The 33rd
International Listening Association Convention
PreConference March 22, 2012
Conference March 23-24, 2012 - Bremerton, WA USA
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Website Updates:

3/19/2012: Added info on Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter,
3/18/2012: Updated Transportation Page
2/22/2012: Updated Convention Program
1/17/2012: Added download of preliminary program
1/6/2012: Added Speaker Preview - Janet Bavelas, PreConference Information
12/14/2011: Added Speaker Previews - Leigh Rubin
11/29/2011: Extended Deadline for Proposals Until December 15th.
11/9/2011: Updated Convention Site and Registration pages.
11/2/2011: Updated Convention Schedule and Transportation pages.
10/3/2011: Updated Call for Papers, added Call for Poster Sessions, updated home page
6/20/2011: Added Call for Papers; PDF Brochure & Electronic Submission Form
5/3/2011: Change Conference designator to Convention, added Master Sponsor category
4/30/2011: Home, Special Happenings, Transportation, Sponsorship Opportunities

Transporation

Please go to the Transportation Page for updates on Transportation from the airport to the ferry dock.

NOTE: For those who need to catch an early flight on Sunday, remember that the first ferry from Bremerton to Seattle is at 6:20AM. There is another way to get to the airport. There is the KitsapAirporter Shuttle which runs throughout the night. They are not permitted to pick up in the Conference Center area, but they do have a pickup just a short taxi ride away (Burwell 76, Burwell & Montgomery). Their rates are reasonable. If you need to leave early - check out this alternative.

Wednesday Night Dinner Location

Dinner reservations have been made. We're all going to meet at Elliott's Oyster House - 1201 Alaskan Way - on Pier 56 - at 6:30PM. We'll share a nice relaxing, social evening together and then board the ferry for Bremerton. For your reference, the phone number at Elliott's is (206) 623-4340.

Final Conference Program Now Available

Program CoverClick here to download the program for this year's convention. This is the version that has been sent to the printer so it's as final as can be. See you in Seattle!!

Announcing a Pre-Conference Panel and Workshop

On Thursday, March 22nd, the International Listening Association and the Resolution Dispute Center of King County (Seattle) will present a special panel discussion and workshop titled: Making Peace Through Listening: A Panel and Workshop with a Focus on Conflict Resolution. The program will cost $75 and will include refreshments. Click here for additional information.

Preview Our Guest Speakers

Cartoon_Leigh_Image2 (47K) Janet Bavelas)
Opening Speaker - Leigh Rubin Cartoonist Keynote Speaker - Dr. Janet Beavis Bavelas


The International Listening Association (ILA) is global organization whose mission is to promote the study, development, and teaching of listening and the practices of effective listening skills and techniques. The ILA promotes effective listening by establishing a network of professionals exchanging information including teaching methods, training experiences and materials, and pursuing research as listening affects humanity in, for example, business, education, and intercultural/international relations.

Founded in 1979, the organization holds an Annual Convention to share research, best practices, classroom techniques, and information on and methodologies for handling dysfunctional listening situations. We are happy to announce the International Listening Association's 33rd Annual Convention to be held in the Great Northwest of the United States - at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, Bremerton, WA., just a short and relaxing ferry ride from Seattle.

This year's convention will focus on five key areas of listening:

  • Listening in Education
  • Listening for Practitioners
  • Listening and the Corporate Bottom Line
  • Dysfunctional Listening and Listening Disorders
  • Listening Research
Please take your time and explore this site as well as the home site of the ILA www.listen.org. We will be adding information on an ongoing basis so come back and visit us often.

Thank you, Alan R. Ehrlich, First VP and 2012 Convention Coordinator