REGISTRATION & HOSPITALITY FEES

Below is an outline of costs to attend the conference for both members and non-members who qualify, as well as our cancellation policy. Members who attend the conference are only responsible for paying the Hospitality Fee to cover the cost of all food and beverage served during the conference.

In addition to the Hospitality Fee, non-members are also expected to pay a $550 Registration Fee which can be applied toward membership dues if they elect to join the WPO within 60 days of the conference.

When paying for the conference online, please keep in mind that American Express OPEN is a Major Sponsor of the WPO. Thank you.

FOR MEMBERS:
The Hospitality fee is charged to cover the cost of food and beverage served during the conference. Please note, the cost of food and beverage is subsidized by the corporate sponsors.

Hospitality fee before March 22, 2010 at 5 pm EST (required for members and non-members): $325

Hospitality fee after March 22, 2010 at 5 pm EST (required for members and non-members): $375

MEMBER CANCELLATION POLICY:
The deadline for a partial refund of $225 is Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5 pm EST. Partial refunds will be processed after the Conference.

NO refunds for any amount will be processed for cancellations made after 5 pm EST on Monday, March 22, 2010.

FOR NON-MEMBERS:
Non-members who attend need to pay both the Hospitality Fee and the Registration Fee of $550

Please note: Non-members who attend the conference can apply the $550 Registration Fee toward member dues if they join the WPO within 60 days of the conference.

Total fee for non-members: $875 (before 5pm EST March 22) or $925 (after 5pm EST March 22)

NON-MEMBER CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-member partial refund before Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5 pm EST - $775

Non-member partial refund after Monday, March 22, 2010 at 5 pm EST - $550

MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS:
Mothers and daughters are welcome to attend the conference and do not need to pay the Registration Fee, but are expected to pay the $325 Hospitality Fee to cover the cost of food and beverage.

Mothers and Daughters’ registrations are subject to the same cancellation policy as the Members.

SPOUSES & PARTNERS:
Spouses and partners are welcome to attend the conference as of the Friday night reception through the end of the conference on Saturday, April 24 at 12:30 pm for a $100 Hospitality Fee. This fee is non-refundable regardless of when a spouse or partner registration is cancelled.