International Conference:
Participatory Budgeting in the US and Canada
March 30-31, 2012 - New York City
CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE EXTENDED--JANUARY 31st
We have extended the submission deadline for session proposals, due to popular demand. Please see below for conference information and submission guidelines.
CONFERENCE DATES SET--MARCH 30th & 31st, 2012
The conference dates have been finalized, and we are already planning an exciting lineup of sessions and activities. Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Site Visits to Observe PB Voting in NYC
Presentations on PB processes in New York, Chicago, Toronto Community Housing, Guelph, Montreal, Porto Alegre, the UK, and elsewhere
Sessions on e-Participatory Budgeting & Digital Media, Community Organizing, Arts & Culture, Public Housing, and Youth Engagement
Focused discussions for elected officials, practitioners, and community organizations
CONFERENCE WEBSITE LAUNCHED
See
http://pbconference.wordpress.com for more information and regular updates about the conference.