Speakers Announced for the 2009 IB Conference of the Americas!

Each year, the IB Conference of the Americas features provocative speeches from a variety of thought leaders in the fields of education and international issues. This year is no exception. We are pleased to announced that the 2009 IB Conference of the Americas will feature speeches from the following invited guests:
IB is pleased to announce its plenary and featured speakers for the 2009 IB Conference of the Americas. From authors to artists to humanitarian workers, this year's conference will include a variety of provocative speeches from thought leaders in the fields of education and international issues.

Plenary Speakers

• L. Gen The Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire, author and former Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR)
• JoAnn Deak, noted educator and psychologist
• Daniel Pink, leading American business author and lecturer
• Isabelino Siede, international educator and professor at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata

Featured Speakers
• Beth Dellaire, noted activist and humanitarian
• Dr Bertie Kingore, international education consultant
• Lynn Erickson, consultant and curriculum specialist
• Leslie Lewis Sword, noted actor, poet, and writer
• Helene Tremblay, celebrated photographer and humanitarian
• Jerry White, founder of Landmine Survivors Network

For complete biographies, please visit the Speakers section of our website.