[Ailist] 2009 World AI Conference - Early Bird Registration reminder

[Lindsey Godwin]

Dear AI Friends and Colleagues, 

 

We just wanted to remind everyone that there is still time to register
at the reduced EARLY BIRD rate for the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry
Conference, which will be held November 16-19, 2009 in Kathmandu, Nepal at the
Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

 

Registration Details:

 

Register BEFORE
July 1 to receive the Early Bird Discount.  Registration details are available at:  http://www.2009worldaiconference.org/register


 

Many ways to
participate!

In an effort to
provide opportunities for all who are interested to participate in the 2009
World AI Conference, there will be a variety of ways you can connect with
conference materials and participants. 
In addition to the in-person conference in
Kathmandu, Nepal, an Online Conference will also encircle the globe with
hundreds of individuals participating virtually.  As such, you have an opportunity to participate in multiple
ways – either in person in Nepal, online, or both!   Learn more about the conference at: http://www.2009worldaiconference.org 

 

Questions?

 For more
information about the conference, you may contact:

info at 2009worldAIconference.org

 

Conference
Details:

This world-class conference builds on and extends the recent
advances in the science and practice of Appreciative Inquiry and other
strength-based approaches to organizational change. While past AI conferences
have had representation from around the world, the goal of this conference is
to truly lift up the stories and lessons from projects all across the globe and
to reflect the international face of the strength-based movement. With voices
from the field representing every organizational sector and every corner of the
globe, there will be no denying that he strengths revolution is here!  Powerful cases form Nepal, Africa, the
US, and countries around the world will illustrate the transcending application
of AI to any change project. The conference aims at generating dialogue across
people and institutions and engendering fresh thinking on the advancement in
the application of appreciative science. 


The conference
intends to address challenging questions such as: 

·      How can Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based approaches
support the present day developmental challenges of the world? 

·      How can AI and other strength-based approaches contribute to
bringing social justice, addressing equality and reducing gaps between rich and
poor? 

·      How can we leverage the lessons about the transformative power of
AI that have already been experienced in businesses and organizations to
address the pressing environmental needs of our planet?

·      How can we link the power of AI and other strength-based
approaches to the most pressing issues of a global change agenda — from
improving health and education to creating sustainable communities and deeper
personal development?


Themes and exciting application areas to be featured include:

1.     Health, Human
Development and Education

2.     Leadership and
Coalition-Building for Peace, Justice and Good Governance

3.     Business,
Economic Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship

4.     Climate Change,
Environmental Renewal and Sustainable Prosperity

5.     Inclusive Rural
and Community Development

6.     Spirituality
and Positive Change

7.     New
Applications and Advances in the Practices of AI and Other Strengths-based
Approaches to Change

 

Who should participate?

This premier event is designed for anyone interested in exploring
how to lead strength-based change in his or her own organization, community,
region, business, or personal life. All are welcome including: planners,
policy-makers, law-makers, managers, community leaders, teachers and
professors, doctors, environmentalists, economists, lawyers, justice
professionals, business leaders, development workers, researchers, corporate
leaders, civic leaders, NGOs. 

 

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN NEPAL!

 

 

 

 










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