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Important information for first time convention attendees can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
* Updated December 2008
What are the dates and location of the 2009 National Convention?
July 6 - 9 at the San Francisco Hilton in San Francisco, CA. The hotel is located at 333 O’Farrell Street just two blocks from Union Square.
The Union Square area is a wonderful location filled with a large number of restaurants in all price ranges. Everything from an inexpensive local diner to a fine dining restaurant is available in this lively neighborhood.
I am trying to plan my travel. What is the convention schedule?
The convention scheduled is currently under development. For travel purposes, please be advised that:
- Leadership Council Meetings, the Leadership Institute and, preconferences will take place on Monday, July 6th
- The Opening Plenary, special interest networking meetings, Board candidate speeches, and state caucuses will be held on Tuesday, July 7th
- The Research Plenary, symposia, workshops, and voting are scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th
- The Annual Business Meeting, Ask-the-Doctor sessions, and more workshops will take place on Thursday, July 9th, along with the convention banquet that evening
What hotel is NAMI using in San Francisco, CA?
The San Francisco Hilton is the convention headquarters hotel. Rooms are $155/single and $165 double, plus tax.
I want to submit a workshop/poster presentation proposal. How do I do this and when is the deadline?
The deadline for submission of proposals was DECEMBER 15, 2008. Proposals received after this date and incomplete proposals will not be reviewed by the NAMI Annual Convention Committee or the CLD Team.
I want to register for the convention. How much does it cost and how can I do this?
Members who register on-line for the 2009 Annual Convention by December 31, 2008 are eligible for the special First-on-Board rate of only $150.
Consumers are eligible for a special rate of $125
I want to exhibit at the convention.
Applications for exhibit booths are now available. Click here to find out more!
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