WASHINGTON, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advisory Board Company (NASDAQ: ABCO) announced today that it will participate in the William Blair Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois.  Speaking at the conference, on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM CDT, will be the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Robert W. Musslewhite, and the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael T. Kirshbaum.  The presentation materials will be available on the Company's web site, found at www.advisoryboardcompany.com through June 30, 2012.

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About The Advisory Board Company
The Advisory Board Company is a global research, technology, and consulting firm partnering with 125,000 leaders in 3,700 organizations across health care and higher education.  Through its innovative membership model, the Company collaborates with executives and their teams to elevate performance and solve their most pressing challenges.  The Company provides strategic guidance, actionable insights, web-based software solutions, and comprehensive implementation and management services.  For more information, visit the firm's website, http://www.advisory.com.

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