Second Annual Meeting – January 26-28, 2017 – Charlotte, NC

Organized as a seminar, the 2017 Meeting will be focused on the Nation/State as major theme. Broadly construed to include geographically-extensive U.N.–recognized entities as well as non-extensive, non-U.N. recognized movements, regional and local bodies in the modern era, the seminar will be divided into sessions devoted to the following major sub-themes and issues—the nation/state as:

Scriptural formation—impetus/crucible/condition for, terms of production and communication of, meaning
Police—governor/guarantor of official/licit bounds of iterations of meaning
Propagator—enabling agent of translation of official meaning into varied contexts/sites/domains/institutions/discourses
The Concluding Session will focus on implications–for thinking about meaning-production–and ramifications– for individual and/or collective colonization (of consciousness); or freedom, agency, alterity, resistance

The Nation/State Some Basic Questions and Issues

What conditions and factors led to the development of the modern Nation/State?
What are some of its (historical and present) forms?
What are some of its interests and priorities?
How are these interests and priorities maintained?
How are these interests and priorities contested?

The seminar proceedings will be expanded and elaborated upon in the 2017 issue of the ISS’ peer-reviewed journal—The Abeng.

Accommodations and Registration Information

As one of the top hotels in the fashionable Uptown area, the Holiday Inn® Charlotte Center City offers a terrific location that is just eight miles from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT). Our modern architecture, stylishly appointed rooms and high-quality service combine to rank us among the most distinguished hotels in Charlotte, NC.

Rooms

1 King Bed Leisure Nonsmoking – This contemporary room is equipped with free high speed WiFi access and a 37 inch TV with HD premium channels. Enjoy the view of uptown charlotte or finish work at the well lit desk with an ergonomic chair. Room includes microwave and mini fridge.

2 Double Beds Nonsmoking – Contemporary style and perks like free high speed WiFi access and a 37 inch HD TV are only part of the charm in this room with a view of uptown charlotte. Enjoy the well lit work desk with an ergonomic chair and mini fridge with microwave.

Reservation Procedure

Online – Make reservations here. In order to qualify for the discounted ISS rate please select a “Check In” date of January 26th and a “Check Out” date of January 29th. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange alternate dates, please call.
Phone – (888) HOLIDAY. Use the group code when making your reservation by phone (below).

Group Code – ISS.

Please note, December 27th is the last day to book a room in ISS’s reserved block of rooms– after this date room reservations are catch as catch can!

Registration Information

Must be a current ISS member to register. You can sign up here for your ISS membership (at any level).
General Registration: $100
Students: $35
Register Here

AM Programming

Thursday (January 26)
8:00 – 9:00pm Reception | Venue: Spirit Ballroom

Friday (January 27)
8:00 – 8:30am Breakfast (Mezzanine)
8:30am Opening Session | Venues: Discovery Ballroom

For more details, see the updated program booklet

Weather conditions
Check the Charlotte weather forecast HERE, and remember to pack appropriately.

Transportation

Rose Transportation (Andy Thompson) 704-522-8258.
Taxi cab is $25 each way; add $10 per person.
Uber is always a great idea(very economical usually around $15) This is a phone application. Click HERE to estimate the cost of your trip
Sprinter Bus: $2.50 each way (must have correct change) / stops at CLT transportation center; located only 2 blocks away from the hotel. (Click HERE for more information)
- Sprinter bus schedule: Mon-Fri: every 20 minutes | Sat-Sun: every 30 minutes

Places of Interest
Click on these links for: Charlotte Walking Tour; and other places of interest/restaurants

Looking forward to see you in Charlotte.