Announcing
the SIETAR-USA 15th Annual Conference Our theme
this year is EXPANDING INTERCULTURAL
HORIZONS: Competencies for a Diverse and Global Workforce.
Join us in Orlando, Florida, October 14-17, 2015
at the beautiful Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center as we celebrate 15
years of SIETAR-USA in the multicultural
sunshine state. |
We welcome you to come and learn from colleagues and pioneers in the field of intercultural communication, through presentations, poster sessions, master workshops, keynotes, informal discussions, sharing meals, and visiting our exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors tables. Our 15th anniversary celebration will fill all of your senses with sights, sounds and tastes of Florida, our beautiful resort setting, and most importantly, our inclusive and stimulating global learning environment. Your career - and your senses - will thank you!
The conference website with all the details for registration will be coming soon. Here is the basic information to get your planning started. Mark your calendars and save the date - you don't want to miss this one!
Wed. Oct. 14 | Master Workshops AM and PM, Evening Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception |
Thurs., Oct 15 | Concurrent Sessions, Evening Dine Around and Open Mic Night |
Fri., Oct 16 | Concurrent Sessions, Evening 15th Anniversary Celebration Party (tickets included in registration fee so EVERYONE will be there!) |
Sat. Oct. 17 | Concurrent Session and Closing Events |
Full conference fee includes opening reception, coffee breaks and lunches Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and the Friday night 15th Anniversary Celebration Party. One-day pass includes lunch.
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After
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SIETAR MEMBER |
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Full Conference |
$545 |
$595 |
One Day Pass |
$255 + |
$255 + |
NON-MEMBER |
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Full Conference |
$660 |
$715 |
One Day Pass |
$275 + |
$275 + |
STUDENT |
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Full Conference |
$395 |
$395 |
One Day Pass |
$165 + |
$165 + |
Workshops Offered
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The Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, a Marriott property located in Kissimmee, Florida (Southern Orlando area). The Gaylord Palms Resort is a spectacular hotel with a tropical garden in the courtyard enclosed in an air-conditioned atrium, multiple pools with poolside bar and restaurant, supervised children’s activities, a spa, fitness center, shops, 6 restaurants, and many other amenities. For the discounted SIETAR-USA rate, go to our special link: book your room early. Note that there is a additional $20/day resort fee that includes access to everything throughout the resort (Internet, pools, spa & fitness, Disney transportation service to local activities and more exclusively reserved to guests of the hotel). Furthermore, Marriot Rewards Members, Elite and above, enjoy having a special registration desk and privileges that will heighten an already magical experience. We enthusiastically encourage and highly recommend everyone to stay at the Gaylord as it offers our attendees a delightful conference experience at the most competitive fees in a state-of-the-art venue, while helping us stay within budget for our conference fees. But most importantly it ensures round the clock networking and socializing opportunities under the same roof, and perks only SIETAR-USA attendees and their guests will be entitled to. |
Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers: Many options for sponsorship, exhibiting and advertising! Check back soon for package descriptions and benefits.