Join us in Chicago!

2008 Conference Information Page

Online Registration is now Closed

Dear ISSTD Members and Friends,

Online Conference Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago where you may register on-site. Please use the PDF Registration Form below to determine on-site registration pricing.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

PDF Registration Form

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Welcome to Chicago!

Chicago is the birthplace of the ISSTD so it is fitting that we celebrate our 25th Anniversary in the Windy City. It is at the crossroads of the nation and the world, making it easily and affordably accessible from any spot on the planet. From world famous museums and Millennium Park, Chicago is the perfect venue for our 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting. Come to Chicago, network, share ideas and get in some rest and relaxation by exploring the city and its’ fantastic music!! We look forward to seeing you! More information about Chicago can be found on the Chicago Convention and Tourism Board website.

Below are links to important pages as well as documents you can download as needed. Links can be found at all underlined terms below.

Letter from the 2008 Conference Chair
President-Elect, Kathy Steele, MN, CS invites you to attend and highlights special features and events.
 
Letter from the 2008 ISSTD President
President Vedat Şar, MD, invites you to celebrate our extraordinary history.

Conference Agenda
Schedule at a Glance (Posted October 30, 2008)
Plenary Speakers
Pre-Conference Workshops November 13 & 14
Premier Media Presentation
Conference Program in PDF (Posted October 31, 2008)
Conference Program November 15, 2008
Conference Program November 16, 2008
Conference Program November 17, 2008
 

Continuting Education Credits
CME and CEU certificates will be available for those requesting them.
Download more information


Hotel Information
ISSTD Pricing Extended Thru 10/31

Note: As of October 21st, the ISSTD conference hotel room block is sold out on the nights of Nov. 13th and 14th. There are still rooms available in the block for Nov. 15-17. If you have not reserved your room in the conference hotel, this link will provide you with other hotel options. Thank you.

Alternative Hotel Options

 

Take advantage of the ISSTD group discount and get the low conference rate of $165 (USD) for a single or double room. We urge you to make your reservation early because there is a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. The cut-off date for reservations is October 31, 2008. After this date, the conference room rate is not guaranteed.
 
Be sure to tell the hotel reservation clerk that you are attending the ISSTD conference and that the Group Booking Code is: "AIS"
 
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 West Mart Center Drive
Chicago, llinois 60654, USA
312-836-5000
Directions
 
MAKE HOTEL RESERVATION

Other Travel Information
Airport Information
  O'Hare International Airport: Website - Weather - Map
  Midway International Airport Website - Weather - Map
  Flight Check-In
 
Ground Transportation
Transportation from Airport to Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
  CTA Train
  Airport Express Shuttle
   
ISSTD Room Share Option
Voluntary Room Share Matching Service
 
Alternative Hotel Options
 
International Travel Visas
If you are traveling to the United States from another country, this link will take you to the US Department of State with information about requirements for international travel to the USA.
 
Restaurants
List of places near the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Hotel

Presenters/Speakers Information
If you are a presenter or speaker, this link takes you to details you will need and forms that are required.
2008 Presenters & Speakers Web Page

Exhibitors/Grantors Information
Promote your organziation while supporting the ISSTD Conference as a Grantor or Exhibitor. Click on the links below for details.
  Grantor Opportunities & Application
  Exhibitor Opportunities & Application
  Exhibitor Electrical Request Form
 
Conference Program Advertising Opportunities
Deadline September 15, 2008. Advertising in the Conference Program as well as year round opportunities are outlined in this document. Or contact Heidi Walker for more information.
 
Future Conference Dates
Save the dates. Plans are underway for 2009 and 2010 and we are tentatively scheduled for the following locations in upcoming years.*

November 5 - 10, 2009 - Washington, DC
October 14-18, 2010 - Atlanta, GA
2011 (Dates to be determined) - Montreal, Canada

*Please note: dates and locations of future conference sites could be subject to change.

The ISSTD thanks it's generous 2008 supporters:

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Nova Southeastern UniversityTaylor and Francis

 


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