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2009 Annual Conference
Building Connections
Linking Media and People
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Don’t get caught unprepared or without the right tools to be successful this year! Build connections by joining us at the Construction Writers Association (CWA) 2009 Annual Conference titled Building Connections-Linking Media and People.
The two-day conference will be held on May 4-6, 2009 at the Hotel Monaco in Alexandria, Virginia. It includes sessions on: social media, creating the great interview, leadership, global construction projects, Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU, and two interactive workshops on social media resources and branding. Keynote speaker, Denise Graveline, president of Don’t Get Caught, will share key tips on the latest social media resources such as Twitter, @SkyDiver, and more. Tim McManus, Global Director of Program and Construction Management, AECOM, will moderate a panel on top projects in Libya, U.S. and other countries. Also, over 15 editors will lead multiple roundtable discussions on hot topics in the design and construction industry. The conference will conclude with the Grand Awards Dinner. The prestigious Journalism Awards, Gordon B. Wright Awards, Silver Hard Hats Awards, Hall of Fame Awards, and also the Build A Future Scholarship will be presented at the awards dinner. This is a perfect opportunity to improve your technology skills, network, and boost your resume with the numerous award opportunities.
This two-day conference includes:
- Latest in social media-don’t get caught unprepared or without the tools of Twitter, @SkyDiver and more
- Editor’s Roundtables-join 15+ top magazine editors and discuss hot topics
- Eight exciting and informative sessions with 12+ speakers
- Pentagon Memorial Tour and Welcome Reception
- Grand Awards Dinner and Networking Hour
- Construction Tour
- Journalism Awards
- Gordon B. Wright Photography Awards
- Build A Future Scholarship Award
- Hall of Fame Award
- Silver Hard Hat Awards
There are five award programs offering opportunities to be recognized by your peers and the construction writing industry; and make yourself more marketable at the same time. This is an excellent time to shine! The movie industry has the Academy Awards and CWA has over 10 opportunities to be recognized at the 2009 Annual Conference Building Connections-Linking Media and People.
For full details, see Awards on the website or check the links at the top of this page.
2009 Conference Schedule
| Monday, May 4 | |
|---|---|
| 2:00PM - 4:00PM | Board Meeting |
| 6:00PM - 7:30PM | Welcome Reception & Pentagon Memorial Tour |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30AM - 9:30AM | Opening Session: Building Connections with Social Media Keynote Speaker: Denise Graveline, President of Don’t Get Caught Don't get caught unprepared, without a message, or without the tools you need to connect! (Twitter, @SkyDiver and more) |
| 9:30AM - 9:45AM | Break |
| 9:45AM - 10:30AM | Reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU Panel C. Kenneth Orski, Publisher and Editor, Innovation Briefs on Transportation Top Construction Projects: International and National Focus Panel Global emphasis-United States, Canada, Libya, and others! Tim McManus, Global Director of Program & Construction Management, AECOM, Moderator Peter M. Zuk,SVP and senior program director, AECOM And others! |
| 10:30AM -11:45AM | Editor’s Roundtables and Discuss Hot Topics Interactive Session Join 15+ top magazine editors and discuss hot topics! Mike Anderson, Senior Editor, Construction Equipment magazine, Reed Business Tina Grady Barbaccia, Executive Editor, Better Roads magazine, Randall-Reilly Publishing Marcia M. Gruver, Editorial Director, Equipment World magazine Georgia Krause, Senior Editor, Equipment World magazine Don Marsh, Editor, Concrete Products magazine, Penton Media Patrick McConnell, National Editor, Daily Commercial News, Reed Canada Kim Phelan, Construction Equipment Distribution magazine, Associated Equipment Distributors Tom Sawyer, Assoc. Editor, Info Technology, Engineering News Record magazine Jay W. Schneider, Senior Editor, Building Design & Construction magazine Rod Sutton, Editor in Chief, Construction Equipment magazine Clair David Urbain, Editorial Director/Publisher, Contractor Tools and Supplies magazine, Milo Media Bill Wilson, Editorial Director, Roads and Bridges magazine, Scranton Gillette And more editors! |
| 11:45AM -12:00PM | Break |
| 12:00PM -1:00PM | Lunch & Social Media Workshop Amanda Kolson Hurley, Senior Editor, Architect Magazine |
| 2:00 PM - 4:30PM | Building for Peace Construction Tour |
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Networking Reception: Hotel Monaco |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM | CWA Awards Dinner: Hotel Monaco |
| Wednesday, May 6 | |
| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast: Creating the Great Interview |
| 8:30AM - 10:00AM | Ethics: What is Acceptable Behavior in our Industry? Panel Steven Roll, Senior Tax Law Editor, Bureau of National Affairs, Moderator And others! |
| 10:00AM - 10:15AM | Break |
| 10:15AM - 11:45AM | Closing Session: You and Yourself as a Brand Interactive Session Andrea Fitch, President, Red Carpet Creations |
| 11:45AM -12:00PM | Closing Remarks: CWA President |
Registration Fees
| Early Registration by March 1, 2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full Conference | Members $240.00 | Non-members $290.00 |
| Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $100.00 | Non-members $125.00 |
| One-day Pass-Tuesday* | Members $125.00 | Non-members $150.00 |
| One-day Pass-Wednesday | Members $50.00 | Non-members $75.00 |
| After March 1, 2009 | ||
| Full Conference | Members $265.00 | Non-members $315.00 |
| Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $125.00 | Non-members $150.00 |
| One-day Pass-Tuesday* | Members $150.00 | Non-members $175.00 |
| One-day Pass-Wednesday | Members $75.00 | Non-members $100.00 |
*Does not include Networking Event or Awards Dinner
Nonmembers are welcome. For the greatest savings, CWA recommends becoming a member now.
Hotel Information
We have provided hotel information for your convenience in making your hotel reservations.
Hotel Monaco
480 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone 1-703-549-6080
Fax 1-202-939-6431 or 1-703-684-6508
Toll Free Reservations 1-800-368-5047
www.kimptonhotels.com
www.monaco-alexandria.com
Please state you are part of the Construction Writers Association to obtain the special rate.
This special rate is available if you make your reservations by April 10, 2009. A limited group of rooms are available. Please call early for reservations.
| Single Rate: | $239.00 per night |
| Double Rate: | $239.00 per night |
If you have any questions, please call CWA at 773-687-8726 or write us at info@constructionwriters.org.