Monday, January 26, 2009

Conferences Coming Soon

IDSA is strongly committed to advancing the profession of industrial design through education. In 2009, the Society will offer a diverse menu of educational programs—national and regional conferences, face-to-face seminars and other issue-related conferences, online webinars and a revitalized Designer Spotlight Series. Keep an eye on this page as further information about upcoming events becomes available.


IDSA International Conference and Education Symposium
Each year, between 600 and 800 design practitioners, educators, students, business leaders and vendors working with designers from all over the world gather for IDSA's International Conference and Education Symposium. These events combine provocative speakers with practical information and solutions, as well as plenty of time for building personal and professional connections.


2009 International Conference and Education Symposium
Bruce Claxton, FIDSA, Conference Chair
September 23-26, 2009
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Miami, FL

2010 International Conference and Education Symposium
Sohrab Vossoughi, IDSA, Conference Chair
August 4-7, 2010
Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
Portland, OR

To view web sites and other information from previous IDSA national and education conferences, visit http://www.idsa.org/absolutenm/templates/?a=3904&z=50.


District Conferences
Practitioners, students, educators and business leaders come together to learn and network at the IDSA District Conferences. Five separate events are held in the Northeast, Southern, Mideast, Midwest and Western Districts that focus on topics of regional interest and feature the presentation of the Student Merit Awards. Area designers take advantage of these events to get to know the students who will be tomorrow's design stars.


2009 District Conferences


Mideast District Conference
May 1-3, 2009
Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel—Pittsburgh, PA

Midwest District Conference
April 3-5, 2009
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis—Minneapolis, MN

Northeast District Conference
March 27-29, 2009
Hyatt Regency Cambridge—Cambridge, MA

Southern District Conference
April 3-5, 2009
Hilton, St. Charles—New Orleans, LA

Western District Conference
April 24-26, 2009
Sheraton Delfina—Santa Monica, CA