[CWN-Summit] 14th Annual Community Technology Conference

[Karen Wade]

<<Apologies for the cross-postings>>

Greetings,

As a CTCNet member since 1999 and a member of the CTCNet Board, I strongly 
encourage you to  attend this annual conference.  It serves as a significant 
learning and networking opportunity for anyone involved in commuity-based 
technology efforts.  Please feel free to share this information with others.

-Karen Wade, Project Director
FSS-Project T.E.C.H. (a project of Community Partners)
Los Angeles, CA
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The 14th Annual Community Technology Conference is the largest national 
gathering of community technology organizations, programs, and experts, 
representing community-based efforts, regional collaborations, and strategic 
alliances meeting the needs of communities and people through effective, 
innovative technology programs and resources. Choose from over 50 sessions 
and pre-conference workshops, Resource Demonstrations, Local Site Visits, 
and Networking Events to experience at this tremendous networking and 
learning opportunity.

More information available online at:  http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005

Time is running out for the special hotel and event registration rates for 
the 14th Annual Community Technology Conference in Cleveland, OH, June 
17-19!  Less than one week remains for these special negotiated rates, so 
register online today to enjoy the special Early Bird conference discount 
and advance hotel rates for the InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center 
by visiting:

http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/attending/registration.asp

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Sessions
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The full conference program is listed at 
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program.asp, and we are
continuing to add more sessions.  This year's program is designed to provide 
a wide range of professional development and capacity building workshops, as 
well as innovative models, promising practices & hands-on learning.  Over 
forty sessions will take place, organized into six tracks: Program Design & 
Management; Achieving Community Impact; Organizational Capacity & 
Leadership; Policy & Civic Engagement; Technology Innovations & Solutions; 
and Research & Evaluation.

In addition to more than forty workshops & sessions, a number of special 
events will provide networking opportunities, celebrate leadership, showcase 
valuable resources and spark discussion about the future of community 
technology.  View the full program at 
http://www.ctcnet.org/conf/2005/at_conference/program.asp.

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CTCNet is a network of more than 1,000 community-based programs that use 
technological tools to provide training and educational services in 
communities accross the nation.  Our members are united in their commitment 
to improve the educational, economic, cultural and political life of their 
communities through technology.  CTCNet provides resources and advocacy to 
improve the quality and sustainability of community technology centers and 
programs at the local, national and international level through networking, 
capacity building, program development, and partnership opportunities.

CTCNet's Annual Conference has been the premier event in community 
technology for over a decade.

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Community Technology Conference Testimonials
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"It is a powerful networking opportunity and offers a wide range of 
workshops to assist organizations at various levels."

"The role of the conference is to bring people together to share experience 
and ideas... We can feel free to express our fears, concerns, etc., because 
we are all to be working towards uplifting communities."

"The conference provides the best opportunity to take in "the big picture", 
AND develop contacts and partnerships. The value of this is immense!""
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14th Annual Community Technology Conference
c/o Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet)
1436 U Street NW, Suite 104
Washington, DC 20009
P: (202) 462-1200
F: (202) 462-3892
E: conf at ctcnet.org
W: http://www.ctcnet.org

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