The Conference

Welcome to the website for the 27th Annual Regional Conference for IB North America and the Caribbean. From July 17-20, well over 1,000 members of the worldwide IB community will come together for four days of inspiration, collaboration, and reflection. IB turns 40 in 2008, so we will also be celebrating four decades of progress.

International Travel

All non-US citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States. An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.

Ground Transportation

Lorrie's Shuttle:

The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Overlooking the pristine Bay and its dynamic neighborhood, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is the only luxury hotel directly on the Embarcadero waterfront.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
Tel: +1 415 788 1234
Fax: +1 415 398 2567

IB North America has arranged for special room rates for the workshop. Select the following link to RESERVE ONLINE. If reserving by telephone, please indicate you are with IB North America (International Baccalaureate North America) to receive the special rate.

Room Rates for the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero

Standard Rate - US$167

Check-in: 3:00PM
Check-out: 12:00PM

NB: Rates are quoted are exclusive of all taxes. We encourage participants to make reservations as soon as possible.

The Hyatt Regency is now SOLD OUT. Please see additional information below.

Participant Registration Fee: US$ 750

Includes: all conference activities; opening reception on Thursday 17 July; breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks on Friday 18 July; breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and closing celebration on Saturday 19 July; and breakfast and a refreshment break on Sunday 20 July.

Companion Registration Fee: US$ 175

Includes: opening reception on Thursday 17 July and closing celebration on Saturday 19 July.

Orientation Seminar Pre-Conference Session: US$ 149

(pre-registration is required for participation)

For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the IB North America Support Desk by e-mail at ibna@ibo.org or telephone at +1 212 696 4464 x1.

IB North America
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 240
New York, NY 10115
USA
Tel: +1 212 696 4464
Fax: +1 212 889 9242

Registration

What is the registration fee?

Participant registration is USD $750.

Can I register online?

Yes, registration for the 2008 IB North America Annual Regional Conference is only available online. Please click click here to register now.

What are accepted forms of payment for registration?

Thank you for your interest in our sponsors. Additional information on this year’s sponsors will be available soon. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2008 IBNA Annual Regional Conference, please visit our sponser registration section.

The International Baccalaureate Mission Statement

Education for a better world

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.