Explorer Shafers Summit 2016 March 31 April 1 New York New York Hotel Las Vegas, NV

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1 Explorer Shafers Summit 2016 March 31 April 1 New York New York Hotel Las Vegas, NV Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 1

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 Join Us for Shafers Summit 2016 March 31 April Reasons to Attend... 3 Who Should Attend?... 3 Our Commitment to Environmental Sustainability... 4 Program Overview... 4 Conference Format... 4 Networking Opportunities... 4 Learning Lab Open Every Day... 4 Conference Attire... 4 Plan your Trip... 5 Planning Checklist... 5 New York New York Las Vegas... 5 About Las Vegas... 5 Airport Transportation... 6 Registration Details... 6 Conference Fees... 6 Contact Us... 6 Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 2

3 Join Us for Shafers Summit 2016 March 31 April 1 Come join us in Las Vegas, Nevada for Explorer Software Group s third Shafers Summit. We re bringing together our staff and our clients for two days of formal and informal instruction. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value to you through our educational sessions, roundtable discussions and client presentations. Hear about our exciting plans for the future of your Shafers software. Reasons to Attend Educational sessions tailored to you Learn how to better utilize the software you already have from one of our experts. Don t just take our word for it Hear from other Explorer Shafers users as they share their experience and expertise with you in our popular client-led sessions. Hands-on session This session is designed to show you how to use Business Analytics and Custom Reporting by getting your hands on the software and participating in the lesson. A tremendous opportunity to network with peers Share ideas and discuss best practices with others in your industry during formal and informal roundtable discussions. Let your voice be heard Discuss your ideas and suggestions with our Shafers team including Support staff, Programming, and members of the Management team. Get your questions answered on the spot Visit our Learning Lab for one-on-one help from experienced staff. Find out where Explorer is headed and what that means for you Find out firsthand what exciting new projects Explorer has been working on for you. Who Should Attend? We ve structured the Conference curriculum to accommodate the needs of a wide range of attendees, including: Service Managers/Project Managers/Operations Managers Accounting Staff Owners/Presidents/CEOs/Executives/Principals CFOs/Controllers/Accountants IT Staff/System Administrators Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 3

4 Our Commitment to Environmental Sustainability Our goal is to provide solutions and services that help our clients, while working to minimize our carbon footprint. We support environmental sustainability, so we re not printing Conference Brochures. Conference documentation will be available in electronic format only. Not printing brochures and other conference materials means: fewer liters of water consumed fewer trees cut down less greenhouse gas emitted less solid waste generated Program Overview Conference Format Educational Sessions and Roundtables Once again, we re focusing on sessions, workshops and roundtables that will help you use Shafers more effectively, saving you time. Learn about important features, processes and procedures that can help you get even more value from Shafers. Our hands-on session will give you first-hand experience of Business Analytics and Custom Reporting. This session requires your own laptop that has enough battery power to last through the session. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Client-led Sessions Always among our most popular sessions, you ll hear firsthand from other Explorer Shafers users as they share their experience and expertise with you. Networking Opportunities Longer breaks and lunches let you take care of business or talk to other software users. Share ideas and learn how other Explorer clients are utilizing their products. Learning Lab Open Every Day Staffed by experienced Explorer trainers, support staff, and programmers, the Learning Lab is always a hit at our conferences. The lab will be open throughout the conference for one-on-one, personalized instruction. Ask specific questions, learn about new software features and spend time with the people behind your software product. The Learning Lab is open throughout the conference for your convenience. Conference Attire Conference session attire will be business casual. Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 4

5 Plan your Trip Planning Checklist Register today for Shafers Summit Save $80 if you register by January 31 st Reserve your room at the New York New York Hotel Book Air/Transportation to Las Vegas, NV New York New York Las Vegas New York New York is located between The Monte Carlo and Excalibur on the south end of the Strip. This MGM Resorts property houses many attractions, such as a dueling piano bar, in-house roller coaster, and the third permanent Cirque du Soleil show, Zumanity. We ve negotiated a very special rate for our Shafers Summit attendees. Special Shafers Summit Rate for March $72/night* Special Shafers Summit Rate for April 1 $145/night* *$29 daily resort fee and taxes are extra. Reservations must be made by March 7, 2016 in order to receive special pricing and are subject to availability. Hotel room sold out fast last year, so make sure you book early! Contact New York New York to make your reservation today. The hotel has set up a special website for Shafers Summit 2016, where you can make your reservation on-line and access the special rate. About Las Vegas Established in 1905, Las Vegas has taken the world by storm with a large array of gaming and attractions. Come early and enjoy some famous shows that have made Las Vegas the Live Entertainment Capital of the World. More AAA Five Diamond hotels than any other city in the world Dozens of shows to choose from; Cirque du Soleil, magic shows, comedy clubs, musicals, concerts, and much more Some of the finest culinary creations to feast on by a number of famous and celebrity chefs For ideas on things to do while in Las Vegas, visit the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority website. Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 5

6 Airport Transportation New York New York is located approximately 2 miles from McCarran International Airport and is easily accessible by taxi or shuttle. Hotel Address: 3790 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV United States Registration Details Conference Fees The Shafers Summit offers incredible value. Register by January 31 and save $80! Included with your conference registration: Access to all conference sessions Free one-on-one time in the Learning lab Hands-on session (space is limited) Breakfast and lunch Thursday and Friday Networking with Shafers peers, Shafers staff and Explorer Management Standard Registration Early Bird Registration* (ends Jan 31) Price $675 USD $595 USD Dinner Night on Thursday Evening Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get to know the Explorer staff and other Shafers users better. Join us for this unique networking experience as we enjoy dinner together. Guests and spouses are welcome. Ticket includes dinner, taxes, and gratuities. Alcoholic beverages not included. $45 USD per person Cancellation/No-show Policy Attendee substitutions can be made at any time at no charge. No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. Payment Payment is due in full at the time of registration. All prices are in US Dollars. We accept Visa or MasterCard. Our credit card authorization form can be downloaded from our conference registration site. Visit our Conference website to register today! Contact Us For general conference inquiries: Elle Shum elle.shum@explorer-software.com Ryan Liss ryan.liss@explorer-software.com Shafers Summit 16 Brochure (v11.13) 6