Conference Registration
Saturday - Monday, September 28 - 30

Conference registration will be held Saturday, September 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, September 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Monday, September 30 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at the Grand Ballroom Registration Desk, East Tower, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. All conference materials will be distributed during registration.

Attendee Networking Reception
Monday, September 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This networking reception will offer groups of attendees the opportunity to discuss a variety of industry- and product-specific topics. If you are interested in moderating a session on a topic of special interest to you, contact Kathleen Aris at 800-634-2016.

LDRPS and Crystal Reports Training
Thursday - Friday, September 26-27 (LDRPS)
Thursday - Friday, October 3-4 (LDRPS)
Thursday - Friday, October 3-4 (Crystal Reports)

Strohl Systems will offer an LDRPS training class and Crystal Reports training class at the Hyatt Regency Chicago before and after the conference, respectively. Seats in these classes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Valerie Talnack at 800-634-2016.

Open Daily During Break-Out Sessions—Strohl Systems Support Suite
Have an enhancement you would like to share, or some questions on security or plan phases you would like to discuss? Plan on visiting Strohl Systems’ Support Suite during the conference. Our support staff will be on hand to offer expert advice on LDRPS and BIA Professional.

Open Daily During Break-Out Sessions—Strohl Systems Consulting Suite
Get the information you need to create your business continuity plan. Our select group of certified senior consultants will be on-hand to discuss all aspects of planning, offering free advice and solutions to ensure your company’s survival.

Open Daily During Break-Out Sessions—Strohl Systems Sales Suite
Here’s your chance to meet the face behind the voice! Drop by the Strohl Sales Suite, open daily during break-out session periods, and ask Strohl account representatives questions about your licensing and maintenance agreements. Find out how Strohl Systems can help you with your business continuity planning needs.

Strohl Systems’ Annual Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m

This annual outing for our golf enthusiasts will be hosted at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, one of the country’s five star courses. Designed by the legendary Pete Dye, this course features sculpted fairways, strategically placed sand and water, and beautifully framed and contoured greens. A Dye-signature island green and extraordinary scenery make this course ideal for Strohl’s tenth conference tourney.

Chicago Art & Architecture Tour
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Welcome to downtown Chicago, featuring some of the most prominent architectural styles developed. Hear how the city’s landscape has evolved from the days of the great fire when Chicago was rebuilt from the ground while you take in the sites. You’ll see the Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago’s towering skyscrapers, giant outdoor sculptures, million dollar homes, and the city’s famous “Loop”, featuring Chicago’s bustling center of finance and commerce. Then you’ll get to tour the Art Institute of Chicago, which houses one of the world’s finest art collections dating from 3000 BC through the 1900s. Here you will find famous French Impressionist paintings and drawings, plus fine and decorative arts from around the world; photography, textiles and architectural works.

Chicago by Land and Sea Tour
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Explore Chicago's legacy as your narrated drive through downtown Chicago takes you past towering skyscrapers & public sculptures and fountains. Drive along the shores of Lake Michigan for a look at Buckingham Fountain, the Museum Campus, and a magnificent view of the Chicago Skyline from the water at Solidarity Point. Continue along Michigan Avenue past The Tribune Tower, The Wrigley Building, and the old Water Tower, one of the few buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire. Take a drive through Chicago's most prestigious neighborhood, including the home of the Archdiocese, The Pump Room, The Playboy Mansion, and Oprah Winfrey's residence. Next you'll travel to Chicago's chic Market District, past The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks. Drive by Harpo Studios, home of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Then it’s “all aboard” for a narrated cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan for a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline.

Chicago’s Sports Spectacular
10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Start the day off with a behind the scenes tour of Wrigley Field, home of the famous Chicago Cubs major league baseball team. Then, enjoy a city highlights tour geared towards the sports enthusiast. You’ll see all of Chicago’s major sports venues and even have the opportunity to have your picture taken in front of the Michael Jordan statue at the United Center or the Joe DiMaggio statue in Little Italy.