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The ASTD 2014 APC, organized jointly by American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and Tze Chiang Foundation of Science and Technology (TCFST), is aimed to provide a platform that brings together world leading strategists and experts, innovators and management thinkers worldwide who offer the best thinking in HRD practices.

Largest City - Capital City of Taiwan

Taipei 101- Worlds second tallest building

Biggest collection of Chinese art

Mix of modern and traditional

Taiwan

Taiwan is located in Pacific Ocean of the southeastern coast of Mainland China

In todays global economy, its important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices world-wide. If you do business in Asia Pacific, this event is for you and your colleagues!

Thought Leadership

Innovation on Display

Networking

HR directors & practitioners

CEOs, leaders, and key decision/policy makers

Academics and think tanks

Training and development professionals

GLOBAL HORIZONS

ACHIEVING PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

Six content tracks are developed to cover a broad range of topics to be used as a guide to customize your conference experience:

Training Industry

Learning Technologies

Talent Management & Leadership Development

Organizational Effectiveness & Innovation

Learning Measurement & Analytics

Cross-Cultural Management

Date Education Programs Social Programs

Oct. 28 Pre-Conference Workshops

Oct. 29 Pre-Conference Workshops Company & Culture Tour

Welcome Reception

Oct. 30 Keynote Speech

Concurrent Sessions (6) / Super Sessions(3)

Opening Ceremony

Exhibition Opening

Oct.31 Keynote Speech

Concurrent Sessions (12) / Super Sessions (3)

Gala Dinner

Nov. 1 Super Sessions (3)/Concurrent Sessions (6)

Keynote Speech

Closing Ceremony

Interactive workshops with hands-on approach

Ideal way to develop new skills or gain new perspectives while focusing in-depth on a topic

Ravin JesuthasanTower Watson

John TimmermanGallup

Rich WellinsDDI

Paul EvansINSEAD

Reza SisakhtiProductivity Dynamics, Inc.

Tony Bingham President and CEO

ASTD

Bob PikeChairman & Founder

Bob Pike Group

Convenient conference registrationConvenient travel arrangementGroup activities NetworkingRecognitionReduced registration rates

Number of Paid

Attendee

Group Registration

Discount

*Free Registration or

Free Flight Ticket

Early Badge

Pick Up

Free Simultaneous Interpretation

Equipment

Free Simultaneous

interpreter

**Additional Financial Incentive

>5 X

>10 X X X

>30 X X X X

>50 X X X X X X

*For every 10 paid registered attendees, the 11th attendee is free. OR maximum reimbursement for one free flight ticket is NT$ 15,000/person.

**Please contact ASTD 2014 APC Registration Office for more details

Access to all conference presentationsDate: Oct. 30, 2014 to Nov. 1,2014

Welcome ReceptionDate: Wednesday, Oct. 29Time: 18:00-20:00

Company & Culture TourDate: Wednesday, Oct. 29Time: 09:00-16:30

Special Event--Gala Dinner in Taipei 101Friday, Oct. 31 at 18:00-21:00Fee: NT$2,250

Registration Type (NTD/Person)

International ParticipantsASTD

MemberNonmember

Early Bird Rate (Expires July 31, 2014)

NT$20,500 NT$29,500

Advanced Rate (Expires Sep. 30, 2014)

NT$24,500 NT$34,500

Standard Rate/On-site Rate(After Sep. 30, 2014)

NT$27,500 NT$39,500

Early Bird Delegation(Expires July 31, 2014)

NT$19,000 NT$28,000

Delegation Rate (After July 31, 2014)

NT$20,500 NT$29,500

The exchange rate is approximately USD:NTD = 1:30

Exhibition will be held in conjunction with the conferenceAttendees walks the EXPO between concurrent sessions, networking with their peers. Over 40 exhibitors showcase their cutting edge resources, tools, and solutionsavailable to help take leaning and development in new directions.

Taipei International Convention Center (TICC)

TaxiCharges are NT$70 for the first 1.25 km and NT$5 for each additional 250 meters.

MRTThe MRT system in Taipei price ranging from NT$20 to NT$65 depending on travel distance. MRT running hours is 6:00~24:00.

Taiwan High Speed RailAn express train capable of running at up to 300 km/h travels from Taipei City to Kaohsiung City in about 90 minutes with a price of NT$1,265.

City BusAir-conditioned city buses are frequent and plentiful, and fares differ according to the distance traveled. A single section fare is NT$15.

Recommendation: Grand Hyatt Taipei

Immediate access to Taipei 101, TICC, Exhibition Hall, and World Trade Center.

MRT is located within walking distance

The Taoyuan International Airport is only a 45-minute car ride away

Ximending Night Market

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

National Palace MuseumYehliu Geopark

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Taipei 101

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

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