The 12th Annual ILA Global Conference
Leadership 2.0: Time for Action

27-30 October 2010
Boston, MA, USA
Marriot Copley Place in Downtown Boston

Conference Registration

For the third consecutive year, ILA is proud to offer registration rates that have not increased for ILA Members and Student Members.

Register Online Now or Download a Registration form.

1. To qualify for the ILA member rate, your membership must be current at the time of registration through the end of the conference.

2. To qualify for the ILA student member rate, you must be a full-time student who is not employed full-time.

Conference registration fees do NOT include ILA membership. The conference registration fee includes access to all conference sessions, keynotes, and community meetings, as well as all coffee breaks. It does not include PreConference sessions, meals, or other special events.

ILA membership dues are not refundable. Conference cancellations received in writing by October 6, 2010 are refundable, less a $75 fee. No refunds will be issued after October 6, 2010. Substitutions are allowed through the start of the conference provided ILA is notified in writing.

Keynote Speakers

Karen Armstrong, Bestselling Author, Authority on comparative religions
Leadership 2.0: Interfaith Leadership & Compassionate Action

Karen Armstrong is one of the most prolific thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world. Her thoughts on how faiths can shape history offer powerful lessons of interfaith leadership and the ability to lead across cultures and communities—maybe the most important duties of today’s leaders. In 2009, Karen was awarded the TED Prize for her work on the Charter for Compassion. Learn more about Karen
       

Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Leadership 2.0: Good Work in the 21st Century - An Action Plan for Mind, Body, and Spirit

One of the most recognizable names in leadership studies, Howard Gardner has for decades studied and written extensively about intelligence, creativity, leadership, and professional ethics. His recent work focuses on Good Work, enhanced learning, thinking, and creativity as well as studies of ethical issues associated with digital media.  He is a featured panelist for the Washington Post's On Leadership, writing on leadership issues of the day.  Learn more about Howard
 

Jeff Swartz, President and CEO, Timberland Company.
Leadership 2.0: Action in Service to the Planet and Its Citizens

Jeff Swartz is the rare top executive who sees profitability and “doing good” as inextricably linked. The Timberland Company, a world-wide manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear, may be just as heralded for its commitment to social and environmental causes and strong focus on the betterment of its employees, as its popular and profitable footwear and apparel.  Learn more about Jeff

        

Leadership Legacy Lifetime Achievement Receptions

This year, ILA is proud to honor the following recipients of the Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Study and Practice of Leadership: Fred Fiedler, John W. Gardner, Edwin Hollander, Jean Lipman-Blumen, and Russ Mawby.  All of these tremendous individuals will be honored at the ILA Boston Conference, and there will be special receptions for the honorees in attendance, Fred Fiedler, Edwin Hollander, Jean Lipman-Blumen, and Russ Mawby. These receptions will honor the great impact that each of these individuals have had on the field of leadership and the many lives they have touched.

The Time and Date of each reception is listed below.  Registration is $35 for each you choose to attend.

Leadership Legacy Award Breakfast Reception -  Honoring Fred Fiedler  Learn more
Thursday, October 28, 07:30 – 08:45 

Leadership Legacy Award Lunch Reception - Honoring Edwin Hollander   Learn more
Friday, October 29, 12:00 – 13:15

Leadership Legacy Award Breakfast Reception - Honoring Jean Lipman-Blumen  Learn more
Friday, October 29, 07:30 – 08:45

Leadership Legacy Award Breakfast Reception - Honoring Russ Mawby   Learn more
Saturday, October 30, 07:30 – 08:45

Preconference Experiential Workshops

The ILA 2010 Conference in Boston will offer a plethora of exciting, one-of-a-kind leadership learning opportunities and experiences. Read below for descriptions of these great events, and please note that you must be a registered ILA 2010 Conference attendee to take part in these opportunities.

Preconferences take place Wednesday, October 27, beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration is $50.

P1:  The Hub of Idealism: Exploring Boston’s Leading Role in Advancing Public Leadership and Social Innovation
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P2: Immunity to Change: This is Leadership Development – A Workshop by Lisa Lahey 
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P3: Build, Assess, Improve, Sustain – Leadership Education Program Guiding Questions and Best Practices
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Other Special Events

Leadership in Concert - This special event will take place Friday evening October 29 at the New England Conservator  Learn more

Leadership Education Program Director, Deans, and Chairs Luncheon - Thursday, October 28, 12:15-13:15  Learn more

Women in Leadership Networking Luncheon - Friday, October 29, 12:15-13:15  Learn more

ILA Conference Colleagues & ILA Peer Mentorship Programs - Initial meetings will take place Wednesday evening after the conference opening.  Included in conference registration.  Learn more

2nd Annual Emerging Scholars Research Consortium - Friday Afternoon, October 29  Learn More

Leadership Educators Exchange Expo – Thursday, October 28 and Saturday, October 30  Learn More

About ILA Annual Global Conferences

The ILA conferences are where leadership scholars, practitioners, and educators present their finest scholarship, compelling ideas, and best practices. The annual global conferences bring together leadership educators and scholars, business and community leaders, leadership consultants and coaches, graduate and undergraduate students, and others with a passion for leadership to share ideas and practices.

The conferences feature over 100 state-of-the-art leadership presentations, panel discussions, workshops, paper presentations, conversations with authors, roundtables, posters, and case studies that build bridges between leadership theory and practice to create unparalleled learning and networking opportunities. In addition, ILA's annual global conferences feature inspiring keynote speakers and unique special events.

To learn more about the ILA annual global conferences, visit past conferences to browse through previous conference programs and materials, or contact the Coordinator of Conferences, Josh Tarr, at jtarr@ila-net.org or +1.301.405.2342.

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