Join us for the 49th Annual UCDA Design Conference in beautiful Portland, Oregon, where you can take an in-depth look at the issues and trends in design and communication communities, both in and out of educational institutions, and gain inspiration to spark your creativity and improve your collaborations.

EDUCATION
More than 30 carefully curated sessions over four days cover the gamut of work you do—from print to web to interactive and integrated marketing.

NETWORKING
UCDA is your people. Connect with the folks who do what you do so you can charge your creative battery.

INSPIRATION
Get inspired by the award-winning work in the UCDA Design Show.

The Conference Pass gets you access to all the scheduled conference activities, programming (main stage and breakouts), and meals with the exception of the pre-conference workshops/add-ons where pre-registration and an additional fee is required.

* Don’t know the speaker line up? Haven’t heard what workshops are being held? It doesn't matter since you already know UCDA puts on a stellar and relevant program! Take advantage and save!

See UCDA’s cancellation policy.

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER
1. Online
Click the "REGISTER" button at right to register online. You will be able to register for the conference as well as any optional activites (add-ons) including pre-conference workshops, publication swap shop, guest meals, and more. Once registered, a link will be provided for you to select your sessions.

2. Printed Registration Form
Download a PDF of the registration form, complete and mail, fax, or email to UCDA.

University & College Designers Association
199 Enon Springs Road West, Suite 400
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-459-5229 fax
info@ucda.com

3. Call Us
Call us at 615-459-4559 and we can register you by phone. Please have your payment information available. Once registered, a link will be provided for you to select your sessions, or you may tell us those over the phone.

SESSION SELECTION
To ensure proper space for each session, you will be asked to select sessions after registering.

VOLUNTEER
Be sure to indicate “yes” on the Conference Registration form and a volunteer coordinator will be in touch. For more information, contact the UCDA Home Office at 615-459-4559, or email info@ucda.com.

Looking for a powerful way to introduce your product or service to graphic designers in higher education and at educational institutions this year? Make plans now to join the University & College Designers Association for its annual UCDA Design Conference! Interested in exhibiting at the UCDA Resource Center at the conference or becoming a sponsor? Contact UCDA at info@ucda.com or 615-459-4559 to learn more!

CONFERENCE SITE
The conference will be held at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront. This downtown hotel on the Willamette River is surrounded by Portland hot spots, and reflects the vibrancy of the city.

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon 97201
800-228-9290

DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES
UCDA's room block is currently sold out at he Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront hotel. A limited number of rooms may be available but not at the discounted rate. We have secured a block of rooms at an overflow hotel for your convenience for the nights of Friday, October 11 through Tuesday, October 15.

The Hotel Zags
515 SW Clay Street,
Portland, Oregon 97201
877-484-1084

The hotel is just 5 blocks (an 8 minute walk) to the Portland Marriott Downtown. Book online at tinyurl.com/ucda-zags or contact the hotel directly at 877-484-1048 and mention the "UCDA Design Conference Overflow" to receive your executive room at the rate of $179 (Guest Amenity Fee waived when booking through this group block). Deadline to receive this rate is Friday, September 27, 2019 based on availability.

Note: if your reservation will include nights outside the block (prior to Friday, October 11 or after Tuesday, October 15), please call the hotel instead of booking online.

Tucked away in the city’s Fountain District, The Hotel Zags Portland is an oasis in the heart of downtown. At the newly renovated hotel, they are on a mission to tell a different story–one that brings together Oregon’s natural beauty and the city’s quirky culture.

The hotel stay is not included in the conference registration fees. You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Room blocks may fill before the hotel deadline and have sold out the last few years, so please make your reservation immediately to ensure the discounted rate and availability.

TRAVEL
GETTING TO PORTLAND
Portland International Airport (PDX) is is located 9 miles northeast of downtown Portland and is connected to the city center via MAX light rail train.

Union Station (Amtrak) with its elegant architecture,
50-foot clock tower, and cheerful “Go By Train” neon sign, is a Portland landmark located at the foot of the Broadway Bridge in Old Town Chinatown, just minutes from the center of downtown.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
To help you plan your travel and your stay, visit Travel Portland.

TAXI AND RIDE-SHARING
Taxi and ride-sharing services are available from the airport and throughout Portland. Approximate taxi fare from airport to hotel is $45 USD.

CARBON OFFSETS
For $18, you may purchase and offset the carbon created by your travel. Participants will receive a luggage tag and will be purchasing 1-1/2 tons, no matter the distance.

CODE OF CONDUCT
Please see UCDA's Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy, including our Statement of Inclusiveness. We expect conference participants to follow these rules at program venues and program-related social events.

CANCELLATIONS
See UCDA’s cancellation policy.

With more than 30 sessions, workshops, and activities on the schedule, you are bound to find something that piques your interest. The Conference Pass gets you access to all the scheduled conference activities, programming (main stage and breakouts), and meals with the exception of the pre-conference workshops/add-ons where pre-registration and an additional fee is requited.

Gabriel Campanario, Visual Artist, Illustrator, Journalist, and The Original Urban Sketcher
Lindsey Hammond Charlet, Founder, Creative Director, CEO of HUB Collective
Lisa Congdon, Fine Artist, Illustrator, Author
Aldrena Corder, Maker, Designer, Educator; Owner Aldrena Corder LLC
Tim Legge, Director of Print, University of Notre Dame

PANEL PARTICIPANTS
Olivia Behm, Artist, McMenamins
Cleo Hehn, Artist and Project Manager, McMenamins
Lyle Hehn, Artist, McMenamins
Jennifer Joyce, Artist, McMenamins
Myrna Yoder, Lead Artist, McMenamins
Eric Hansen (Moderator), 
Assistant Vice President of Business Operations, San Diego State University

WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
David Creamer, Certified Adobe Trainer, IDEAS Training
Gabriel Campanario, Visual Artist, Illustrator, Journalist, and The Original Urban Sketcher

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
Jennifer Alvarado, Director of Creative Services, University of Redlands
Lindsey Hammond Charlet, Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of HUB Collective
Aldrena Corder, Maker, Designer, and Educator; Owner of Aldrena Corder LLC
David Creamer, Certified Adobe Trainer, IDEAS Training
Daniel Dejan, Print and Creative Manager, Sappi Fine Paper North America
Eric Hansen, Assistant Vice President of Business Operations, San Diego State University
Chris Harrold, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Creative, Mohawk
Ru Jurow, Senior Graphic Designer, Farmingdale State College
Nina Johnson, Owner and Photographer, Nina Johnson Photography
Stacey Kim, Director of Marketing, Lewis & Clark
Anna McBrayer, Art Coordinator, Fort Lewis College
Nina Ovryn, Creative Director and Principal, Nina Ovryn Design
Joshua Salazar, UI/UX Designer and Instructor, University of Michigan
Simon Sung, Executive Creative Director, Pacific Lutheran University
Derek Tonn, Founder and CEO, mapformation, LLC
Darren White, Principal Consultant, DW&CO