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NEXT TEN MILES The best road trips are those that combine learning with leisure. How about an educational tour with sessions that provide you with expert insights and help you take your business to the next level? Professional Development Sessions For the most updated PDS info, visit attendISPA.com. Professional Development Sessions Make the Professional Development Sessions (PDS) your first educational stop. The PDS offer actionable takeaways, practical how-tos and high-level insights to help you explore new business opportunities or elevate your professional brand. Sessions are concurrent and slated at various times during the three-day event, which means you’ll have every opportunity to customize your educational experience according to your most pressing business needs. 8–9 am n (Monday, Oct. 19) 8–9 am and 2:30–4 pm n (Tuesday, Oct. 20) 8–9 am and 3–5:30 pm n (Wednesday, Oct. 21) General Sessions General Sessions In this road trip, all roads lead to the General Sessions. A must-see at every ISPA Conference, this year’s General Sessions feature high-profile keynote speakers such as Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media Randi Zuckerberg, 2014 Snowboarding Paralympic Medalist Amy Purdy and charity:water Founder and CEO Scott Harrison. Also gracing this year’s General Sessions stage are revolutionary chef and 2015 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award Recipient Alice Waters, and health expert and author Dr. Pamela Peeke. The ISPA community will also recognize this year’s ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award recipient Sharilyn Abbajay and ISPA Visionary Award recipient Boldijarre Koronczay. ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award recipient Sharilyn Abbajay. ISPA Visionary Award recipient Boldijarre Koronczay. 9:30–11 am n (Monday to Wednesday, Oct. 19–Oct. 21) August 2015 n PULSE 43