General Information

Main Conference

The conference will begin on Monday morning, November 17, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. and conclude on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. The conference registration fee includes conference materials; continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks on Monday and Tuesday; and continental breakfast and break on Wednesday.

Pre-Conference Sessions

Three one-day pre-conference workshops will be offered on Sunday, November 16, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For workshop descriptions and information about how to register, please visit the Pre-Conference Workshops page.


Sunday Evening: Building the Conference Community

On Sunday, November 16, 2008, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., participants will have an opportunity to launch their conference experience by attending a World Café conversation facilitated by David Isaacs and members of the World Café community. For additional information, please visit the Building the Conference Community page.


Post-Conference Workshops

Two post-conference workshops will be offered: A one-day option on Thursday, November 20, and a two-day option on Thursday and Friday, November 20–21, from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. For workshop descriptions and information about how to register, please visit the Post-Conference Workshops page.


Teams Program Orientation and Wrap-up

Teams attending together who are participating in the Teams Program may attend a Team Orientation Session from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Sunday night, and a Wrap-up Session on Wednesday, November 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. For additional information about the Teams Program please visit the Teams Program page.