Join us for three days of powerful sessions, speakers and networking at the 2008 Developing Amazing Leaders Conference presented by the U.S. Olympic Committee and BlazeSports America. Expand your personal leadership skills, gain knowledge to help your organization succeed and celebrate with us as we recognize outstanding leaders and programs in the Paralympic movement.

The conference, held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., will bring together several hundred leaders from all areas of Paralympic sport. Whether you�re currently working in a Paralympic organization, need concrete advice for starting a new program, or just want to learn more about the movement, don�t miss this conference! There will be valuable information for individuals at all levels and from many different organizations including non-profits, government, community recreation programs, the military, coaching, education, rehabilitation facilities, as well as the current Olympic & Paralympic family.

Conference highlights include:

• Coaching & Sport Specific Training Personal Leadership Skill Development through interactive sessions & participation in sport activities
• Program Management & Administration covering areas such as innovation, brand positioning, increasing revenue & growing your organization
• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Sharing of best practices from leading organizations throughout the country
• Access to USOC experts in key areas of organizational development & sports programming
• Roundtables, panel discussions and presentations on topics such as Military Programs, Program & Volunteer Recruitment, Research, Gaining Support from Athletes� Families, etc.
• Networking with key leaders from all areas of the Paralympic movement Recognition awards celebrating organization and individual success, as well as the 2008 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Beijing

The conference begins with dinner on Friday, April 4 and ends with lunch on Monday, April 7. Registration will open in early December.

Hotel

Our headquarters hotel for the Developing Amazing Leaders Conference will be the Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs. While most of the conference activities will be held at the Olympic Training Center, there will also be some sessions at the hotel. When registration opens, there will be a link on this Web site for booking a room at our special conference rate.

Flights

If you have air travel needs, we are pleased to be able to offer you a special rate through our partner, United Airlines. If you�d like to take advantage of this special rate, please contact the United Airlines Olympic Travel Desk at 1-800-841-0460 and use the discount code: 564EQ.