The Ombuds Blog: IOA Posts Teaser Video for 2019 Annual Conference

September 12, 2018

IOA Posts Teaser Video for 2019 Annual Conference

The International Ombudsman Association has posted a video promoting its 14th annual conference (“Ombuds: Providing Calm in a Conflicted World” at the New Orleans Sheraton, April 1-3, 2019). It seems to feature nearly everyone who attended the 2018 conference. The voiceover testimonials are not identified, however. (YouTube.)

Related posts: IOA 2018 Conference Nutshell; Kellen to End Contract with IOA; International Ombudsman Association Seeks Presenters for 2019 Conference in New Orleans.

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Unknown9/13/2018 9:30 AM
Lovely video! Lots of friendly faces. How appealing!
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Anonymous9/17/2018 8:50 AM
It is so inspiring to FINALLY see an actual NEW theme assigned to the conference!! The Learn, Share & Grow theme used for 10 plus years was growing very old.
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Unknown3/31/2019 7:31 AM
Awesomeness! Looking forward to it!
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