Conference Overview
When you join us at Meeting of the Minds 2012, you’ll receive a Texas-size helping of hands-on training from ADP’s solution experts, as well as important updates from legislative and compliance pros. These folks are all smart as whips! You’ll also have a great time networking with people who work in the same industry and use the same products and services that you do.
Here are some event highlights you can look forward to!
First-Time Attendees
If you’re a first-time attendee, we have special events just for you on Sunday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. The New Attendee Orientation Session and exclusive Business Expo Preview are handy as shirt pockets! They’ve been designed to help make your first Meeting of the Minds experience top notch. We’ll be giving away a fabulous prize to one lucky first-time attendee, so make sure you don’t miss out!
Educational Sessions
When you attend Meeting of the Minds, you have so many opportunities for continuing education. We offer you more than 160 sessions, including client networking forums, client panels and case studies, and personal and professional development classes. All of our sessions are led by industry experts, ADP clients just like you, and ADP subject matter experts. You’ll also earn Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs), adding further value to your Meeting of the Minds investment.
Sessions are categorized to help you better select the classes that are perfect for you. The following icons in the on-site guide and the registration section of this website indicate the knowledge level needed for each session, helping you easily select classes based on your level of familiarity with ADP solutions:
Beginner/All Levels
Intermediate
Advanced
And, as always, each class has a detailed description so you can see which sessions suit you at a glance. Sign up early to save your spot — sessions always fill up quickly!
Detailed session information can be viewed by clicking on the Session Catalog and using the password provided at adp4me.adp.com.
Recertification Credit Hours
The American Payroll Association has approved this program for Recertification Credit Hours (RCH) as specified below:
- Conference Sessions Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12, 13, 14: 14
- Focus on Training Sessions for Saturday, March 10: 6.5
- Focus on Training Sessions for Sunday, March 11: 6.5
- Focus on Training Sessions for Wednesday, March 14: 3
SHRM’s HR Certification Institute has approved this program for recertification credit hours as follows:
- Full Conference credit: 12.5 (Maximum)
- General credit: 11.5
- Strategic Business Management credit: 2
- International Management: 2
- California Specific credit: 1.5
This education program has been approved by IHRIM for HRIP Recertification Credit Hours as listed below.
- Focus On Training Sessions for Saturday, March 10: 8
- Focus On Training Sessions for Sunday, March 11: 8
- Focus On Training Sessions for Wednesday, March 14: 4.5
- Meeting of the Minds Conference: 12
(Note: Logo use is not an endorsement of the quality of the program by IHRIM, but an indication that it meets the requirements to be pre-approved for credit.) More details available soon.
Free Focus On Training Classes
These in-depth training classes are available every day of the conference. This is the identical training your organization would typically pay additional fees to receive, and it is included in the cost of the conference. You’ll gain valuable knowledge during these hands-on training sessions and develop important skills to take back to the office. Availability is first-come, first-served, and classes fill up very quickly - so please register now!
Test Drives
If you’re curious about an ADP solution or are considering upgrading or adding a new product, Test Drives are the perfect sessions for you. In these classes, you’ll get a hands-on overview of features and functionality to help you determine which solution is right for you.
Business Expo and Solutions Lab
The Solutions Lab located just outside the Business Expo, with extended hours again this year, is the spot where your questions about an ADP solution can be answered by ADP experts. In addition, you’ll discover even more valuable information and services from ADP product experts and partners exhibiting in the Business Expo.
Networking Activities
When you attend a Meeting of the Minds conference, not only will you receive hours of valuable education, but you’ll also discover a great place to connect with other ADP clients in your industry. You’ll have plenty of time to network at meals and client networking forums, as well as during the Boot Scootin’ Welcome Reception in the Business Expo. A highlight of every Meeting of the Minds is the fabulous Client Extravaganza where you can make great connections in a relaxed environment, while having a ton of fun. Scheduled for Monday, March 12, this year’s event will be a real hoot! We will be taking over the entire Cowboys Stadium! And, on Tuesday night, we’re hosting the ADP Client Appreciation Event with our very own version of a Texas State Fair.
Cyber Café, 24-Hour Access
The Cyber Café is open for your convenience 24 hours a day during the conference. Feel free to read your emails and quickly check-in with your office. You can also print a daily session agenda to ensure you stay on track.
Optional Activities
The Dallas-Fort Worth and Grapevine areas are full of amazing activities. If you choose to extend your trip, the following websites will help you plan your visit.