Conference
CDS/IACD International Conference
July 25-28, 2010
New Orleans, LA, USA
The Role of Community in Economic & Disaster Recovery
"Community development is an area for which I have a strong passion. I never thought for a second I would ever make such a statement until a year ago, in Memphis at the CDS conference. I told myself the research being done and shared at that conference needs to find its way to the streets where I live, in places I’m interested in improving and to the people I hope will benefit. Seeing the progress being made in Memphis was inspiring."
- Student Conference Attendee 2009
About our Conference...
The CDS has a long tradition of dynamic and enlightening conferences. We are excited to travel to New Orleans, an area so full of life and excitement, for our annual conference. The conference schedule will include the same great highlights like plenary speakers, mobile learning workshops, and numerous presentations. In addition, the local host committee has been busy planning a great local event on the Steamboat Natchez for your enjoyment.
Conference Costs...
2010 Conference Early Bird Rates
Membership Rate...................$300.00 USD
Nonmember Rate...................$410.00 USD
Student Rate..........................$200.00 USD
Single Day Rate.....................$150.00 USD
Guest/Retiree Rate.................$250.00 USD
*Early bird rates are available unti June 25th 2010. After this date rates will increase by $50 each.
Transportation Options...
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a world-class airport located approximately 20 minutes from downtown New Orleans. The following airlines service the airport and provide regular local, domestic, and international flights:
AirTran
AA American
Continental
Delta Airlines
JetBlue
Northwest
Southwest
United
U.S Airways
About the Hotel...
Hotel Information
InterContinental New Orleans
444 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel Website - https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CommunityDevelopmentSociety
The hotel rate is $99.00 per night plus tax. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-445-6563. Be sure to mention that you are with the CDS conference to receive the reduced rate.
Tentative Schedule of Events... (Click here to print the schedule of events)
Saturday, July 24, 2010
8:00 am – 5:00 pm - Habitat for Humanity (participants must complete this form)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Pre-Conference Workshops - (8am-5pm, 1pm-4:30pm, 1pm-5pm)
7:00 – 8:00 am - Joint (CDS and IACD) Board Meeting Breakfast
8:00 am – 3:00 pm - CDS Board Meeting
2:00 – 9:00 pm - Registration
3:00 – 5:00 pm - Haiti: Enabling Communities to Meet Immediate Needs, Re-Build Infrastructure, Mitigate Future Disasters and Revitalize Economic Opportunities
3:30 – 5:00 pm - Concurrent: Intro to Social Networking and Student Sessions
6:00 – 9:00 pm - Welcome Reception with Posters
Monday, July 26, 2010
7:30 – 8:30 am - Concurrent: IACD Member Breakfast & CDS New Member Breakfast
8:00 am – 5:00 pm - Registration
8:30 – 9:00 am - Welcome Conference Opening Session
9:00 – 10:30 am - Community Development Around the World – IACD Plenary Panel Discussion
11:00 am – 12:30 pm - 7 Concurrent Sessions
12:30 – 1:45 pm - Luncheon with Speaker
1:30 – 5:30 pm - Committee Meetings
2:00 – 3:30 pm - 7 Concurrent Sessions
4:00 – 5:30 pm - 8 Concurrent Sessions
6:30 – 9:30 pm - Dinner at Steamboat Natchez
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
7:30 – 8:45 am - Breakfast with Speaker Victor Vasquez-USDA
9:00 – 10:30 am - 7 Concurrent Sessions
11:00 am – 5:00 pm - Mobile Learning Workshops:
*Local Foods/Local Flavor
*Redevelopment of the Lower Ninth Ward/St. Bernard Parish
*Local Arts
*Renaissance of New Orleans Jazz
*Ground Zero Development – A Tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast
5:30 – 6:30 pm - CDS Cocktails and Silent Auction & IACD Member Reception
6:30 – 10:00 pm - Annual Awards Banquet with Entertainment
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
7:30 – 8:45 am - CDS Annual Meeting with Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 am - 7 Concurrent Sessions
9:00 – 10:30 am - Poster Sessions with More Intensive Dicussion
11:00 am – 12:30 pm - 7 Concurrent Sessions
12:30 – 1:30 pm - Working Lunch Around Themes
2:00 – 3:30 pm - 3 Concurrent Sessions
2:00 – 4:30 pm - Concurrent: CDS Board of Directors Meeting and IACD Board Mtg.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2010 CDS Conference, July 25-28, 2010 in New Orleans, LA, USA? If so, Click here for more detailed information.
