TypeCon2009 attendees will be treated to a variety of special events in Atlanta. When you register for the conference, be sure to RSVP to these terrific bonus occasions, designed so that you will learn and have fun while networking like crazy.

TypeCon2009: Rhythm is coming to an amazing city - Atlanta, Georgia. TypeCon makes its first foray into the Deep South, and it's going to be the hottest design event of the season! We're working on a week-long community-wide celebration of type and design. Atlanta is known for its thriving design, publishing, broadcast, and high-tech sectors, its rich historic traditions, its world-class cultural organizations, myriad design and technology education programs, and some of the finest restaurants and entertainment venues in North America.

This year's conference is going to be even better than ever. TypeCon2009 features more than 70 great names, including Gail Anderson, Matthew Carter, John Downer, Peter Enneson, Shelley Gruendler, Stefán Kjartansson, Akira Kobayashi, Kevin Larson, Gerry Leonidas, Mathieu Lommen, Brian Lucid, Bruno Maag, Vítor Quelhas, Hank Richardson, Stuart Sandler, Paul Shaw, Jim Sherraden, Ilene Strizver, and Gerard Unger.

TypeCon2009 explores type for the screen, Dutch design, type in motion, advertising typography, the new life of wood type, and much more. Special events include the premiere of "Typeface," Kartemquin Films' new documentary on the Hamilton Museum, a keynote address by Jim Sherraden of Hatch Show Print, the Type and Design Education Forum, and an international exhibition of type and design. With dozens of workshops, presentations, panel discussions, special events, small group tours, and exhibitions in the works, TypeCon2009 promises a typographic adventure you will remember for years to come.

Register now, while early bird pricing is in effect!

We've just launched the new TypeCon and SOTA member registration system, powered by RegOnline. We've extended early registration so that you can have time to play with the new tools. Please let us know if you have any issues or questions during registration. We're almost done with schedule - lots of info that is in the new reg system, but we're also getting it posted to this site ASAP. Thank you for your patience during this transition!

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(Do your SOTA membership first, then you can register right away for TypeCon with your member discount)

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BOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE GRAND HYATT ATLANTA NOW!

TypeCon2009 Attendee Rate: $175/night for single/double occupancy (plus tax)

JUST ADDED: SPECIAL AMENITIES AND PRIZE DRAWINGS

Discount rate and super amenities pack graciously extended by our friends at the Hyatt until July 6, 2009, or until our room block is full, whichever comes first.

The TypeCon2009 conference hotel and headquarters is the Grand Hyatt in Atlanta Buckhead. The center of activity for TypeCon2009, this stunning hotel is in a thriving location close to several of our partners, dining, and nightlife.

The Grand Hyatt Atlanta features amazing Grand Beds and tons of other amenities to make your stay truly wonderful, including a heated outdoor pool, Japanese water garden, state-of-the-art fitness center, a top-rated restaurant, and a cozy lounge with delicious cocktails and food offerings. The Buckhead MARTA transit stop is located nearby and there's a complimentary shuttle for trips within 2 miles of the hotel.

The Grand Hyatt Atlanta is offering TypeCon2009 attendees an incredible rate on rooms - just $175 (plus taxes) per night for single/double rooms.

To sweeten the deal, the Grand Hyatt is offering a fabulous package of amenities for TypeCon2009 attendees staying at the hotel, including:
- FREE high-speed internet access in sleeping rooms
- FREE domestic long distance and local phone calls in sleeping rooms
- DOUBLE GOLD PASSPORT POINTS!
- 10% off in the hotel's Onyx Lounge (you will love this place!)
- $25 Buckhead dining card
- Complimentary bottle of water in room
- Nightly turndown service
- Discounted self-parking for TypeCon2009 Grand Hyatt guests

TypeCon2009 attendees staying at the Hyatt will be entered into a prize drawing to win an airline voucher (valued at up to $500) or a $200 AMEX corporate gift card.

Book your room now - the special TypeCon2009 attendee rate is only available until July 6, 2009, or until our room block fills, whichever comes first. We always oversell our room block - book now to make sure you're staying at the center of all things TypeCon!

To book online with your credit card, please visit this link: GRAND HYATT ATLANTA TYPECON2009 RESERVATIONS

Enter your preferred check-in and check-out dates and the other requested details and proceed to complete your booking.

To book by phone, call the toll-free Hyatt Reservations line at 1-800-233-1234 or the Grand Hyatt directly at 1-404-237-1234. Mention Society of Typographic Aficionados or SOTA and TypeCon to get the discount rate.

Grand Hyatt Atlanta (in Buckhead)
3300 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Tel: +1-404-237-1234
Fax: +1-404-233-5686

Google Map of the Grand Hyatt Atlanta location

TypeCon2009: Rhythm
July 14-19, 2009
Grand Hyatt Atlanta at Buckhead
Atlanta, Georgia

presented by The Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA)

TypeCon2009 will be held this July in an amazing city - Atlanta, Georgia. TypeCon makes its first foray into the Deep South, and it's going to be the hottest design event of the season! We're working on a week-long community-wide celebration of type and design. Atlanta is known for its thriving design, publishing, broadcast, and high-tech sectors, world-class cultural organizations, myriad design and technology education programs, and some of the finest restaurants and entertainment venues in North America.

Atlanta is a thriving city full of friendly people who love the arts. Its major airport makes traveling to Atlanta incredibly easy. The community at large is wholeheartedly participating in TypeCon2009. We are working with a variety of local educational institutions and cultural organizations from the region and beyond in presenting TypeCon2009.

The main conference will take place at the gorgeous Grand Hyatt Atlanta, located in the thriving Buckhead area. The Grand Hyatt will be a beautiful and comfortable venue for our conference. We've secured an terrific rate of $175 per night for single and double rooms at the conference hotel - a great bargain for this wonderful hotel in a prime location. Complete reservations information and hotel details will be available shortly. If you're ready to book your room online, please visit this link: http://grandatlanta.hyatt.com/groupbooking/atlghsota2009

This year's TypeCon will take you to more unique places than ever before as we visit museums, art galleries, schools, letterpress studios, and cultural centers for our varied activities. With dozens of workshops, presentations, special events, and exhibitions in the works, TypeCon2009 promises a typographic adventure you can't miss!