TypeCon2011 Dates & Venue Announced

The Society of Typographic Aficionados is thrilled to be bringing TypeCon2011: Surge to New Orleans, Louisiana — July 5th - 10th, 2011.

The conference headquarters will be the Royal Sonesta — so mark your calendars.

Located in the heart of the French Quarter on the world-famous Bourbon Street, the Royal Sonesta hotel is distinctively European in flavor, yet unmistakably New Orleans.

Discounted room rates will be available for attendees staying at the conference hotel. Information regarding rates, booking details, as well as the call for program proposals will be posted within the next several weeks.

Preliminary Conference Schedule

Tuesday July 5th

• Pre-conference evening event

Wednesday July 6th

• Pre-conference workshops (half and full day)

Thursday July 7th

• Education forum (full day)
• Pre-conference workshops (half and full day)
• Keynote address

Friday July 8th

• Main conference program

Saturday July 9th

• Main conference program
• Evening party

Sunday July 10th

• Main conference program
• Closing evening event