CTCNet Conference Early Bird registration ends May 15, 2002!!

[Monica Biswas]

Rates increase $50-100 after that, so register online now:
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/confhome02.htm

 COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTERS' NETWORK (CTCNET)
 Access and Beyond: Advancing a Community Technology Agenda
 11th Annual Conference
 June 14-16, 2002
 Hyatt Regency on Town Lake
 Austin, TX

With an expected attendance of over 700 professionals from a diverse range
of CTCs, as well as other representatives from the nonprofit, government
and corporate sectors, and with more than 40 diverse sessions and with a
very strong group of speakers and presenters, the 2002 National Conference
will be the best yet!

CTCNet is a national, non-profit membership organization of more than 600
independent community technology centers where people get free or low-cost
access to information technology, such as PCs and the Internet, together
with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery.  It
seeks to expand and further community technology by promoting the
development of participants individually, regionally, and collectively as a
movement. This conference is repeatedly cited by our affiliates as one of
the most important services we offer.  Read more at:
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/overview.htm

The CTCNet National Conference 2002 is presented in collaboration with the
America Connects Consortium at EDC (ACC) and the Association for Community
Networking (AFCN). The program will include training events sponsored by
the America Connects Consortium and presented by CTCNet, the Alliance for
Technology Access (ATA) and Education Development Center (EDC).  The
conference is primarily sponsored by AT&T and the Waitt Family Foundation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

** When is the Conference?
June 14-16, 2002.  There will be a number of pre-conference events held on
June 13, 2002.

** What is the schedule of events?
The conference begins Friday morning at 9:00 am, June 14th and closes at
approximately 12:00 on Sunday, June 16th. Pre-registration and
pre-conference events will be held on June 13, 2002:
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/preconference.htm .  See the schedule of
events at http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/schedule.htm .

** Where is the Conference?
The conference will be held in Austin, TX at the centrally located Hyatt
Regency Hotel on Town Lake View.  There are a limited number of hotel rooms
available at a special CTCNet conference rate.  Book yours today!
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/travel.htm

** What sort of sessions are planned?
-Innovative Funding Strategies for Your CTC
-Civil Rights, Economic Justice and CTCs
-International CTCs
-Getting to the Good Stuff: Project-Based Learning With Youth
-Information Technology, Community Revitalization and Public Policy
-How to Start a Community Technology Center
-Strategies for Working With Volunteers
-Working with Multilingual Learners
-Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities    ...and many more!

** Are there any special events planned?
Yes.  Here are a few of them:
** Preconference Workshops **
These workshops will give you hands on, practical training in areas such as
Funding, Technology and Access on June 13.
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/preconference.htm
** Open Source Cyber Cafe **
Part of our public access computer lab, the Open Source Cyber Cafe will
provide conference attendees opportunities to learn about Linux and many
other Open Source applications during the conference.
** Share Fair **
On Friday afternoon, we will be conducting a "Share Fair" where CTCs can
share promising practices, programs and curricula, research and products.
If you're interested in becoming part of this event, please visit
http://www2.ctcnet.org/conf/sharefair.asp

** How much does it cost to attend?
Early Bird registration rates (before May 15, 2002) are as follows:
  CTCNet Affiliate - $150  (Become a CTCNet affiliate for $100/yr and
attend our conference for a combined rate of $250.  See
http://www.ctcnet.org/member1.html)
  Non-Affiliate, Non-Profit - $300
  Non-Affiliate, For-Profit - $500
Registering after May 15 increases your rates by $50-200 so register today!

** How do I register?
Go to http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/confhome02.htm

** Are airfare discounts available?
Yes -- Book EARLY to get the best rates.  Check out
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf2002/travel.htm

** Are there ways to get involved or volunteer with the conference?
Yes -- we are looking for help in the following ways:
[ ] bring a LCD projector
[ ] help with setup on Thursday, June 13 (hours flexible)
[ ] help with outreach for the conference
[ ] receive exhibitor/sponsorship information
Please email Ben Cain at bcain at ctcnet.org and indicate the area in which
you would like to help.

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If you have any questions, or are interested in sponsorship or exhibitor
opportunities, please contact us at: conf at ctcnet.org

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