This manual puts forth a model for organizations to consider when organizing a conference. The manual describes a process, used successfully, for a group to organize and plan a multi-day large audience conference attended by students and professionals. Its topics include · Fundraising Efforts · A Professional Networking Reception · Professional and Personal Development Workshops · A Career and Graduate School Fair · A Resume Book for Corporations Attending the Career/Graduate School Fair · An Outreach Component for High School Students · An Evening Banquet with a Keynote Address · A Team-Building Program.

It addresses the significant pre-conference long term initiatives as well as conference period activities.