23rd Annual SIOP Conference
San Francisco, California Hilton San Francisco April 10-12, 2008 Workshops April 9

See you next year in New Orleans, April 2-4!

SIOP's 23rd Annual Conference is fast approaching and there are a number of exciting changes in store for this year's attendees.  The conference will take place at the San Francisco Hilton, April 10-12, 2008.  This is a departure from past conferences as the conference will start on Thursday and run through Saturday instead of Friday through Sunday.  Workshops will be on Wednesday, April 9. 

A quick glance at SIOP's 2008 conference:

Wednesday, April 9

• Workshops
  Morning (8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.); Afternoon (1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Newcomers' Reception: How to Get the Most From the SIOP Conference
  5:30-6:30 PM     (Imperial A)
• SIOP Welcome Reception
  6:00-8:00 PM   (Continental 4, 5, 6)

Thursday, April 10

• Plenary session: 8:00 a.m-10 a.m.
• Conference sessions begin at 10:30 and run throughout the day
• Individual-Organizational Health Theme Track
  10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Grand Ballroom A)
• Community of Interest sessions run throughout the day

• Evening Reception: 6:00-8:00 PM   (Continental 4, 5, 6)

Friday, April 11

• Friday Seminars
  8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon to 3 p.m.
• Conference sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and run throughout the day
• Community of Interest sessions run throughout the day

Saturday, April 12

• Conference sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and run throughout the day
• Community of Interest sessions run throughout the day
• Preparing For the Future:  A Critical and Constructive Look at I–O Education Theme Track   8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Grand A Ballroom)

• Closing Conference Address and Reception
  Address   4:30-5:30 PM     (Continental 4, 5, 6)
  Reception 6:30-8:30 PM     (Continental 4, 5, 6) 

Please see the conference overview article below for more information on each of these interesting items. 

Pre-order your SIOP 2008 Conference DVDs today.  Click here to access the Association Archives portal to SIOP! (Delivery is scheduled for 6 to 8 weeks after the conference.)

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 This year only those registered by the early registration deadline of February 29, 2008 will receive a program in the mail (Please remember to bring your conference program with you).  Those registering after that date may pick up a program at the conference.

Guide to 2008 SIOP Conference in San Francisco Click Here if This is Your First Conference Overview of the Conference How the conference works, and changes for this year.   Hints to Help With Online Registration  Continuing Education Credit Opportunities    Student Volunteers Students can work 4 hours in exchange for a gift card.  Presenter Guidelines A guide to help you make the most of your presentation. Preregistration Deadline and Cancellation/Refund Policies  Need Information?  Here's Whom to Contact Conference Enrichment Activities Friday Seminars Provides an in-depth look at a particular area or issue.  CE credits are offered. Workshops (preconference) Offers additional professional development and CE credits on a variety of topics. Theme Tracks This new feature allows for a deep dive into critical topics that affect a broad range of SIOP members. Community of Interests Sessions Informal sessions throughout the conference based on a particular topic.   Doctoral Consortium Designed for upper-level students nearing completion of doctorate. Held on Wednesday, April 9. Master's Consortium  Designed for students enrolled in master’s programs. Held on Wednesday, April 9. Junior Faculty Consortium A discussion forum for junior faculty that takes place Wednesday, April 9.   Extracurricular Conference Activities This year attendees can enjoy golf, fun run, pre-and postconference tours LEC 2008 SIOP Conference Mini-Track

Conference Program Conference Searchable Program Printable Program Conference Planner (Coming soon!) First view the conference program, then choose the sessions you want to attend.  Print out your schedule for your own conference program.  Hotels & Travel Hotel Information Transportation  Driving directions, shuttle and taxi details, and airline discount information.   Win a $300 Travel Certificate Area Restaurant Recommendations Lunch Time Cheap, Quick Eats Near the Hotel Sponsors and Advertising Virtual Exhibit Hall A list of sponsors for this year's conference.  Sponsor Signup Forms Increase your visibility by becoming a SIOP 2008 Sponsor.  Other SIOP Conferences Future Conferences Past Conferences (Conference Audio/Video Streaming) 2007 Conference Audio Streaming! Job Opportunities Placement Center