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TypeCon2006 Update - June 22, 2006 - TypeCon Registration is Now Open!
TypeCon2006: The Boston T Party
August 9-13, 2006
Hyatt Regency Boston
Boston, Massachusetts USA
presented by The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA)
in partnership with Massart and the Museum of Printing
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JOIN US IN BOSTON FOR THE TASTIEST TYPECON EVER!
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TypeCon2006: The Boston T Party is the ultimate event for anyone who
works with type or loves letters. The eighth annual TypeCon plays
host to a delicious mix of legends and innovators from Beantown and
beyond, including David Berlow, Mourad Boutros, Matthew Carter, James
Craig, Dave Farey, Sibylle Hagmann, Kit Hinrichs, Akira Kobayashi,
Kent Lew, Thomas Phinney, Paul Shaw, Nancy Skolos and Tom Wedell,
Clif Stoltze, Ilene Strizver, Adam Twardoch, and Robin Williams.
The TypeCon2006 program will explore Boston’s rich printing history
and contemporary culture, type in motion, experimental lettering,
typography for gaming and mobile devices, and much more. Hands-on
workshops range from digital font production and expert typography
techniques to calligraphy and letterpress printing. Special events
include a type and design education forum, the Typophile Film
Festival, tours of Boston’s typographic hot spots, and the opening of
the TypeGallery, SOTA’s international exhibition of new type and
design.
TypeCon2006 offers five days of education and entertainment in an
intimate, friendly setting. Conference registration fees start at
just $120, making TypeCon2006 the most affordable event of its kind.
Secure registration will be available on the TypeCon2006 website
shortly! Make plans to attend TypeCon2006 - it’s an event created
especially for you!
TypeCon2006: http://www.typecon.com
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE! DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO SAVE BIG!
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SOTA is committed to bringing you a high-quality and affordable
conference. Conference registration and workshop fees are the lowest
you’ll find at an event of this quality in North America. Early-bird
discounts are offered to all attendees registering by June 30. Join
SOTA while you register for the conference, and receive an extra
discount!
Early registration (through June 30)
SOTA members: $195 professionals/$120 students
Non-members: $235 professionals/$140 students
Regular registration (July 1-July 27)
SOTA members: $225 professionals/$135 students
Non-members: $265 pro/$160 students
Late/walk-up registration (after July 27)
SOTA members: $295 professionals/$175 students
Non-members: $345 pro/$200 students
Optional pre-conference workshops are $50 for each half-day session
and $100 for each full-day session, plus materials/lab fees, if any.
Secure registration is now available on the TypeCon2006 website!
Seating is limited - register today to book your spot!
TypeCon2006: http://www.typecon.com/typecon2006_register.htm
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NOW BOOKING - TYPECON2006 HOTEL AND HEADQUARTERS - HYATT REGENCY BOSTON
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The TypeCon2006 conference hotel and headquarters is the Hyatt
Regency Boston. The center of activity for TypeCon2006, the Hyatt was
recently updated with contemporary furnishings and plush, incredibly
comfortable Grand beds. The Boston Common, theatre district,
Chinatown, shopping, and other attractions are just around the
corner. The “T,” Boston’s efficient mass transit system, runs
underneath the Hyatt (Downtown Crossing stop). The hotel offers both
wired and wireless high-speed internet access, amazing views, and a
friendly staff. The Hyatt features top-notch restaurants and a
spacious but cozy lounge area, heated indoor pool, sauna,
state-of-the-art fitness center, and many other amenities.
We have negotiated a discounted room rate for TypeCon2006 attendees
at the Hyatt Regency Boston. Your special attendee rate is $169 (plus
tax) per night for single and double rooms. This is a great rate at a
wonderful hotel, and rooms are going fast. Book yours today!
PLEASE NOTE: This discounted rate is only available until we fill our
room block or July 10, 2006, whichever comes first. We always sell
out our room blocks, so please don’t wait until the last minute to
make your reservation.
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=25804
Hyatt Regency Boston
One Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111
Tel: 1-617-912-1234 or 1-402-592-6464
Toll-Free in the US: 1-888-421-1442
Fax: 1-617-451-2198
Online Hyatt Regency Boston reservations for TypeCon:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=25804
Book by phone (mention SOTA/Society of Typographic Aficionados and
TypeCon) at 1-617-912-1234 or 1-402-592-6464, or toll-free in the US
at 1-888-421-1442
Hyatt Regency Boston information site: http://regencyboston.hyatt.com
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THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
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We’d like to thank the wonderful individuals and businesses that make
TypeCon possible. Without their continued support, we would not be
able to offer such an affordable, high-quality event. Please support
our sponsors and partners!
PARTNERS:
Museum of Printing - http://www.museumofprinting.org
Massachusetts College of Art - http://www.massart.edu
HEADLINE SPONSORS:
Monotype Imaging - http://www.monotypeimaging.com
Bitstream - http://www.bitstream.com
Font Bureau - http://www.fontbureau.com
72 PT SPONSORS:
Adobe - http://www.adobe.com/type
Extensis - http://www.extensis.com
FontLab - http://www.fontlab.com
Linotype - http://www.linotype.com
MyFonts - http://www.myfonts.com
Veer - http://www.veer.com
OTHER SPONSORS: Daidala, Microsoft Typography, Oddica, P22 type foundry, Typeco
MEDIA PARTNERS: Graphic Design: USA, HOW magazine
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER: Three Islands Press
EXHIBIT PARTNERS: Letras Latinas, Masscribes, Mexican Blackletter,
Typographica, Type Directors Club
EVENT PARTNERS: Boston Public Library, Typophile
TYPECON2006 IDENTITY DESIGNED BY:
Stoltze Design, Inc., Boston - http://www.stoltze.com
SPONSORSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: If you would like
to contribute to TypeCon2006 by sponsoring, donating goods and
services, or volunteering, please send an email to
info@typesociety.org.
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ABOUT TYPECON AND SOTA
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TypeCon2006 is the annual conference of SOTA, an international
non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, study, and
support of type design, typography, and the related arts. For more
information about SOTA, please visit the website at
http://www.typesociety.org.
Have questions, need answers? Send us an email!
Can’t wait to see you in Boston!