The National Freedom of Information Coalition is pleased to announce that the 2009 FOI Summit will be held in Minneapolis and hosted by our friends at the Minnesota Coalition on Government Information.

The 2009 conference will be held Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

"We couldn't be happier that MnCOGI will be hosting next year's summit," said Charles N. Davis, executive director of NFOIC. "The history of MnCOGI goes back more than 20 years—prior to NFOIC's establishment, actually—and this will be a great opportunity to continue to garner support and generate ideas for the future of FOI and all NFOIC coalitions." (Read more about MnCOGI's mission and history here.)

"We're very excited about the opportunity to work with all the good folks at MnCOGI," Davis continued. "Already, we are extremely grateful for the hard work, determination and persistence provided by Mary Treacy, executive director of MnCOGI."

More information will be forthcoming, so check back often!

Hotel Information

Details for the conference are still being worked out, but you can virtually visit the Marriott and even register for reduced rates by following this link. The code already is entered in the appropriate field; all you need do to begin the reservation process is personalize your arrival and departure dates (and number of guests) to fit your needs and click Find to begin the registration process.

Be aware, however, you must reserve by May 18 to be assured a reduced rate.