This year, LavaCon is partnering with the Project Management Institute, Greater New Orleans Chapter, to co-host a Professional Development Summit in New Orleans, October 27–30, 2007. The fifth annual LavaCon includes practical information you can apply and will present proven best practices in the fields of technical communication and project management.

The conference is coordinating a community service day on Saturday,
October 27, for people wanting to help areas that are still in the process of recovering from hurricane Katrina. Two opportunities currently exist, one for Habitat for Humanity and one for New Orleans City Park.

The program includes both sessions and workshops, keynotes at the beginning of each day, and speakers during each lunch session. Conference speakers include me (Char James-Tanny), Joe Welinske, Scott Abel, Rahel Bailey, Kay Ethier, Paul Mueller, Nicky Bleiel, Neil Perlin, Michael Priestley, Bernard Aschwanden, and more.

Hope to see you in New Orleans!