got my attention. He was demonstrating a voice recognition system that promised to take some of the work out of the note taking required following a session.
There were some very interesting workshops that made my selection pretty difficult. But, I resolved to stick to my learning goals and attended those I had pre-selected.
I was more than impressed by PHD Stephen E. Wong of Florida International University. His training on “Single Case Evaluations” 
centered on research methods to help document the hoped for outcome of interventions. In other words: Research methods to prove what you are doing has been effective. I have to smile as I think about his presentation. I say that because he would make a great “Method” actor. He performed various client roles to make number crunching interesting.
He even stayed behind to answer questions and make certain everyone understood right down to the last detail.
What most people don’t realize is that based on rules and regulations most therapists have to operate not only 
as therapist but also part lawyer to practice within the lines of permissible behavior. Two unsung heroes were Linda Kartell and Barbara Brakel. They stepped in to conduct an Ethics workshop for a presenter who could not attend, in addition to their own workshop later during the conference.
They answered questions while also making you think your way through the rules and regulations. And, they did it with grace and good humor.
All in all I enjoyed myself throughout the Conference and learned a great deal in the process. I can only hope that those who attended my workshop came away with the same feeling.