What sets this conference apart from others?
What does the program consist of?
Who attends?
How will I and my organization benefit?
How much does it cost?
What does my money get me?
When is the early-bird deadline?
When is the deadline for advanced ticket purchases?
How do I register?
I can no longer attend, can I give my ticket to a colleague?
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend?
When and where will the conference be held?
I need somewhere to stay overnight?
What is the weather like?
How can I get to the conference from the airport?
What is the attire?
What sets this conference apart from others?
Entering its 15th year the Politics Online Conference, hosted by the Institute for Politics Democracy and the Internet, has firmly established itself as the premiere conference for online political professionals in America, regularly attracting over 500 attendees from across the globe.
What does the program consist of?
The Politics Online Conference blends together a mixture of large plenary sessions and smaller, more intimate breakout panels. The aim of the conference is to stimulate conversation and our cozy conference facilities provide the perfect setting.
For the most up-to-date ageda, go to http://polc.ipdi.org/agenda/
Click here to view past agendas.
Who attends?
Online politicos of all descriptions: political consultants, lobbyists, congressional staffers, trade association representatives, academics and reporters. Leading lights of the online political industry mix with complete novices. There are stimulating academic discussions, high-brow technology debates and basic how-to discussions.
How will I and my organization benefit?
The conference provides a unique opportunity for attendees to meet, mingle and discuss ideas with potential clients, partners and even competitors. Many deals have been struck in the conference corridors, many partnerships formed and many new ideas fermented. If your organization is involved in online politics this is the one event you cannot afford to miss!
How much does it cost?
Early Adopter Ticket Price (Deadline: 5pm, September 30th , 2007) : $300
Full Ticket Price: $350
What does my money get me?
- Entrance to all the conference plenary sessions and panels
- Entry to the conference networking cocktail party
- The opportunity to meet over 500 online political professionals
- Access to a 3000 square foot exhibit hall full of vendors displaying the latest innovations in online politics
- Conference bag and magazine
- Internet access
- Breakfast, lunch and drinks on both days
When is the early adopter deadline?
Midnight, September 30th, 2007.
When is the deadline for advanced ticket purchases?
5pm, Friday February 29th, 2008.
Tickets can still be purchased on the first morning of the conference, Tuesday March 4th, 2008, by cash or credit card.
How do I register?
- Online
- Download a registration form and fax it to (202) 994-3346 or mail it to:
Sam Levenback
Conference Director
Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet
805 21st Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20052
- Contact Sam Levenback at sam@ipdi.org or (202) 994-1003.
I can no longer attend, can I give my ticket to a colleague?
Substituting the names of conference attendees is permitted.
If you do wish to substitute your name for that of someone else please contact Sam Levenback at sam@ipdi.org or (202) 994-1003 .
We will only accept requests for substitutions from the original ticket purchaser.
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend?
- Cancellations made before February 15th , 2008 will be refunded in full.
- Cancellations made after February 15th , 2008 will be subject to a 25% charge.
If you do wish to cancel your tickets please contact Chris Broks at chris@ipdi.org or (202) 994-1903.
When and where will the conference be held?
Conference Hours:
8:15am – 8pm, Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
8:15am – 5:15pm, Wednesday, March 5th , 2008
Each morning, from 8:15am – 9:15am, breakfast will be served in the Continental Ballroom. The opening plenaries will not begin until 9:15am.
Conference Venue:
Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
999 Ninth Street NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20001 USA
Click here for directions.
I need somewhere to stay overnight?
The Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel is a full service hotel.
What is the weather like?
Check here for the latest weather information.
How can I get to the conference from the airport?
For directions to the Marvin Center by plane, rail, metro or car, visit http://polc.ipdi.org/directions/
What is the attire?
Business casual is the norm, although not required.
For further information, contact Sam Levenback at sam@ipdi.org or (202) 994-1003.
