MANAGING SMART: MORE INNOVATION, MOVING FORWARD

The conference was March 18-21, 2009 at the Zermatt Resort & Spa in Midway, Utah.

Conference Program

The final program for the 2009 Conference is now available: download it here (Microsoft Word format).

Conference Registration

Online conference registration is now closed! If you are planning to attend and haven't registered yet, you can pay at the conference.

Additional Information:

• Download the flyer for the Doctoral/Junior Faculty Consortium.
• Download the Doctoral Grant form here.
• Exhibitors: Download the Exhibitor Registration Form here.

Hotel Room Reservations

Your hotel reservations can be made by calling Zermatt Resort and Spa at 1-866-534-9684. I have been told you don't need a conference code (which is #400548) just the name of the conference (WAM). The room rate is $139. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR ROOMS by February 16. After February 16, our block of rooms will be released and the conference rate is no longer guaranteed.

Fun Saturday Activities

1. Herber Valley Railroad
   • A 2-hour ride on the historic, steam-powered Heber Valley train, through the most scenic parts of our surroundings, along the shores of Deer Creek Reservoir and the base of majestic Mt. Timpanogos, for an "over the river and through the woods" view of Heber Valley's breathtaking winter scenery. You may enjoy a variety of native wildlife, such as deer, bald eagles, elk, foxes and more. (Travelers would be returned to the hotel by 1:30 pm). The railroad’s website is: www.hebervalleyrr.org
   • Online registration is now closed.
2. Using the 2002 Olympic Biathlon Venue to Teach Leadership
   • This experiential workshop shows participants how the Solder Hollow 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Biathlon venue is used to do team building and leadership development. Limited to 24 participants divided into teams of four, participants will be asked to cross country ski or snowshoe around a track and then shoot air rifles. Following the instruction, a competition will be conducted between teams. Participants will be back to the hotel by 3:15 pm.
   • Online registration is now closed.

Meeting Overview

2009 Western Academy of Management Annual Meeting

Dates: March 18-21, 2009

Location: Midway, Utah

Venue: Zermatt Resort & Spa

Theme: Managing Smart: More Innovation, Moving Forward

Important Dates:

• Online Registration begins: February 6, 2009
• Deadline for Hotel Room Reservations at Reserved Rates: February 16, 2009
• Doctoral-Junior Faculty Consortium: Begins the afternoon of Wednesday, March 18
• Western Casewriters Association: Thursday, March 19, 2009

Call for Papers

The Western Academy of Management issued a call for submissions for the 2009 Annual Meeting, March 18-21, Midway, Utah. Click here to see the call for papers.