Registration
Exhibitors, Sponsors, Advertisers
Hotel, Parking and Directions
Miscellaneous

I. REGISTRATION

Where is the InterAction Forum held?
The InterAction Forum will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located
between 7th and 9th Streets and N Street and Mt. Vernon Place in downtown Washington, DC.
What is the cost of registration for the InterAction Forum?
Registration Type
Price
Early Bird InterAction Member
$500.00
Early Bird Non-Member
$600.00
Early Bird “Southern” Participant
$475.00
Early Bird Student
$250.00
Regular Rate InterAction Member
$600.00
Regular Rate Non-Member
$725.00
Regular Rate “Southern” Participant
$475.00
Regular Rate Student
$250.00
One Day InterAction Member
$275.00
One Day Non-Member
$350.00
One Day “Southern” Participant
$250.00
One Day Student
$150.00
On-Site InterAction Member
$675.00
On-Site Non-Member
$750.00
On-Site “Southern” Participant
$475.00
On-Site Student
$250.00
What is the deadline for early bird registration?
Attendees who intend on receiving the Early Bird Registration discount are required to register no later than March 15, 2010.
Can I register for individual days?
Attendees may register for any single day or may opt for a full conference registration. InterAction does not offer the ability to register for 2 days of the conference.
If I cannot attend on day, can someone else use my registration?
No, each participant must be individually registered.
Are there scholarships available to attend the Forum?
Currently InterAction does not have scholarships available to attend the Forum, however, we continue to seek opportunities through which we can make this option available to our attendees in the future.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions about Registration?
All registration questions should be brought to Sivaram Ramachandran
II. EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS, ADVERTISERS
What is the cost to exhibit at the Forum?
InterAction Members Cost
Option
Price
Single Table Top
$800.00
Double Table Top
$1,100.00
Booth Pipe and Drape
$1,450.00
Non-Members/Non-Profit Organizations Cost
Option
Price
Single Table Top
$1,200.00
Double Table Top
$1,300.00
Booth Pipe and Drape
$2,000.00
Corporate Cost
Option
Price
Single Table Top
$1,600.00
Double Table Top
$2,000.00
Booth Pipe and Drape
$2,500.00
Who should I contact if I have questions about Forum Exhibiting, Sponsoring or Advertising?
All exhibitor, sponsorship and Forum advertising questions should be brought to Taina Alexander.
III. HOTEL, PARKING & DIRECTIONS
I need hotel reservations, who should I contact? How much are rooms per night?
InterAction has secured minimal room blocks with reduced rates at nearby hotels for participants. Please visit the hotel information page for updated information on the hotel block.These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How do I get to the Convention Center? Is parking available?
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is easily accessible no matter where you are coming from. Detailed directions and parking information are available on the Convention Center's website.

Can I take public transportation to the Forum?
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is located on the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center Metro stop on the yellow and green lines. For more information on taking Metro, please see: www.wmata.com.

IV. MISCELLANEOUS
I have an idea for a workshop. Who should I contact?
InterAction welcomes ideas for workshops, but not all submitted proposals will be successful. All workshop ideas and questions should be sent to Danielle Heiberg no later than January 26, 2010.
I would like to volunteer at the Forum. Who should I contact?
Volunteers are a vital part of making the Forum a success. Please contact Danielle Heiberg for more information about volunteering.
What is the Artisan Trade Fair?  How do I participate?
A limited number of InterAction members will have an opportunity to sell arts and crafts from the field.  Please contact Danielle Heiberg for more details.

What awards are given out at the Forum?  Who should I contact about nominations?  What are the deadlines for nominations?

InterAction recognizes individuals who have contributed immensely to our community. Awards will be given in the areas of disability inclusion, photography, leadership, humanitarian assistance, reporting, security and gender equality. Please contact Danielle Heiberg for more information on awards and the nominations process. Last year's award winners can be found on a special awards page of 2009 Forum Highlights.
What is the InterAction Memorial?
The InterAction memorial honors our fallen colleagues–those whose lives were cut short while providing relief and development services around the world. Launched in 2007, the InterAction memorial is on permanent display in the Julia Taft Conference Room in the InterAction offices.  During the Forum we will take time to honor those who died in the previous year and remember them with a moment of silence. 
Who do I contact to submit a name for the InterAction memorial?
Submit names to Danielle Heiberg by April 15. Please provide their full name, organization, and where they perished.

Will the Forum be available via webcast?
No, the Forum will not be available via webcast.  Following the Forum, highlights will be available on the InterAction website and in an upcoming issue of Monday Developments.

Who is scheduled to speak at the Forum?
We will list speakers as they are confirmed in the Forum Program section.
Where can I find information on past Forums?
Highlights from last year’s Forum can be found on InterAction’s website at: http://www.interaction.org/interactions-25th-anniversary-forum

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