Catalyst Conference 2008

10th National gathering of professionals focusing on successful model and strategies for using loyalty as a tactic in healthcare settings.

Conference Highlights

35 Professional Presentations on issues conference participants have identified as critical to the loyalty industry. Particular emphasis will be on linking affinity programs to host organization's strategic initiatives.
Key Presentations on:
- Boomer Aging Research and program implications
- Third Age Living and Third Age Dreams
- Community/Civic Engagement
- "Virtual" and "Real" Gerontology Departments and Service lines and models
- Loyalty programs in the "For Profit" setting
- Administration and Management Trends
- Aging and the Arts and Humanities
- Loyalty in the hospital setting in areas other than with aging adults
Presentations by Catalyst Institute Advisory Panel , 2008 awardees of the Catalyst Institute of Excellence and Innovation and 2008 Inductee(s) to Catalyst Academy of Best Demonstrated Practice
"Mentoring" opportunities and "meet and greet" social hour for all conference participants
Report of key industry research and 10th annual Catalyst survey of aging adult affinity programs
Presentations of "turn-key" and "best practices" programs easily adapted to affinity programs of all sizes
Networking opportunities and the chance to meet and share thoughts with industry standard setters

What Past Attendees Say

"As an attendee of the conference for the past 3 years, I have found the conference to be an excellent learning and networking opportunity. This is a quality conference for providing support and innovative ideas for senior affinity programs."
Joy Pelfrey, C-FNP, Director for Senior Services, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV.

"Being new to the profession, the 2006 conference gave me the opportunity to network and obtain invaluable resources I would not have had access to otherwise. The Catalyst conference is a must for all professionals working in the senior services field!"
Dana Godwin, Director of Community Outreach Mobile Infirmary Medical Center Mobile, Alabama

"As a first-time attendee of a Catalyst Conference, I was astounded to meet so many people in my field. It was one of the most rewarding conferences I've attended - the knowledge and expertise of the presenters and the wealth of information gained from my peers made it a truly enjoyable learning experience."
Raschel A. York, MPH Program Coordinator, St. Joseph Gold Medallion Club Bryan, Texas