The Ombuds Blog: IOA Opens Registration for 2011 Annual Conference

February 10, 2011

IOA Opens Registration for 2011 Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the International Ombudsman Association's sixth annual conference at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, April 1-6, 2011. The general conference cost for IOA members is $495 and $545 for non-members. Rates go up $50 after the early registration deadline of March 10. Discounts are available for Ombudsman 101 and the general conference.

IOA has also published a detailed conference brochure; professional development course information and abstracts; presenter and keynote speaker biographies, and conference session abstracts. (IOA Conf. Info.)

Related posts: IOA Posts Agenda for 2011 Conference; IOA Will Offer Ombuds Training In Portland; IOA Announces 2011 Pre-Conference Courses; City of Portland Declares April 3, 2011 to be 'Ombuds Day'.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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February 10, 2011

IOA Opens Registration for 2011 Annual Conference

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