ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition offers mobile conference app by ATIV Software

May 2, 2011 - PRLog -- ATIV Software today announced the launch of the ASTD 2011 mobile app for the ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida. The conference, hosted by the American Society for Training & Development, is the premier event for workplace learning and development professionals. The ASTD 2011 mobile app is powered by EventPilot Plus, which gives conference participants the ability to communicate, share ideas and access important event information all from their mobile devices.

For more information, see http://ativsoftware.com/doc/clients/ASTD/ICE11/

“The ASTD International Conference & Exposition focuses on organizational learning, so it is very important for us to feature the latest networking tools and innovative technologies” said Jennifer Wilhelm, Editor of ASTD Digital Media.

In addition to the interactive communication tools, features of the ASTD 2011 conference application are based on the EventPilot Plus edition and include:

Native App
Native app for Android, iPhone and iPad to ensure best performance, network independence, and device specific navigation users expect.

Connecting with Attendees
Unique slide tweeting to share key insights with others and integration of Twitter technology to allow easy networking.

Real-Time Updates
Attendees receive just-in time notifications about their scheduled sessions, program changes, and Twitter updates without ever leaving the first screen.

Rich Experience
EventPilot Plus supports PowerPoint slides, YouTube video, PDFs, handouts, surveys, polls, note taking, and more to create a valuable reference tool that is used by attendees long after the event.  

“The intuitive EventPilot design makes it easy to navigate through the app, giving users instant access to all the important event information,” said Silke Fleischer, Co-Founder and CEO of ATIV Software. “Not only can attendees use the conference app to view all sessions and their personalized event schedule, but they receive the most up-to-date information from ASTD through real-time alerts, program updates, and messages.”

The free ASTD 2011 meeting app is available as a native app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android devices - ideal for venues with limited Internet connectivity or cell reception. A widget app for BlackBerry users and a mobile optimized web version allows all other device users to easily browse the entire conference program.

More information about EventPilot is available at http://ATIVSoftware.com.  

Availability
The free iPhone app is available now in the App Store. The free Android app is available in the Android market. The web version and BlackBerry widgets are available at www.ativsoftware.com/apps.

About ASTD
The 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 128 U.S. Chapters and with more than 20 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independents consultants, and suppliers. Started in 1943, in recent years ASTD has widened the profession’s focus to link learning and performance to individual and organizational results, and is a sought-after voice on critical public policy issues. For more information on ASTD, visit http://www.astd.org/

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About ATIV Software
ATIV Software offers EventPilot, the customizable mobile conference app for event and meeting planners. EventPilot is available as a native app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android as well as a BlackBerry widget and mobile web version for all other web-enabled devices. For more information, visit http://www.ativsoftware.com.