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2009 CWA Fall Conference
Surviving and Thriving in the Age of Changing Media
If you are interested in this conference, then check out the award opportunities here.
2009 CWA Fall Conference
October 5-7, 2009
Chicago, IL
This two-day conference will be held on October 5-7, 2009 at the Hilton Suites Chicago on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. Currently, we are accepting a entries for the Marketing Communications Awards and the Website and Electronic Communications Awards. The deadline is August 14, 2009.
This two-day conference includes:
- Welcome Reception
- Multiple sessions on current industry topics
- Grand Awards Dinner and Networking Hour
- Construction Tour
The prestigious Marketing Communications Awards and the Website and Communications Awards will be presented at the CWA Grand Awards dinner on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. This is a perfect opportunity to expand your network and capture numerous award opportunities.
The award programs offer opportunities to be recognized by your peers and the construction writing industry; and make yourself more marketable at the same time
For full details, see Awards on the website or check the links at the top of this page.
Check back with us for more conference details later!
2009 Fall Conference Schedule
| Monday, October 5, 2009 |
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| 2:00PM - 4:00PM | CWA Board Meeting |
| 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Welcome Reception: SmithGroup offices, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2200 Transportation-on your own-only few minutes from the hotel. |
| Tuesday, October 6, 2009 |
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| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30AM - 9:30AM | Opening Session: The Greening of Icons The Willis (Sears) Tower, Sara Beardsley, Senior Designer, Adrian Smith+Gordon Gill Architecture; The Empire State Building, Peter White, Public Sector Solutions Manager, Johnson Controls |
| 9:30AM - 9:45AM | Break |
| 9:45AM - 10:45AM | A Panel Discussion: Surviving and Thriving Gary Slack, Chairman, Chief Experience Officer, Slack Barshinger Rod Sutton, Editor-in-Chief, Construction Equipment magazine Nicole Hallada, Marketing Director, Association of Equipment Manufacturers |
| 10:45AM -11:45AM | Project Delivery Trends and the Economy James Barrett, National Director, Virtual Design & Construction Turner Construction Company |
| 11:45AM -12:00PM | Break |
| 12:00PM -1:00PM | Lunch & Program |
| 2:00 PM - 4:30PM | Construction Tour: Chicago Art Institute Modern Wing Transportation provided to and from the hotel for the tour. |
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Networking Reception: Hilton Suites-Magnificent Mile |
| 7:00PM - 9:00PM | Grand Awards Dinner: Hilton Suites-Magnificent Mile |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2009 |
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| 7:30AM - 8:30AM | Breakfast |
| 8:00AM - 8:30AM | Business Meeting |
| 8:30AM - 10:00AM |
Virtual Cities: Architecture and Marketing Robert Benson, Associate Principal Design Director for the Chicago Studio 4240 Architecture Jennifer Requiron Marketing and Business Development Manager 4240 Architecture Dean Horowitz, General Manager Reed Construction Media |
| 10:10AM - 10:15AM | Break |
| 10:15AM -11:45AM | Roundtable Discussions: Ethical Dilemmas in a Digital World Len Strazewski, Professor, Columbia College-Chicago, School of Journalism Tina Grady Barbaccia, Executive Editor, Better Roads magazine Social Media Best Practices Mike Plotnick, VP Media Relations, HOK Making Yourself Invaluable in a Down Economy David Littlefield, President, Littlefield Inc. Changing Role of Editors Nikki Golden, Marketing and Communications Manager National Association of Remodelers Dave Barista, Managing Editor, Building Design+Construction magazine |
| 11:45AM - 12:00PM |
Closing Remarks: CWA President |
Registration Fees
Full registration includes all sessions, breakfast, lunch, tours, and Awards Dinner. One day registration includes the day's sessions, tour, breakfast and lunch, if applicable. One day registration does not include the Grand Awards Dinner.*
| Early Registration by September 1, 2009 | ||
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| Full Registration October 5-7 | Members $240 | Non-members $310 |
| One-day Pass - October 6* |
Members $125 | Non-members $180 |
| One-day Pass - October 7* |
Members $50 |
Non-members $155 |
| Grand Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $100 | Non-members $155 |
| After September 1, 2009 | ||
| Full Registration October 5-7 | Members $265 | Non-members $345 |
| One-day Pass - October 6* | Members $150 | Non-members $205 |
| One-day Pass - October 7* | Members $75 | Non-members $130 |
| Grand Awards Dinner & Networking Event | Members $125 | Non-members $180 |
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.
Hilton Suites Chicago/Magnificent Mile
198 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: 1-312-664-1100
Fax: 1-312-664-8627
Toll Free Reservations 1-800-HILTONS
www.chicagomagnificentmile.hilton.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 September 5, 2009. EXTENDED to September 25, 2009. A limited group of rooms are available. Please call early for reservations.
| Single Rate: | $179.00 per night |
| Double Rate: | $209.00 per night |
| Regular rates: | Start at $429.00 per night |
If you have any questions, please call CWA at 773-687-8726 or write us at info@constructionwriters.org.