hall will be the home to 180 booths, and we are looking to you, our vendors, to provide us with valuable software and hardware solutions and leading technologies!

Below is complete information regarding Exhibit Hall activities, general information and instructions for vendor and consultant registration. 

Activities in the Exhibit Hall:
Vendor Reception:  
Monday night it’s ILTA’s Vendor Capitols. The Prince George Exhibit Hall will be transformed into an international exhibit of capitol cities represented by our exhibitors and their products. Members will stroll from one capitol to the next and make tourist stops at exhibitor booths while enjoying local food and drink.

Exhibit Hall Opening: 
 Scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. All attendees will be encouraged to attend the grand opening, as no sessions are scheduled during the hour long break. 

Vendor Bingo:  
Attendees will be visiting each booth to receive information about product offerings and to get their card stamped.  The Vendor Bingo Drawing will be held on Thursday at 11:45a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall. 

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall:  
Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the Exhibit Hall. 

Long Session Breaks in the Exhibit Hall:  
Coffee Breaks are an hour in the morning and afternoon on Tuesday and Wednesday (10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)

Cyber Café, Laptop Island, Printing Area:  
Cyber Cafés will be located in the Prince George Exhibit Hall this year, along with our laptop connection lounge area, where people can get power for their laptops, and printers set up for attendees to print off copies of presentation handouts if they wish.

ILTA ‘09 Vendor Meeting:  
Join us on Monday from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for our annual vendor meeting. Randi Mayes, Executive Director of ILTA, and Peggy Wechsler, Program Director and Vendor Liaison of ILTA, will discuss conference activities and update you on current ILTA news. 

Private Vendor Networking Events:
 Wednesday night is available for private vendor parties.  If you wish to have a private event at any time during the conference, please contact Peggy Wechsler to discuss dates and event space availability. 

Official Service Contractor: 
 GES Exposition Services is the Official Service Contractor for the Exhibit Hall. Information on obtaining forms for ordering auxiliary services will be forwarded to you 45 days prior to show time by GES. GES Exposition Services, 800.475.2098 

Equipment Rental / Phone Service / Internet Access: 
Information will be included in the Exhibitor Service Kit furnished by GES.