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Summit Program

2026 ��ɫֱ��International Summit Timetable


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Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Click on the button above to secure your sponsorship and/or tabletop.
If you have any questions, please email the Education Department.

PREMIER SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Benefit	Platinum	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Investment	US$5,000	US$4,000	US$2,500	US$1,250
Recognition as Summit Sponsor	✔	✔	✔	✔
Logo on Summit Website	Prominent	Large	Medium	Small
Logo on Onsite Signage	Prominent	Large	__	__
Logo in Program Materials	✔	✔	✔	✔
Verbal Recognition (Opening & Closing)	✔	✔	__	__
Complimentary Registrantions	4	3	2	1
Exhibit/Tabletop Space	Premium Location	Standard	Standard	__
Sponsored Social Media Mentions	3	2	1	__
Opportunity to Provide Branded Item	✔	✔	__	__



STAND ALONE OPTIONS
Opportunity	Investment	Benefits
Friend of the Future	US$1,500	Logo on competition signage, recognition during awards
Poster Reception Sponsor	US$3,000	Logo on reception signage, verbal recognition, branded napkins or signage
Awards Luncheon Sponsor	US$5,000	Logo at luncheon, recognition during awards, table signage
Opening Reception Sponsor	US$4,000	Logo on transportation signage, verbal recognition before departure
Lanyard Sponsor (1 available)	US$2,500	Logo on attendees lanyards (exclusive)
Coffee Break Sponsor (4 available)	US$1,500	Logo signage at break stations


XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNotice of Consent and Contact Information Sharing By attending this meeting, you consent to ��ɫֱ��using any photos, videos, or images of you or your likeness in ��ɫֱ��media or materials. Additionally, your name, company, and email address will be shared with other event attendees. If you prefer not to consent or share your contact information, please email the Education Department to opt out.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXForce Majeure ��ɫֱ��shall not be responsible for cancellation, delay, or modification of the ��ɫֱ��International Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government orders, public health emergencies, or other Force Majeure Events. No refunds will be issued due to such circumstances.

Registration & Accommodations

RegistrationAccommodations

Pre-registrants will be sent confirmations. After August 15, increased fees will apply. Badges and additional materials may be picked up on-site at the ��ɫֱ��Registration desk located at the Hotel Ballast. A conference badge is required to enter all the sessions, exhibits, and event functions. Lost badges will be replaced at a cost of US$35 each.

NOTE: If registering on an iPhone, please use Google Chrome. Safari may cause issues completing the registration process.

��ɫֱ��International Summit 2026 Registration Fees
REGISTRATION TYPE	��ɫֱ��MEMBER***	NONMEMBER
Earlybird Full Registration - includes access to educational sessions & all event functions	US$695	US$895
Full Registration (after Aug. 15)	US$795	US$995
Retired Member*	US$345	Unavailable
Full-time Student - includes access to educational sessions & all event functions	US$150	US$200
Emeritus ��ɫֱ��Member** (Complimentary Limited Registration)	US$0	Unavailable
Spouse/Guest Registration (includes access to evening functions only); intended for spouse/partners/family guests only and should not be used for co-workers or colleagues.	Unavailable	US$345
* 60+ and retired from full-time employment; includes access to educational sessions & all event functions Must be retired with 30 consecutive years of ��ɫֱ��membership; complimentary Emeritus registration includes admission to the educational sessions only. It does not include admittance to the food and beverage functions *��ɫֱ��Corporate members must contact the Education Department to register at the discounted member's rate.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Registration cancellations received in writing by September 7, 2026, at the ��ɫֱ��Technical Center will be honored minus a US$75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after September 7. Cancellation requests may be e-mailed to the Education Department.

301 N Water St
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
telephone +1.910.763.5900

Cutoff deadline: September 11, 2026

As you plan your trip, we kindly encourage you to secure your accommodations within ��ɫֱ��designated room block. By doing so, not only will you guarantee your stay at the heart of the action, but you&/annual-conference/8217;ll also assist ��ɫֱ��in meeting our contractual obligations.

Reservations may be made to receive the group rate of US$209.00++ (historic view) and US$244.00++ (river view).

The group rate will be available until September 11, 2026, or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Once the room block is filled the group rate will not be honored. If you need to cancel your reservation, you must provide at least 72 hours&/annual-conference/8217; notice to avoid being charged. A credit card will be necessary to hold your room but will not be charged until you check out or in the event you cancel with less than 72 hours of your planned stay. Any changes to your hotel reservation must be made directly with the hotel.

Parking: Self-parking is available at the rate of $24.00 per day per car. Valet parking is available for $30.00 a night.


XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXNotice of Consent and Contact Information Sharing By attending this meeting, you consent to ��ɫֱ��using any photos, videos, or images of you or your likeness in ��ɫֱ��media or materials. Additionally, your name, company, and email address will be shared with other event attendees. If you prefer not to consent or share your contact information, please email the Education Department to opt out.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXForce Majeure ��ɫֱ��shall not be responsible for cancellation, delay, or modification of the ��ɫֱ��International Summit due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, government orders, public health emergencies, or other Force Majeure Events. No refunds will be issued due to such circumstances.

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