Human Resources: GeoLearning Opens Launch 2007 User & Partner Conference

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, June 11, 2007 -- GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance platforms, officially kicked off its annual user and partner conference this morning. Launch 2007 (www.geolearning.com/Launch2007) is taking place June 11-12 in West Des Moines, IA at The West Des Moines Marriott Hotel.

"Launch 2007 will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with more than 200 learning professionals and thought leaders to gain a complete understanding of the emerging trends and best practices in the on-demand learning and performance management industry," said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning.

Attendees from more than 75 organizations will be in attendance, including Edward Jones, Computer Associates, Dassault Systemes, Anixter International, State of Washington, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Sempra Energy, Oreck, Cabela's, AMC Theatres, Dun & Bradstreet, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Realogy Corporation, The American Institute of Architects, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Polycom and Idearc Media.

The Keynote Addresses
Launch 2007 features two learning industry luminaries. Bob Danna, VP of Strategic Services for learning research and advisory firm Bersin & Associates, will present "The High Impact Learning Organization" on Day 1. This keynote will address exactly what it takes to be a "high impact learning organization," and help attendees uncover where they may be making the grade and where they may be falling short. The session will incorporate findings from 20 GeoLearning customers who registered early and completed Bersin's High Impact Learning Organizatin (HILO) Assessment. These organizations will also receive a personalized HILO Scorecard based on the results.

Norm Kamikow, editor-in-chief of Talent Management and Chief Learning Officer magazines, will kick off Day 2 with a presentation and discussion of the findings of the 2007 CLO Business Intelligence Industry Report. Norm will discuss the issues and trends crucial to every learning organization, including learning delivery methods, linkage of learning and performance management, learning and development investment portfolios, talent management and succession planning, and learning outsourcing.

Launch 2007 Curriculum
The curriculum for the 2-day event will feature interactive workshops and educational sessions from a wide variety of learning industry experts, as well as case studies and "how-to" sessions from GeoLearning customers. Sessions are designed to share strategies and best practices in the areas of learning and performance management, collaboration and blended learning, learning content development and management, and training measurement.

Customer Excellence Awards Banquet
GeoLearning's Customer Excellence Awards Banquet will be held the evening of Monday, June 11. Award categories include Best Overall Use of Platform, Best Business Solution, Best New Platform, Best Use of Learning Content, Best Business Collaboration Solution and Greatest Contribution to Government Learning.

Launch 2007 Sponsors
The event is being sponsored by some of the biggest names in the learning industry:

Platinum Sponsor: SuccessFactors

Gold Sponsors: KnowledgeAdvisors, WebEx

Silver Sponsors: Articulate, Element K, Esource Corporation, Global Collaboration Partners, Harbinger Knowledge Products/Raptivity, HunterStone, ITC Learning, Trivantis

Bronze Sponsors: dominKnow, Q2 Learning, TrainingOutsourcing.com, Chief Learning Officer & Talent Management magazines

About GeoLearning, Inc.
GeoLearning is the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance technology. The company's products and services are used by corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations to manage human capital development, accelerate critical business processes and drive organizational performance. GeoLearning's Software as a Service model means there is no hardware or software for clients to install. As a result, the company's Web-based GeoMaestro and GeoExpress learning management platforms can be deployed quickly, allowing clients to efficiently manage enterprise-wide learning, development and knowledge acquisition. Additional information is available at www.geolearning.com.

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