TOC 2010 Onsite Information

We're looking forward to another great TOC Conference. For three days, you'll get the inside scoop on what's working (and what's not), what's coming next, how technology is creating both challenges and opportunities in all aspects of the publishing industry—and how you can make these challenges and opportunities work for you. Below is information to help you get the most out of your time at TOC.

Conference Location

New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, New York 10036 USA
1 (800) 843-4898

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The TOC Conference will take place on the following floors:

4th Floor - Workshops and Sessions
6th Floor - Registration, Sessions, Workshops, Keynotes, and Exhibit Hall

Registration / Check-in Hours

Stop by TOC Registration to pick up your badge, event guide, and other materials. Registration is located on the 6th floor of the Marriott Marquis at the Registration Counter. We're expecting a full house again this year, so if you can, please come a little early to check in.

Registration Hours:

Monday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 3:00pm

First Time at TOC? Check Out These First Timer Tips

If this will be your first TOC Conference, we have a few ways to help you get the most out of your time at TOC.

Set Up Your Personal Schedule

Create your own TOC agenda using the personal scheduler function on the TOC website. Mark the sessions, workshops, keynotes, and events you want to attend by clicking the calendar icon next to each listing. Then click on "Personal Schedule" link in the Schedule View page to generate your own customized schedule.

Printed versions of the daily schedule will also be available throughout the conference area.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless connectivity to the Internet will be available throughout the conference areas on the fourth and sixth floors of the Marriott Marquis. Internet access in your hotel room is available through the hotel for an additional fee.

TOC Wireless Login Information

Network Name: TOC
Password: bookmark (all lowercase - password is case sensitive)

Online Attendee Directory

Would you like to connect with other conference participants before, during and after the event? Join the online Attendee Directory, which allows you to have a public profile, communicate with other attendees, and manage your contacts. You will need to make sure you are opted-in to the Attendee Directory in order to begin using it.

Once you start participating you'll be able to:

Set up your personal profile and post a photo of yourself
Create a list of people you want to meet
Direct message other TOC attendees
Integrate your Twitter account and share your tweets with others

Rate the Workshops and Sessions You Attend

Rate the sessions, workshops, and keynotes you attend on toccon.com by going to any session description page and clicking on the set of stars in the upper right hand corner. You can also leave comments at the bottom of the description page. Please keep in mind that your comments will be public. Only registered attendees may rate sessions, so if you aren't already logged in, you'll be asked to do so. Your username/email and password are the same ones you used to register for TOC.

Conference Session Media Online

After the conference, presentation files will be available for download and select video will be available for viewing. Look for the links on the TOC homepage.

Twitter

Make sure you are following us on Twitter (@toc) to get the most up-to-the-minute information while at TOC. If you are tweeting during the conference, please use #TOCCON when mentioning the conference.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Make sure to visit the sponsors and exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, located in the 6th floor foyer and in the adjoining Majestic Complex.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Tuesday, February 23
10:00am - 4:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm (Exhibit Hall Reception)

Wednesday, February 24
10:00am - 3:00pm

See New Publishing Tech at the TOC Lightning Demos

For invaluable insight into new technologies and up-and-coming companies that serve publishers, don't miss TOC Lightning Demos happening Wednesday morning at 8:30 in Broadway Ballroom North. A snappy series of five-minute demonstrations, the event includes time to chat with presenters. See who's presenting.

Evening Events

We have several evening events lined-up to help you network, mingle, and get to know some of the other TOC attendees in a more informal setting. See the list of evening events.

Nilofer Merchant "The New How" Book Signing

TOC Speaker Nilofer Merchant will be signing copies of her book, "The New How - Creating Business Solutions through Collaborative Strategy" at the O'Reilly Booth in the Exhibit Hall during the following times:

Tuesday, February 23 at 3:15pm and 6:00pm
Wednesday, February 24 at 10:15am

Be one of the first 10 people at the booth during these times to get a free copy of her book!