Have a question about NCDD 2023? Look no further! We’ve compiled all of the most frequently asked questions for you here.
Who attends NCDD conferences? Is it for me?
The short answer is that NCDD events bring together current and future leaders and innovators who utilize highly participatory practices like dialogue and deliberation in order to help people work together to solve their most challenging problems. Our attendees are a wonderful mix of practitioners, consultants, academics, community leaders, public administrators, funders, non-profit organization leaders, artists, activists, and students — all of whom are involved in public engagement, community problem solving, or conflict resolution work.
Dig deeper on this question on our Who Attends? page.
What’s the best way to stay updated on the conference?
Subscribe to our Conference Updates Listserv by sending a blank email to NCDD-Conference-Updates-subscribe-request@lists.thataway.org.
And, watch for posts about the conference on the NCDD blog by checking the NCDD 2023 tag.
What’s the conference agenda?
In the coming months a detailed conference agenda will be posted on the event home page, NCDD 2023.
Registration begins Friday morning October 13th and the opening plenary launches at 10am, and with the conference closing Sunday October 15th at 3:30pm. And we plan to offer pre-conference sessions on Thursday, October 12th, so look for those details soon.
Also check out the About NCDD’s Events page for more details (and a bunch more great links) that will help you understand what our conferences are all about.
How much is registration?
Note: our Early-Bird rate of $480 is open now through May 31st!
The regular registration fee will be $580. NCDD members save $100 off the regular registration rate ($480 rather than $580).
We also have a limited number of discounted registrations (just $300!) for full-time students, so now’s the time to register if you’re a student. After you register, you can send verification of your full-time student status to joy@ncdd.org.
Register today at tinyurl.com/NCDD2023reg to secure your spot!
Group registration discount
If you’re registering a group of 4 or more people, send a quick email to NCDD’s Executive Director, Courtney Breese (courtney@ncdd.org) to see if we can offer you a further discount. We love groups!
What are the fees on the registration form?
The Flipcause Platform automatically passes fees on to the purchaser, at a rate of 5%. If these fees are a concern, on the first page of the checkout you have the option to uncheck the box "I would like to cover the processing fees" at the bottom, which will pass on the fee to NCDD at a lower rate (1.5%). We cannot change this set up but want everyone to have the option to de-select the added fee if it is prohibitive to you. If you have any questions please contact courtney@ncdd.org.
How can I get the NCDD group rate at the conference hotel?
The conference is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter. We’ve negotiated a great rate of $165/night for conference attendees. In order to get the conference rate, please book your room here: Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter - NCDD 2023 Room Block.
Alternatively, you may book by phone by calling 866-846-7573 (toll free) between the hours of 7:00am- 11:00pm EST and using group code "TAD," or by logging on to www.cpravinia.com and using code "TAD."
Note that the rate is only in effect until 5:00pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 20th, so you'll need to reserve your room before that to guarantee the $165 rate. We recommend you reserve your rooms before that, as our group block could fill up before the September 20th deadline.
How can I cut costs associated with attending the conference?
We know attending a national conference is an investment. Attendees at our past conferences will tell you it’s well worth it. We hope it’s an investment people who consider themselves part of the dialogue and deliberation community will make a point of making — especially since NCDD conferences are only held every two years and we keep costs as low as possible for attendees.
That said, there are some things you can certainly do to cut costs…
Where can I find travel details for the conference, like ground transportation?
Check out our Travel & Lodging page for details on ground transportation options and much more.
What are the specific start and end times for the conference?
We’ll begin at 10am on Friday, October 13th (with registration open at 8:30am), and we’ll go through Sunday, October 15th until 3:30pm. We also plan to offer pre-conference activities the day and evening before the conference (on the 12th) as well, so we strongly suggest you arrive on the morning or afternoon of the 12th if you’re flying in.
What is the conference theme?
Our conference theme for 2023 is Our Return: Reconnect, Reflect, Renew, Recommit
It will be nearly five years since our last in-person national conference, and we want to focus on the opportunities that coming together in person will allow us - the opportunities to reconnect, reflect, renew, and recommit to our work. Join us as we:
NCDD 2023 will be a return to our roots - gathering together to make connections, expand our learning, explore new possibilities, and chart a course for our community of practice. Join us, reintroduce yourself, and reinvigorate your sense of purpose!
How can I apply to present at the NCDD conference?
We’re interested in finding many creative ways to highlight the best of what’s happening in public engagement, group process, community problem-solving, and arts-based dialogue — and we know you have a lot of great ideas! The Call for Proposals will be coming in mid-March, so please keep an eye out for that announcement soon!
What’s your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify NCDD Office Manager Joy Garman via email (joy@ncdd.org) before September 30th. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a 15% processing fee plus any Flipcause or PayPal fees incurred. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 30th, though substitutions can be made at any time. Refunds will be processed after the conference has been held.
I have more questions. Who can I contact for help?
Feel free to contact NCDD Executive Director Courtney Breese (courtney@ncdd.org) with your questions. She’ll filter them to the right person if she doesn’t already have the answers.
The short answer is that NCDD events bring together current and future leaders and innovators who utilize highly participatory practices like dialogue and deliberation in order to help people work together to solve their most challenging problems. Our attendees are a wonderful mix of practitioners, consultants, academics, community leaders, public administrators, funders, non-profit organization leaders, artists, activists, and students — all of whom are involved in public engagement, community problem solving, or conflict resolution work.
Dig deeper on this question on our Who Attends? page.
What’s the best way to stay updated on the conference?
Subscribe to our Conference Updates Listserv by sending a blank email to NCDD-Conference-Updates-subscribe-request@lists.thataway.org.
And, watch for posts about the conference on the NCDD blog by checking the NCDD 2023 tag.
What’s the conference agenda?
In the coming months a detailed conference agenda will be posted on the event home page, NCDD 2023.
Registration begins Friday morning October 13th and the opening plenary launches at 10am, and with the conference closing Sunday October 15th at 3:30pm. And we plan to offer pre-conference sessions on Thursday, October 12th, so look for those details soon.
Also check out the About NCDD’s Events page for more details (and a bunch more great links) that will help you understand what our conferences are all about.
How much is registration?
Note: our Early-Bird rate of $480 is open now through May 31st!
The regular registration fee will be $580. NCDD members save $100 off the regular registration rate ($480 rather than $580).
We also have a limited number of discounted registrations (just $300!) for full-time students, so now’s the time to register if you’re a student. After you register, you can send verification of your full-time student status to joy@ncdd.org.
Register today at tinyurl.com/NCDD2023reg to secure your spot!
Group registration discount
If you’re registering a group of 4 or more people, send a quick email to NCDD’s Executive Director, Courtney Breese (courtney@ncdd.org) to see if we can offer you a further discount. We love groups!
What are the fees on the registration form?
The Flipcause Platform automatically passes fees on to the purchaser, at a rate of 5%. If these fees are a concern, on the first page of the checkout you have the option to uncheck the box "I would like to cover the processing fees" at the bottom, which will pass on the fee to NCDD at a lower rate (1.5%). We cannot change this set up but want everyone to have the option to de-select the added fee if it is prohibitive to you. If you have any questions please contact courtney@ncdd.org.
How can I get the NCDD group rate at the conference hotel?
The conference is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter. We’ve negotiated a great rate of $165/night for conference attendees. In order to get the conference rate, please book your room here: Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter - NCDD 2023 Room Block.
Alternatively, you may book by phone by calling 866-846-7573 (toll free) between the hours of 7:00am- 11:00pm EST and using group code "TAD," or by logging on to www.cpravinia.com and using code "TAD."
Note that the rate is only in effect until 5:00pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, September 20th, so you'll need to reserve your room before that to guarantee the $165 rate. We recommend you reserve your rooms before that, as our group block could fill up before the September 20th deadline.
How can I cut costs associated with attending the conference?
We know attending a national conference is an investment. Attendees at our past conferences will tell you it’s well worth it. We hope it’s an investment people who consider themselves part of the dialogue and deliberation community will make a point of making — especially since NCDD conferences are only held every two years and we keep costs as low as possible for attendees.
That said, there are some things you can certainly do to cut costs…
- Search for the cheapest available flights, and book them when you see them! Delta is the hub airline, but others like Spirit or Southwest may have more affordable options from your local airport.
- Apply for a full or partial scholarship at https://forms.gle/vUme65EferdqZjJy9. These scholarships are usually determined closer to the conference date.
- Consider sharing a room with someone else who’s attending the conference so you can split lodging costs. When we get a bit closer to the conference, we’ll create a post on the blog where people can connect with others looking to share a room.
Where can I find travel details for the conference, like ground transportation?
Check out our Travel & Lodging page for details on ground transportation options and much more.
What are the specific start and end times for the conference?
We’ll begin at 10am on Friday, October 13th (with registration open at 8:30am), and we’ll go through Sunday, October 15th until 3:30pm. We also plan to offer pre-conference activities the day and evening before the conference (on the 12th) as well, so we strongly suggest you arrive on the morning or afternoon of the 12th if you’re flying in.
What is the conference theme?
Our conference theme for 2023 is Our Return: Reconnect, Reflect, Renew, Recommit
It will be nearly five years since our last in-person national conference, and we want to focus on the opportunities that coming together in person will allow us - the opportunities to reconnect, reflect, renew, and recommit to our work. Join us as we:
- Reconnect with one another, sharing our experiences, practices, learning, and passions
- Reflect on our community, celebrate our history, and examine opportunities for growth
- Renew our purpose in bringing communities together in conversations that matter
- Recommit to these practices, this community, and our collective next steps
NCDD 2023 will be a return to our roots - gathering together to make connections, expand our learning, explore new possibilities, and chart a course for our community of practice. Join us, reintroduce yourself, and reinvigorate your sense of purpose!
How can I apply to present at the NCDD conference?
We’re interested in finding many creative ways to highlight the best of what’s happening in public engagement, group process, community problem-solving, and arts-based dialogue — and we know you have a lot of great ideas! The Call for Proposals will be coming in mid-March, so please keep an eye out for that announcement soon!
What’s your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify NCDD Office Manager Joy Garman via email (joy@ncdd.org) before September 30th. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a 15% processing fee plus any Flipcause or PayPal fees incurred. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after September 30th, though substitutions can be made at any time. Refunds will be processed after the conference has been held.
I have more questions. Who can I contact for help?
Feel free to contact NCDD Executive Director Courtney Breese (courtney@ncdd.org) with your questions. She’ll filter them to the right person if she doesn’t already have the answers.