You are invited to the PREMIER event for all interested in communities of practice

CPweek

May 19th - 22nd, 2003
Santa Cruz, California, USA

CPweek is the annual worldwide summit of CPsquare, an emerging, international community of practice on communities of practice founded by Etienne Wenger.

CPweek is discovering together, exploring the latest insights, engaging in projects, and building lasting relationships.

CPweek is a unique experience – a rare opportunity to learn and work side-by-side with leading practitioners and top thought leaders in the field.


Who will attend

Future-focused leaders, practitioners and executives from all sectors: business, education, government, non-profits, and foundations:

  • Professionals – consultants pursuing the latest techniques
  • Executives – leaders sponsoring innovation and growth initiatives
  • Practitioners – community facilitators energizing their base
  • Managers – program and project leaders needing the extra edge
  • Technologists – innovators designing or deploying powerful community solutions
  • Educators – instructors determined to improve student outcomes
  • Academics – collaborators driving thought leadership and breakthrough

All are welcome to attend CPweek. Participation is limited to accommodate in-depth interaction and problem-solving among members, sponsors, guests, and experts.

What you will take away

  • Connections with experts in the field -- Etienne Wenger, Bill Snyder, and others
  • Relationships with peers and practitioners from innovative organizations
  • Cutting-edge practices critical to leading and sustaining a vital and productive community
  • Membership in practice teams according to your needs and business objectives
  • Insight into how to accelerate and maximize your specific community requirements
  • Tools to fundamentally advance the effectiveness and value of your communities
  • Arguments and measures that engage and persuade your senior executives

CPweek schedule of events

Scheduling Note: CPweek takes place from 4pm on Monday, May 19 until 2pm on Thursday afternoon, May 22. We have scheduled the event so the core activities occur on Tuesday and Wednesday to accommodate those who cannot attend the full event.

Detailed schedule of activities

Activities:

  • Workshops
  • Project teams
  • Case clinics
  • Plenary sessions on advanced issues

Topics:

  • Community development
  • Differences and similarities across sectors
  • Strategy
  • Group process issues in communities of practice
  • Sponsorship
  • Support

(or see detailed schedule of activities)

Logistics

Venue

CPweek will take place at beautiful Chaminade (www.chaminade.com) in Santa Cruz, California, USA, about 80 miles south of San Francisco. CPweek is May 19th - 22nd, 2003.

Chaminade is a stunning, mission-style executive conference center and lodging facility built high on a bluff with panoramic views of Monterey Bay. The center offers attractive business-class accommodations set in the spectacular natural surroundings of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are terraces and patios for small-group gatherings, as well as hiking trails, fitness center, and swimming pool. We have reserved a limited number of rooms at Chaminade at a rate of $153/night ($85 each for double occupancy) for those who plan to stay for three nights or more.

Alternate accommodations:

Hilton Scott's Valley: We have also arranged for overflow accommodations at the Hilton Scott's Valley which is 4 miles from Chaminade. The CPweek room rate is $139. Please call 888-445-3010 to book reservations.

Santa Cruz Inn: For community members on a budget, we can recommend the Santa Cruz Inn which is across the freeway from Chaminade. Their rates run from $69 - $89 but they have only 20 rooms so call soon to book your room. They can be reached at +1 831-475-6322.

Other Accommodations: Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas a variety of accommodations for every budget. Below are links to additional accommodation options should you choose not to stay at one of the above properties:

Hotels
Camping
Hostels

Airports: Chaminade is easily reachable from local airports:

San Jose, 45 minutes
San Francisco, 90 minutes
Oakland, 80 minutes

Registration and tuition

Secure on-line registration is required in advance to participate in CPWeek. Event tuition includes materials, refreshments, all meals, equipment and related expenses. Delegates are responsible for their own travel and lodging expense. You are encouraged to register soon, since participation is limited and this event will reach capacity quickly.

Registration fee: includes all conference activities as well as all meals from Monday dinner through Thursday lunch.
$875

We have a great deal for those attending CPweek and staying at the Chaminade conference resort. Registrants can bring a colleague for free—as long as each takes a room at Chaminade. That is, if you pay the conference fee of $875, and you and your colleague each pay for a hotel room (for all three nights), your colleague pays no conference fees.

A limited number for scholarship subsidies are available to those in need. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship subsidy, please send an email with an explanation.

Cancellation

Registrations may be cancelled or transferred without charge more than 30 days prior to the seminar date. Registrations cancelled 15-30 days prior to the seminar date will be refunded 50% of the seminar fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations within two weeks of the program.