2008 AAPOR Conference

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Mark your calendars now for the 63rd AAPOR Conference, May 15-18, 2008, in New Orleans.

The conference will bring together almost a thousand of the country's leading public opinion research scientists to discuss and analyze the latest research on public opinion and survey methodology, theory, and results.

This year's conference is being held in the fascinating City of New Orleans -- a fitting location given the theme of the Conference: "Polls for the Public Good ".   The city will provide an important case study for conference sessions and speakers who will focus on the ways in which public opinion research conducted  in Hurricane Katrina has -- and can continue to be -- used "...for the public good".

Plus, of course, New Orleans provides a setting for the AAPOR conference that is unique in the United States -- with the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Mississippi River, and historical sights all within walking distance of the conference hotel.

Spring 2008 Newsletter -- Special Conference Edition or view as PDF

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The 2008 AAPOR Schedule of Events from the Final Conference Program is now available. Download a PDF or browse the Online Searchable Program.

Interested in taking a Short Course? See what the Education Committee is offering this year.

We have planned a full array of social activities that both keep with tradition and take advantage of the fabulous location for this year’s conference. Sign up below and join in on the fun!

Golf Outing             Fun Run              Women of the Storm Tour

Looking for ways to support the city’s rebuilding efforts? View Community Service Opportunities in the area.

REGISTRATION

The pre-registration deadline has passed. Please bring your registration from and payment onsite to register for the conference.

Conference Registration Rates:

AAPOR Members: $425 - *Late: 475

Student Members: $225 - *Late: 250

Honorary Life Members: $200

Non-Members: $575 - *Late: $625

Student Non-Members: $250 - *Late: $275

*Late fee assessed to all registrations submitted after April 21.

HOTEL

The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is SOLD OUT on Saturday, May 17. If you will not be staying over Saturday night, May 17, there are still rooms available and you can proceed with booking directly with the hotel below.

 

If you will be staying until Sunday, May 18, please call A Room With A View for information on the designated AAPOR overflow hotel. They will secure the lowest rates within walking distance of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. A Room With A View can be reached at 1.800.780.4343. This is a free service for all AAPOR attendees.

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:  504.525.2500
Fax: 504.595.5552

The AAPOR room block is now open for reservations. Book your room directly online, or mention AAPOR or American Association for Public Opinion Research when reserving your room to secure the discounted rate 

Hotel Rates (all rates in USD)*:                 

Standard

Single/Double                            $199
Triple                                        $224
Quad                                         $249

Club Level

Single/Double                            $229
Triple                                        $254
Quad                                         $279

AAPOR’s 63rd Annual Conference is being held at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. This hotel is located on historic Canal Street. Just steps from the French Quarter, it overlooks the Mississippi River, and is within walking distance of Bourbon Street, the Aquarium of the Americas, the IMAX Theatre, the National D-Day Museum, and popular shopping destinations Canal Place, Riverwalk Marketplace, and JAX Brewery. The hotel boasts a rooftop heated pool and fitness center (complimentary for Club Level guests).

SPONSORSHIP, EXHIBITS and ADVERTISING

View the Marketing Prospectus for all sponsorship, exhibit and advertising opportunities available at the conference. Hurry sponsorship opportunities are going fast!  

ABSTRACTS

Abstract submissions for the 2008 conference have closed. View the 2008 Seymour Sudman Student Paper Competition - Call for Papers

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