2009 Schedule

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday

Wednesday- February 11, 2009

Noon-5:30 p.m.

Exhibit Halls
Lower Level

W100. Bookfair Setup. The exhibit halls at the Hilton Chicago will be open for setup. Only those wearing an exhibitor access badge, or those accompanied by an individual wearing an exhibitor access badge, will be permitted inside the exhibit halls during setup hours. Bookfair exhibitors are welcome to pick up their registration materials in the registration area located just outside the Northeast Hall on the lower level. The lower level is one floor below the lobby.

Noon-7:00 p.m.

8th St. Registration
Lobby Level &
Lower Level

W101. Conference Registration. Attendees who have registered in advance may pick up their registration materials at AWP's pre-registration desk on the lower level of the Hilton Chicago. On-site registration badges are available for purchase at the 8th Street side of the lobby level.

4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Private Dining Rm. 2
3rd Floor

W102. WITS Membership Meeting. Writers in the Schools (WITS) Alliance invites current and prospective members to attend a general meeting lead by Robin Reagler, Executive Director of WITS-Houston.

5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Boulevard Rm. A,B,C
2nd Floor

W103. CLMP Membership Meeting. (Jay Baron Nicorvo, Jeffrey Lependorf, Jamie Schwartz, Tasha Sorenson) The staff of the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses discuss issues facing CLMP publishers, goals for the organization, and upcoming programs.