Join hundreds of grassroots volunteers, skilled professionals, and preservation experts exploring preservation today -- in urban and rural settings across the United States. The conference focus on the conventional and the controversial issues that arise every day, and share the most effective tools and practices for fostering preservation in any community.

Conference features include:

• Daily general sessions complemented by in-depth breakouts permitting you to focus on your interests
• Abundant interactive education sessions with lively audience participation
• Field sessions highlighting Austin, the Texas Hill Country, and San Antonio
• More learning units offering continuing education credits from AIA (HSW, SD, and general), APA (ethics, law, and general), and USGBC
• A listing of approved sessions will be online once final, and in the final program distributed at the conference
• Two days of Exhibit Hall, culminating in the Preservation Action Reception and Auction on Friday afternoon
• “Nosh & Network” breaks in the Exhibit Hall
• Preservation Bookstore
• Mad About Mod Party on Friday night, including the live Preservation Action Auction

On Wednesday, October 27, all Middle Tennessee State University graduates, current students, faculty, and friends are invited to El Sol y La Luna at 600 E. 6th Street.  We will gather from 7:30-9:30 for lively conversation, Mexican food, and Latin music.  Hope to see you there!