July 27 – August 1, 2008
New Haven, Connecticut

This AIGA program will draw on the strength of the Yale School of Management experience to help creative leaders discover opportunities within the forces transforming the business environment. The knowledge gained here will enable you to assume the complex task of leading and making a difference in a world where change has become the only constant.

Go to www.aiga.org/business-perspectives for complete details.

August 27-29, 2008
Chicago, Illinois

Presented by HOW and Marketing Mentor, this conference is for graphic designers, copywriters, illustrators and photographers, as well as solo practitioners of interactive, interior and industrial design. You’ll learn how to build and sustain a viable, successful enterprise selling creative services on a freelance basis. Click here for all the details.

September 11 – 12, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts

This international print buyers’ conference produced by Boston Print Buyers offers a rich and comprehensive educational program dedicated to the enhanced understanding of professional print and media buyers.

The Print Buyer’s Boot Camp is slated for September 10 and will usher in the main two-day conference, which draws leading experts in the graphic communications industry.

Please visit www.bostonprintbuyers.com throughout the year for updates on speakers and sessions.

September 25-28, 2008
Austin, Texas

The Mind Your Own Business Conference is the only business retreat for principals of design and creative-services firms. It’s a blend of sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions that give creative-business principals a rare opportunity to swap strategies, best practices (and worst mistakes) in a noncompetitive environment. Register at www.myobconference.com by August 15 and save $100.

Ocotber 1-2, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts

SustainCommWorld – The Green Media Show will give you the tools that will help you improve your bottom line and drive top line results as you move toward your sustainability objectives. Keynoter is Lester Brown, founder and president of the Earth Policy Institute. The conference will be presented with two tracks; one focusing on print media and the other on digital, social and experiential media.

For program details and registration, please visit www.sustaincommworld.com.

October 3-5, 2008
San Francisco, California

Sometimes being an in-house design manager can be overwhelming. You constantly juggle people, processes, budgets, brands, resources, clients, production and everything in between. Through a combo of dynamic sessions, expert speakers and roundtable discussions, you’ll find a unique opportunity to network, share best practices and leave inspired. Go to www.inhowseconference.com for agenda and registration.

October 11-16, 2008
Las Vegas, Nevada

DMA 08, the largest gathering of direct marketing professionals, is DMA’s annual conference and exhibition. More than 150 educational sessions, plus roundtables, case studies, white papers and research reports are offered. The exhibit hall will feature more than 500 exhibiting companies covering all aspects of marketing and advertising.

Visit www.the-dma.org/conferences/dma08/ for complete details.

Orlando, Florida
October 13-17, 2008

Create Chaos 2008, from Create Magazine and partners, brings together more than 10 leading creative conferences and events under one roof, addressing the evolving needs of an industry on the eve of a new renaissance. The event will appeal to creative professionals who want to learn new techniques outside their comfort zone and network with creatives from other industries.

Go to www.createchaos.com/08/ for complete details.

October 17-19, 2008
Baltimore, Maryland

This AIGA design educators' conference, sponsored by Adobe Systems, addresses the social life of design. Graphic designers work with clients, institutions, users and communities, yet education often focuses on the individual voice. Come participate in a relaxed and stimulating weekend of lively discussions, hands-on workshops and informal activities. Visit www.socialstudiesconference.org to learn more.

October 23 - 25, 2008
New York, New York

Hear business and design leaders share their innovative approaches to generating greater return on investment, fostering emotional connections and providing positive brand experiences for customers. Tom Kelley, general manager of IDEO, will return from his 2006 stint to once again serve as moderator of this event.

For more information and to register, please visit www.aiga.org/gain-conference-2008.