This is the second email in a series of updates on the conference program to those who have already registered. It’s just seven weeks to the conference and time to make sure you plan to make the most of your trip!

Breaking news: Stefan Sagmeister has returned to the United States from his creative, experimental and enriching Bali sojourn to speak at “Make/Think”!

Sign up for roundtables

As a registered attendee, you get the first shot at this unique and valuable opportunity. Participating in a roundtable allows you to share a meal and engage in intimate conversation with “Make/Think” presenters, AIGA board members, AIGA Medalists and other design personalities. Roundtables are held in the Design Fair during breakfasts and lunches and can accommodate 10 people. Pre-registration is required and seats fill up fast, so sign up today! We’ll be announcing this opportunity to the public next week.

Make your hotel arrangements today

AIGA has arranged for discounted hotel rooms near the Memphis Cook Convention Center, where the conference will take place. Some hotels will sell out soon, so make your reservations well before the September 14 deadline.

Travel discounts

Take advantage of discounts on airfare and Memphis car rentals. For air travel, contact Northwest Airlines at 800 225 2525 (mention Meeting designation WorldFile #NM354) to receive discounted rates on flights to Memphis. For your ground transportation needs, contact Avis at 800 331 1600 (mention AWD #J770134) to receive discounted rates on rental cars.

For more information on the hotels, travel logistics and the proper discount codes needed to make reservations, visit the hotel and travel section page on the our website.

Make the most out of Memphis

Don’t forget to sign up for workshops on in-house design, project management and design team management; Adobe lunch workshops; design studio tours; or a FedEx hub tour. And get your mojo flowing with Memphis tours of Sun Studio and Stax Museum of American Soul Music and, of course, Graceland!

For more information and to register for these activities, visit designconference.aiga.org. See you in Memphis!

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