Welcome!
7th Annual Black Doctoral Network Conference
Theme: “Fostering Change through Scholarship”
Newark, New Jersey
October 24 - 26, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
128 Frontage Road, Newark, NJ 07114
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The Black Doctoral Network is leading the next generation of Black scholars to reach new heights. Encouraging intellectual curiosity and transformative research, the Black Doctoral Network is a bridge leader, creating paths between scholars, disciplines, and academic universities all while its serves as an invaluable connection between higher education and the community at large.
Conference Information:
BDN2019 brings together both world renowned and emergent scholars and professionals from the social sciences, STEM and humanities to function as a resource, a support system, as a space of intellectual exchange, and a place to create connections and develop collaborations.
BDN Social:
The BDN Social this year is something you do not want to miss! This year's social will feature a DINNER BUFFET & OPEN BAR! Open Bar guests must be 21 years or older. Other guests will have access to soft drinks and water. Cost is $25 per person.
Registration & Membership Information:
REGISTER TODAY! You don't want to miss the early-bird special! We offer member and non-member pricing so JOIN TODAY before registering to get the member discount!
NEW ADDITIONS: Breakfast and Lunch will be provided on Friday & Saturday!
Thursday - BDN Networking Social (Dinner)**
**= will be an add-on purchase
Registration Type |
Early-Bird Registration
Ends June 1, 2019 |
General Registration
Begins June 2, 2019 |
Member Presenter |
$240 |
$240
|
Non-Member Presenter |
$270
|
$270
|
Member |
$240
|
$250 |
Non-Member |
$270
|
$280 |
Groups (3 or more) |
$220/per person |
$230/per person |
Undergraduate Student |
$150 |
$150
|
Refund Policy:
Registration fees are refundable up until Friday, August 31, 2018. No refunds will be granted starting Sunday, September 1, 2019. For group submissions, registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, however, if a co-panelist withdraws, the group members can add in a substitute at no additional charge.
Presenter Information:
All group submissions require at least 3 presenters. Presenters may not take part in more than one panel presentation; presenters may give one and only one paper at the conference.
Hotel Accommodations:
The Black Doctoral Network Inc. has negotiated a sleeping room rate of $139/night (doubles & singles) for all Annual Conference guests at the Doubletree by Hilton Newark Airport Hotel for Thursday, Friday and surrounding nights. Reservations can be made online at https://bit.ly/18PzUHS or over the phone at 1-800-222-8733. To receive the discounted rate of $139, you must tell the hotel that you are part of the Black Doctoral Network Conference and provide the group code: DNC.
RESERVATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 16, 2019