The annual 2012 VOD Summit and NAVSPIC Conference will be held December 3-6, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Crown Center Westin.  The NAVSPIC conference will focus on Partnering to Meet Victim Needs in Tough Economic Times and will follow the VOD Summit on December 5 and 6.  Please watch for additional details on workshop topics and presenters in the coming months. 

The Westin at Crown Center is located in the heart of downtown and is connected via an indoor walkway known as the Link to Hallmark's Crown Center and Union Station. Known as a city within a city, Crown Center offers 85 acres of shops, restaurants and entertainment which will be highlighted by Christmas decorations and an outdoor skating rink during the conference.  The Kansas City Union Station serves not only the Amtrak depot but also offers its own variety of restaurants, art exhibits and events.  The Kansas City Plaza, Nelson-Atkins Art Museum and Power and Lights District are also located within close proximity to allow you to experience the best of Kansas City, Missouri arts, food, shopping, and entertainment.

For additonal information on NAVSPIC or the Kansas City area, please view the following links:

http://www.navspic.org/index.html

http://www.westincrowncenterkansascity.com/kansas-city-missouri-hotel-information

http://www.crowncenter.com/Index.asp

http://www.unionstation.org/index2.php