New -- Look for the Executive Connections On-line Forum, at www.thinkhdi.com/hdi2006, to start identifying the topics you want to talk about. Connect with your peers before you get to Nashville, enjoy the face-to-face time at the conference, and continue your dialogue year-round.

In addition to the breakout sessions, specially scheduled activities running throughout the conference will add immeasurably to your conference experience. Take advantage of all the conference has to offer, and then huddle with other executives to share the new ideas you’ve heard, help others examine alternative strategies and ideas, and begin a dialogue that will grow throughout the year.

Special networking time and executive benefits includes:

• Exclusive "Up Close and Personal" discussions with our special guests.
• Exclusive VIP Reception, up close and personal with HDI’s Founder and CEO, Ron Muns
• Facilitated networking designed to help you connect with precisely those executives who share your interests and common concerns. Guided by organizational expert, Doug Whittle, you will identify issues you want to examine and solve, then match you with the people who can help.
• Informal networking anytime, anywhere – your Executive Connections session room is open from sunup to sundown.
• Attend all general sessions, explore the expo, and participate in all conference social activities
• Select from among more than 80 conference sessions. While the Executive Track explores strategic and longer-term planning issues and challenges that may be on your horizon, feel free to attend any sessions of your choice throughout the week.
• Formal seated breakfast, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings with informal networking.
• Formal seated luncheons Monday and Tuesday. After a relaxing lunch and continued networking, enjoy a leading-edge discussion up close and personal with our keynote speakers.
• Take advantage of reserved seating in the general sessions.