Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg: Technology Plumbs the Affective Learning Domain Until very recently, it has been prohibitively expensive and impractical to attempt to develop learning technologies that mapped to the affective domain. Now there’s a broad category of products known as Affective Computing and a specific product category called Affective Learning Technology. Both are being used to develop products designed for the affective learning domain.

The PSA is the trade association for companies and individuals involved in the live event production industry. Our aim is to represent, improve, educate and develop the business of technical production for live events. This is achieved by pooling the knowledge of the entire industry to create a single voice for the industry and a central resource for its members. The issues that we deal with are those that affect the whole industry. The solutions we find are there for the whole industry. This can only be achieved with the help of the whole industry.

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is a global community of meeting and event professionals that connects you to the worldwide support, industry knowledge and business opportunities you need to be successful. Start here to begin exploring the MPI experience and how it can make a positive difference for you.

ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.

The Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP) is a scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of social psychology. One of the main ways that SESP furthers this goal is by holding an annual meeting in October of each year. In 2009, the SESP Conference will be held in Portland, Maine, on October 15-17. SESP also publishes two research journals: the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology and Social Psychological and Personality Science. All SESP members receive online access to these journals as part of their annual dues.

NBTA, the National Business Travel Association is including Meeting Architecture course elements in their SMMC (Strategic Meeting Management Certification.  The MAP one day course is confirmed as an elective for Both NBTA Certifications including the certification for Business travel.

Liaison: Kari Knoll Kesler,  Kari.Kesler@Honeywell.com , Mineapolis, USA
  

Transnational communication is a management task of increasing importance within a constantly developing European Union. For communicators in multinational companies, associations, institutions and politics, a European perspective is crucial in their strategic and practical work. Just as important as this are networks across cultural, political and linguistic borders where Communication Directors and Spokespersons can exchange experiences, opinions, and knowledge.

What is EMI? The Event Marketing Institute is a think tank, educator, and global professional resource dedicated to the advancement and development of best practices, insights and business intelligence for individuals and companies using live marketing as a strategic marketing initiative. EMI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in event marketing strategies, tactics and measurement.

Color Marketing Group, founded in 1962, is a not-for-profit, international Association whose members, located in more than 20 countries, forecast Color Directions® 19 months or more in advance for all manufactured products and services. CMG members are Color Designers involved in the use of color as it applies to the profitable marketing of goods and services. CMG provides a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information on all phases of color marketing: color trends and combinations; design influences; merchandising and sales; and education and industry contacts.

About APS Who We Are The Association for Psychological Science (previously the American Psychological Society) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation at the national and international level. Mission The Association's mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare. History