National Association of Conservation Districts

Conference Program

NACD 2009 Annual Meeting • February 1 - 4, 2009 • New Orleans, LA

Planning is underway for a very full program, filled with general sessions, lively speakers, breakout sessions, board meetings, tours and training opportunities. See the links below for more specific details.

Meeting Program (updated as of 1/13/2009)
To download the 2009 Annual Meeting Program, click here.

General Sessions
Centered around the theme "Building a Better Tomorrow," the 2009 NACD Annual Meeting General Sessions will address ways conservationists can build a strong foundation for the future while revitilizing and expanding partnerships in order to create new opportunities for natural resource conservation. To view more details regarding general sessions, click here.

Speaker Bios
Attendees of the 2009 Annual Meeting will hear from an exicitng and diverse speaker line-up. To learn more about this year's speakers, click here.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A series of exciting and dynamic breakout sessions and workshops will be offered during NACD’s 2009 Annual Meeting. These sessions will provide registered members and guests with the opportunity to learn about new and exciting ways to address conservation issues on an ever-changing landscape. Twelve breakout sessions will occur on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, as well as the four hands-on workshops on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity for conservationists, rookies and seasoned pros alike, to learn about new ideas and opportunities! To view a list of breakout sessions titles, descriptions, and times, click here.