The International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) was founded to encourage scholars and practitioners to develop and disseminate theory, research, and experience that is useful for understanding and improving conflict management in family, organizational, societal, and international settings.
We invite papers as well as proposals for symposia, workshops, roundtables, and other session forms for the 2008 meeting of IACM to be held in Chicago, Illinois.
Conference Venue
The Renaissance Hotel, 1 West Wacker Drive, located in the heart of Downtown Chicago along the Chicago River and within walking distance of many Chicago attractions.
IACM Membership
To take advantage of the "Membership Conference Rate" you need to be an IACM Member. For your convenience we have posted the link here:
http://www.iacm-conflict.org/ - click on "Membership" on left menu and "okay to continue".
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Conference Registration:
There are two ways to register.
1) On-Line Registration - Credit Card Only:
You can register on-line and pay by credit card beginning April 1st, 2008 through May 30th, 2008 only - no exceptions. We strongly recommend using the on-line system to take advantage of the option to pay by credit card and avoid the "after May 30th" conference rate increase. You will not be able to use the on-line registration website or pay by credit card after
May 30th, 2008.On-Line Registration
2) Registration by mail open now - Check Only:
You can register by mail and pay by check now through late registration using this downloadable registration form.
Conference Fee (Includes: Thursday Poster Session Reception & Dinner, Saturday evening Awards Reception & Dinner, mid-morning and afternoon coffee breaks, buffet luncheons Friday and Saturday, and admission to all conference sessions):
Member
Non-Member
Guest (all meals)
Guest (evening meals)
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Before May 30th
$550
$600
$400
$250
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After May 30th
$600
$650
$450
$300
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Conference Hotel:
Renaissance Chicago Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601 USA
Phone: 1-312-372-7200
Fax: 1-312-372-0093
Hotel availability is on a first come, first serve basis and the deadline to reserve a room is June 4th, 2008.
The conference hotel rate is $179 for all single or double occupancy rooms and $199 for all triple and quadruple occupancy rooms. Rates go up substantially at this hotel after the deadline. You can register on-line or over the phone.
On-Line Hotel Reservations
Please contact Nancy Mclaughlin with any problems with your on-line reservation.
Phone reservations: Toll Free US & Canada +1 888 236-2427
For International Participants: Worldwide Phone Directory
In order to assure that you get the conference rate, you must mention that you are attending the IACM Conference and should get the IACM rate.
Want to share a room?
If you would like to share a room at the Renaissance please send an email to drrc@kellogg.northwestern.edu and include your name, email, travel dates, maximum number of people you would share a room with (we recommend two to a room), and gender. We will then get you in contact with other conference participants in need of a roommate. If you already have someone to room with, you don't need to contact us.
Need a babysitter?
American Childcare
312-644-7300
http://www.americanchildcare.com/
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Gala Awards Dinner Venue Information
The Awards Dinner will be held at the
Museum of Contemporary Art located at 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 1-312-280-2660. Directions and map. The reception will be held outside on the terrace with city and lake views and you will have access to the art galleries throughout the evening. Music will be performed by expert local jazz musicians who have played at such
famous venues as the Green Mill and Green Dolphin Street.
Elective Conference Events:
1) Friday, July 4th, 2008 Architecture River Cruise, Chicago's First Lady w/tapas style dinner, bar & a docent to explain the Chicago Architecture built to be viewed along the river -
6:30 PM - 10:00PM - $75 per person.
Enjoy fireworks and spectacular city views while cruising along the Chicago River and Lake Michigan.
http://www.cruisechicago.com/index.php
2) Sunday, July 6th, 2008 - Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics,
12:15-5:00 PM
Hosted by Keith Murnighan & Adam Galinsky - $36 per person.
U.S. Cellular Field
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Some additional sightseeing options:
Taste of Chicago Friday, June 27 - Sunday, July 6, 2008
Wicked Tickets Available in July!
Millennium Park
Navy Pier
Merchandise Mart
Attractions, Museums, Nightlife
We have compiled by no means a complete list of all there is to see and do in Chicago
but one that we hope will be helpful! Detailed Attractions Listing w/ website links (PDF 52KB)
City of Chicago's Website: City of Chicago
Search engines: Choose Chicago, Metromix,and Reader
House of Blues
Buddy Guy's Legends
Kingston Mines
Blue Chicago
Breakfast, Coffee & Edibles
In the Renaissance Hotel: The Great Street (2nd Floor) offers a breakfast buffet - $15 Continental, $20 Full
The Renaissance Cafe (1st Floor/Lobby) offers coffee, donuts, and sandwiches
BIN 36 Chicago 339 North Dearborn at Marina City, Chicago, IL 60610
1-312-755-9463
35 E. Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
1-312-541-8317
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Au Bon Pain
161 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60601
1-312-419-3837 |
Recommended Restaurants
Vermilion
Tizi
Melloul
Park Grill
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Local Downtown Transportation:
Chicago's Free Trolley System
Chicago Trolley Co.
Chicago Transit Authority
Metra
Airport Transportation
Chicago is served by O'Hare International and Midway airports
Ground transportation from Midway Airport
Ground transportation from O'Hare International Airport
Campus Airport Shuttle Information
Parking
Parking generally costs between $25-$40 per 24 hours in downtown area lots.
These locations have a $20 "no move" fee but please call to verify:
320 N. Dearborn & 321 N. Clark, Chicago, Illinois
1-312-288-2912.
Extensive downtown parking map:
http://www.chicagoparkingmap.com/
Additional Parking: Grant Park Underground Parking
Maps
Mapquest
Chicago Traveler
Chicago Attractions Map
Local Arrangements Contact:
Nancy McLaughlin
Dispute Resolution Research Center
Kellogg School of Management - Northwestern University
2001 Sheridan Road, Jacobs Hall 371
Evanston, IL 60208-2001
Phone: 847-467-6873 Fax: 847-467-5700
n-mclaughlin@kellogg.northwestern.edu
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