Greater Lansing Is Pleased To Host the 17th Annual
U.S.-Africa Sister Cities Conference
July 23-26, 2008
U.S. - Africa Relations: Building Alliances Through Trade,
Education, Culture, Health, Diplomacy, Peace.
Honorary Co-Chairpersons
Governor Jennifer Granholm
US Senator Carl Levin
Debbie Stabenow
Congressman Mike Rogers
Host Chairpersons
Mayor Virg Bernero
Barbara Roberts Mason
National Chairperson
Shirley Rivens Smith
Preliminary Conference Information
This conference will be a worldwide gathering of representatives of government, traditionalists, cultural and higher education institutions, artists, educators, health professionals and students coming together to address issues pertinent to strengthening relationships between the United States of America and African nations.
Hosted by the
City of Lansing and the Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission
at the Radisson Hotel and Lansing Convention Center
The Radisson Hotel is located in downtown Lansing in the heart of the entertainment business, and government districts of Michigan's capital city. Adjacent to the Lansing Convention Center and one block east of the State Capital, it is within walking distance to several area attractions, shopping and night life activities.
Rates: $98 per room per night plus taxes. (Single or double occupancy.)
REGISTER EARLY
Early Bird Registration is $275 per person. After May 1, $300.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Conference presenters will include international diplomats, experts in US-African relations, Sister City leaders, Musicians, Educators, Health Professionals and others.
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE
The Darfur Crisis, Current and Future US and Africa Relationships, The ABCs of Trade and Investment, Major Health Issues, Technology:οΎ Access to Information, Drumming, Sister Cities' Projects, How to Establish a Sister City and other topics of interest.
The conference will conclude
Saturday evening, July 26,
with an
African Ball Gala.
Conference Brochure (PDF) >
Register here >>
Radisson Hotel Information >>
The Group code for reservations is: USASC8.
The rate per room per night is: $98.00.
The cut-off date for reservations at the special group rate is: June 20, 2008.
Contact: masonb@msu.edu for more information.
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