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IFGE 2008, the 22nd conference of the International Foundation for Gender Education will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Tucson, Arizona from April 1-5, 2008. This year the conference is being co-hosted by the Southern Arizona Gender Alliance. There will be numerous talks and workshops on most every transgender topic of interest to our community, free time for networking, fun events, and a gala banquet on Saturday night. You can look forward to:

Over 80 information-packed workshops, some en Español
An outstanding hotel in great surroundings at a great price
Fabulous food at the conference and around town
Super shopping at major malls and unique local shops, and with our conference vendors

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Golfing from the red tees (at resident rates) on two LPGA tour courses
Sunbathing at our swimsuit contest and pool party
Horseback riding in the nearby scenic desert
A Town Meeting to bring the conference and the public together
Spectacular nighttime entertainment
A warm welcome from SAGA, whose members are going all-out to make this a great conference!

The Conference is Open to All! — Transgender, Crossdresser, Transsexual, Transvestite, Female to Male, Male to Female, Significant Other, Friend, Helping Professional, Student, or Educator. There will be lots of opportunities for networking and socializing, learning about T organizations and events, and visiting with old friends and making new ones. Expect more details as conference planning proceeds, so bookmark this page to keep up to date.

Men to Take Major Role at the Conference

In keeping with its theme Toward a Greater Diversity, the conference has successfully engaged many leaders and champions for the FTM community to take part in its 23rd annual gathering. Past conferences have been decidedly transfeminine-oriented, but organizers made concerted outreach efforts for 2008 to transgender men, as well as people of color and allies of all ages, to ensure a broad range of issues, identities, and dialogues are represented in Tucson. Read more

Don't miss this — Free and Open to the Public!
A Special Town Hall Meeting

How did Tucson get to be such an accepting Community?

Tucson has a reputation as one of the most trans-friendly cities in the country, both in policy and mind-set. But how did it happen? Come to this unique forum, where Southern Arizona community and civic leaders and elected officials will examine how Tucson became a place that accepts its gender-variant citizens. After a guided panel discussion, the floor will be open to questions and comments from the audience. There are sure to be lessons learned we can all take back to our own home towns.
Moderator: Amanda Simpson (2004 Democratic Nominee for the Arizona House of Representatives and former Tucson Commissioner on GLBT Issues)
Panelists: Raul Grijalva (US Congressman and former Pima County Supervisor), George Miller (former Mayor of Tucson), Peter Likens, PhD (former President, University of Arizona), Nina Trasoff (Tucson City Council), Amelia Craig Cramer (Chief Deputy Pima County Attorney and founding Co-Chair, Tucson Commission on GLBT Issues), John-Peter Wilhite (Tucson Commission on GLBT Issues), Stephen Russell, PhD (Board of Directors, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona LGBT&S Alliance Fund and former Commissioner, Tucson Commission on GLBT Issues), Kevin Maxey, MD (co-founder, Southern Arizona Gender Alliance)

Saturday, 10 AM - 12 Noon

Evening Excitement!

Tuesday brings our annual Pool Party and Bathing Suit Contest, this year with a Mexican buffet and live Mariachi music. Wednesday, the hotel will provide a Welcome Reception for the conference.

Thursday, the whole conference moves out to Old Tucson Studios, for a night of dinner, western dancing, and entertainment. (All included in the regular registration package!)

On Friday there's a picnic dinner provided by the hotel (imagine trying that up North!), and singer-songwriter Namoli Brennet, a Tucson local, makes her return engagement at an IFGE Conference. We liked her so much in Philadelphia, she's back!

Saturday, it's time to get all spiffed up for the Gala Banquet, which will be followed by some terrific T-entertainment and dancing. Here's our line-up for the evening: Musician and singer Stevie Gold, performance group Dragstar Cabaret, writer-performer Martie van der Voort, and rock band Too Much Information.

An Invitation to Vendors, Advertisers, and Sponsors

IFGE 2008 is a great opportunity to present your products or show your support for the T community! Get more information for vendors, advertisers, and sponsors.

Volunteer at the Conference

You'll get more out of the Conference if you take a part in running it! We need all kinds of people to help with all kinds of things. Read more

Photos From Past Conferences

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