2012 ACM Annual Conference
July 31 – August 2
Chicago, IL
Join us in Chicago July 31-August 2, 2012 for the Alliance for Community Media 2012 Conference & Exhibition. This year’s theme is Collaborate! The conference focus will support the growth of business opportunities for community media centers.
Day 1 is an intensive approach to technology to help expand your knowledge and skills using new media tools. The agenda includes technical work shops, half-day training and the Exhibit Hall. We will also offer a Non-Profit Executive Leadership Track on Day 1 for senior managers and board members. You will hear keynotes by noted professionals, educational workshops and networking events. Day 2-3 hear from experts on fundraising, community engagement, public policy, youth media and more. The Hometown Media Awards dinner is on Wednesday evening.
Join us in Chicago July 31-August 2, 2012 for the Alliance for Community Media 2012 Conference & Exhibition. This year’s theme is Collaborate! The conference focus will support the growth of business opportunities for community media centers.
Click here for a detailed conference schedule.
Transportation:
There are two airport options:
O’Hare Int’l Airport (ORD) – 23 miles
Midway Airport (MDW) – 10 miles
Taxi Service
Located on the lower level/baggage claim of each terminal, taxis are available at the taxi staging area. A ride from O’Hare Airport to the hotel takes approx. 45 minutes and costs between $40-$45. From Midway Airport, fares range between $20-$25.
ACM is also offering discounted shuttle service transportation through GO Airport Express:
Reservations can be made directly @ http://airportexpress.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=HRMP&LOGON=GO
Reservations can be made on line @ www.AirportExpress.com
Enter your code: “HRMP”
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-284-3826
Use code: “HRMP”
Group Rates as low as $15 per person.
GO Airport Express Boarding Locations:
Traveling From O’Hare (ORD):
Shuttles depart from O’Hare airport every 15 to 20 minutes to Chicago downtown and suburban hotels. GO Airport Express ticket counters and loading zones are located at terminal 1 by door E, terminal 2 by door E, terminal 3 by door E across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim lower level. At the International Terminal 5 our pick up location is outside Door 5D, in the middle vehicle lane.
Traveling From Midway (MDW):
Shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 to 20 minutes to Chicago downtown and suburban hotels. Our airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3 across from Southwest Airlines baggage claim in the lower level.
Parking
Parking is available in a convenient covered garage with 600 spaces, all adjacent to hotel on the North side. Guests of Hyatt Regency McCormick Place may charge valet parking to their room. Self-parking is paid at automated kiosks available on level one of the hotel near garage elevators. Parking clearance is 6’3″.
Chicago Self Parking: (with in/out privileges)
0-1 Hour – $16.00
1-3 Hours – $19.00
3-9 Hours – $23.00
9-24 Hours- $32.00
Chicago Valet Parking:
(with in/out privileges)
0-24 Hours – $46.00
Full Conference Registration Rates*
On-Site (After July 26, 2012)
Member – $600
Non-Member – $750
Exhibit Hall Only (July 31)
Member – $100
Nonmember – $100
Hometown Media Award Ticket (August 1)
Member – $75
Nonmember – $75
*Please Note:
· Full conference registrations include tickets to the Hometown Media Awards dinner and all receptions.
· Exhibit Hall Only attendees do not have access to workshops.
Cancellation Policy: Written notice of cancellation to ACM headquarters must be received on or before June 30, 2012 and will result in a 50% refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after June 30, 2012. No-shows are non-refundable. Substitutions are welcomed however. Please include the original attendee’s name and the substitute’s full contact information. All requests for cancellations and substitutions should be submitted to info@allcommunitymedia.org.