OD Network Conference 2008
Advancing the theory and practice of OD
October 19 - 22, 2008
Austin, Texas
Discover and develop the tools and strategies necessary to advance your own career as well as your client's interests.
Join us in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas—a fitting backdrop for OD's most dynamic annual conference. Download the complete conference brochure including registration form. (PDF, 3.5MB)
Hotel update! Currently, Conference room blocks at both the Renaissance and the Holiday Inn NW are sold out. Please go to Travel and Housing for more information.
Exhibits Update! Due to overwhelming demand, exhibit table space at Conference 2008 has SOLD OUT. Sign up for the waiting list here, or visit the Prospectus to see other opportunities for you to participate.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend the OD Network 2008 Conference
#10 Enjoy the Sights, Sounds—and Business Opportunities—of Old and New Texas. Capital of the Lone Star State and the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin's young and diverse population has made it the city Moody's Economy.com calls "the best place for business in the U.S." It's where history meets high-tech—and just the right spot for the OD network's collective mix of savvy and innovation.
#9 Gain Valuable Insights. Propel your thinking to new heights by listening to and learning from our keynote speakers—emerging thought leaders and cutting-edge practitioners who are among the most respected authorities in their fields.
#8 Acquire & Employ Vital New Tools & Strategies. Prepare for today's—and tomorrow's—challenges by learning practical skills and cutting edge practices you can put to immediate use.
#7 Learn Creative Solutions. Come early, stay late, and fully immerse yourself in important conversations and interactions that will improve and have a lasting impact on your body of knowledge.
#6 Customize the Experience. OD Network Conference 2008 offers something for everyone. Take advantage of the learning sessions that are most relevant to your practice or that will help you hone particular skill sets.
#5 Expand Horizons. With more than 60 learning sessions, you'll have opportunities you won't find elsewhere. Arrive ready to take new ideas in different directions and to directly and immediately apply those innovations and insights in your OD practice.
#4 Focus Energy on What Matters Most. Our lively sessions are led by celebrated authors, respected academics, and other emerging thought leaders who offer the newest and best ideas for tackling the most difficult challenges and succeeding in today's global marketplace.
#3 Connect With Peers. Greet old friends, meet new contacts, and build relationships with colleagues from across North America and around the world. Take advantage of this opportunity to share and problem-solve with like-minded practitioners—as well as those with different perspectives.
#2 Receive Tremendous Value. Our sessions' rich blend of the theoretical and the practical is the best this field has to offer, and it's been available at the same price since 2005. We also offer Bonus and Super Sessions, Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops, early registration savings, and hotel and airlines discounts—a value-added package simply too good to ignore.
And the Number 1 Reason to Attend the OD Network 2008 Conference…
#1 Recharge the Batteries. Return to work relaxed, rejuvenated, and with a fresh and inspired outlook and a renewed sense of enthusiasm about meeting your professional challenges.
Kudos for OD Network Conferences
"A must, especially for practitioners who have recently joined the field: a speedy and effective orientation to new thinking and approaches."
Zeynep Tozum, Istanbul, Turkey
"Great opportunity to attend interesting sessions with first-rate speakers and network with the best in the field."
Elaine Cross, Vancouver, BC, Canada
"I would recommend attending OD Network Conference to OD practitioners from beginners to seasoned professionals or academics."
Lucinda M. Nobles, College Park, MD, USA
"Two thumbs up for OD Network Conference!"
Charles Shaw, Houston, TX, USA
Who should attend OD Network Conference 2008?
