Registration | Hotel Reservations | Schedule Overview
Project Fair | Travel Stipends | Sponsorship
With more than 100 Clubhouses in 20 countries around the world, The Clubhouse Network believes deeply in the importance of professional development for staff, and therefore organizes an Annual Conference for the Clubhouse Community to come together, build skills, share ideas, reflect on experiences, and plan for the future. Over 150 Clubhouse staff, Directors, and partners from academia, research, government, and the corporate sector typically attend.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020
Deepening our Commitment to Inclusive Youth Leadership
LOCATION: Westin Hotel, Canal Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
DATES: March 30 – April 1
Registration for the 2020 Clubhouse Network Annual Conference is now open!
You must be registered to attend the event. The deadline to register is March 11. If you have questions about registration or the conference, please contact Lynn Murray at lmurray@theclubhousenetwork.org
Please note that this event is open solely to The Clubhouse Network and invited guests.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The conference will be held at the Westin Canal Place Hotel, 100 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA, USA 70130.
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants from Sunday, March 29, 2020, through Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the discounted rate of $189 + taxes USD.
To make reservations, call 1 (504) 566-7006 and reference “The Clubhouse Network Annual Conference” or RESERVE ONLINE.
Deadline for Reservation is March 2, 2020.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
This year all conference attendees
will follow one general schedule.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Registration: 1 PM – 6 PM
Welcome Reception: 6 PM – 8 PM
Monday, March 30, 2020
First day of Conference: 9 AM – 5 PM
Annual Party Celebration: 6 PM – 9 PM
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Second Day of Conference: 9 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Final Day of Conference: 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Post Conference: Half Day – 9 AM – 12 PM; Full Day, 9 AM – 4 PM
PROJECT FAIR AND COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
An opportunity for staff to share and showcase the work produced by Clubhouse and Teen Tech Center Youth, celebrating the rich diversity of our Network.
DATES FOR THE FAIR
Tuesday, March 31: LATIN AMERICA, WEST COAST, APAC, SOUTHEAST
Wednesday, April 1: EMEA, NORTHEAST, MIDWEST, SOUTHWEST
Each Clubhouse and Best Buy Teen Tech Center will be assigned a 6 ft table to display all items. For more information about the Fair, please contact Lynn Murray at lmurray@theclubhousenetwork.org.
TRAVEL STIPENDS — DEADLINE FEB 29
The Clubhouse Network offers financial assistance to Clubhouses in support of their attendance at Annual Conference.
The guidelines for receiving Annual Conference travel grants are:
- Travel grants are reimbursed after the conference concludes. Funds will be distributed by check or bank wire in May 2020.
- The Clubhouse must be in good standing with the requirements of The Clubhouse Network License Agreement, which you will receive in the next few weeks. You will not be eligible to receive the travel grant unless your license agreement is signed and returned to us before Annual Conference.
- The Clubhouse Coordinator must attend the entire 3 days of the Conference in order to be eligible to receive a grant. In the case of a second stipend for CBO participation, the CBO representative must also attend the entire Conference.
The deadline to accept a travel stipend is February 29.
2020 PRESENTING SPONSORS
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Clubhouse Network’s Annual Conference brings together youth development professionals and STEAM educators from around the world, as well as partners from academia, research, government, and the corporate sectors. Sponsorship is one of the best ways to gain visibility and exposure to our engaged community, connect with decision-makers, enhance your company’s outreach, and demonstrate your leadership. Learn more about Annual Conference sponsorship opportunities .
Please contact Gail Breslow, Executive Director at
gbreslow@theclubhousenetwork.org or (617) 318-3470.