THE MAIN EVENT ALOA Events in 2017 Receive world-class education and unparalleled chances to network at ALOA 2017, SAFETECH and the Security Leaders Business Conference. exciting events for the year! W ALOA 2017 July 16-22, 2017 For 2017, we’re returning to the Chicago area, with the convention, all meetings and the Security Expo taking place in one location at the Douglas E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. To serve our members, ALOA has negotiated rates at several nearby hotels so attendees can control expenditures and choose the location best suited for their needs. There are several exciting new class- es being offered this year, including en- hanced offerings for automotive and electronic access control. Look for more information in the brochure packaged with this issue of Keynotes. SAFETECH 2017 May 1-6, 2017 Join us in Albuquerque for world-class safe and vault training, networking and fun in the desert sun! Several new classes are be- ing offered this year, including Vault Lock Servicing, Forensics for the Safe Technician and Electronic Safe Lock Servicing . But classes aren’t all that await you — Albuquerque is an amazing vacation des- tination. From outdoor hiking to arts and Native American culture, there’s some- thing for everyone. Take a train to Santa Fe for a day of touring chapels and mis- 12 KEYNOTES JANUARY 2017 ith the start of 2017, it’s time to start planning your at- tendance at the association’s sions, the Georgia O’Keeffe museum and more. Top all this off with an amazing $114 per night hotel rate, and you can’t afford to miss SAFETECH this year. To learn more or to register, see the brochure at SAVTA.org or included with your January/February issue of Safe & Vault Technology. Security Leaders Business Conference, May 6-9, 2017 Get the biggest bang for your buck by re- maining in Albuquerque aſter SAFETECH for the Security Leaders Business Confer- ence, taking place at the same venue. Not just for business owners, this con- ference offers something for everyone. Take seminars on increasing sales, han- dling human resource issues, making investments and other management is- sues. The conference also offers an un- paralleled opportunity to meet one on one with manufacturers and distributors and network with other industry leaders. Register now at ALOA.org via the Secu- rity Leaders Business Conference tab. ALOA 2017: READY TO BOOK YOU STAY? Select your hotel from one of these great choices. Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Attached to the Douglas E. Stephens Convention Center) 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018 $150 (plus tax) per night Cut-off date: June 29 Reservations: Online at https://aws. passkey.com/go/alo1 or call (888) 421-1442; Group code: ALOA Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare (Adjacent to the Douglas E. Stephens Convention Center) 5440 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 $129 (plus tax) per night Cut-off Date: June 19 Reservations: Call (877) 337-5793; Group code: ALOA Radisson Hotel Chicago O’Hare: (Less than four miles from the Doug- las E. Stephens Convention Center) 1450 E. Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $139 (plus tax) per night Cut-off Date: July 6 Reservations: Visit www.radisson. com/aloasecurityprofessionalasso- ciation or call (847) 296-866 or (800) 333-3333; Group code: ALOA Hyatt Place Chicago O’Hare (2.6 miles to the Douglas E. Stephens Convention Center) 6810 Mannheim Road Rosemont, Illinois, USA, 60018 $110 (plus tax) per night Cut-off Date: June 20 Reservations: Call (888) 492-8847 WWW.ALOA.ORG