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Conference Planning

Gracie A. Jones
(703) 605-2894
gracie.jones@gsa.gov
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Diane J Hawkins
(703) 605-2897
diane.hawkins@gsa.gov
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Betho A. Vogelsinger
(202) 619-8953
betho.vogelsinger@gsa.gov
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Course Number: 1780

This course teaches students the new travel regulations on conference planning, allowing agencies to increase per diem and pay for light refreshments. Course discussion includes deciding where to hold meetings and conferences nationwide, obtaining proposals, estimating budget costs, using approved hotel accommodations, agency requirements for conferences, what's included in room rates, and the best times to hold conferences.  

Intended audience: Meeting planners and other personnel involved in meetings and conferences.

Cost: $525

Length: 6 hours

Core Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Schedule:

Conference Planning
 LOCATION   COURSE & SESSION #   DATES
Denver, CO

1780-01

Mar. 9, 2009

1780-02

Jul. 13, 2009
Las Vegas, NV

1780-03

Mar. 30, 2009

1780-04

Jul. 20, 2009
Seattle, WA

1780-05

Apr. 27, 2009

Washington, DC

1780-06

Mar. 2, 2009

1780-07

Jun. 26, 2009

1780-08

Aug. 24, 2009

 

To register for this class, go to How to Register. For more information, please call the GSA Professional Development and Training Section at (703) 605-0555, or email travel.training@gsa.gov.