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ONSITE REGISTRATION

Deadline to register online for the conference is Thursday, November 2.

Onsite registration will be available at the conference during the following times:

  • Monday, November 13 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, November 14 - 7:00am - 4:30pm
  • Wednesday, November 15- 7:00am - 2:00pm

Onsite pricing for the full two-day conference is $550. One-day registrations will not be available onsite. We ask that you arrive prepared with a check or credit card as we will not be accepting purchase orders at the door for onsite registrations.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN

Attendees are welcome to check-in and receive their badge at our registration table during the following hours. 

Monday, November 13: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, November 14:  7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, November 15: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MOBILE EVENT APP

Again this year, we invite you to make the most of your conference experience and download the conference mobile app! The app is the only place where you will get exclusive access to the conference schedule, session surveys, and connect with other attendees! More information on how to download and utilize the app will be available at a later date.

WHEN CAN I CREATE MY AGENDA?

A few days prior to the event, you will be granted access to our mobile event app where you will have the ability to add sessions to your personalized schedule. 

PLEASE NOTE: Adding workshops to your personalized schedule is for your planning and convenience only. It does not reserve a place for you within the workshop. Workshop rooms have capacity limitations that are enforced by the venue and admission to each session is on a first-come first-serve basis.

SESSION RESOURCES

Most session presentations, handouts, and resources utilized within our conference workshops will be available to attendees within the conference mobile app. 

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?

There is no required dress code for this conference, however, most of our attendees typically arrive in business-casual attire. 

As a reminder, hotel ballrooms tend to be chilly so we encourage you to bring a blazer or sweater.

WHAT MEALS WILL BE PROVIDED?

Morning coffee, breakfast, and lunch will be available to all of our attendees on both days of the conference. You will be able to find the full menu within the conference mobile app when it becomes available.

If you have dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences, we ask that you indicate those within registration and we will try to accommodate them to the very best of our abilities.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CEU)

The 2023 IYI KIDS COUNT® Conference is pleased to offer preapproval for Continuing Education Credits at no extra cost for the following credit (all pending approval at this time):

  • Indiana Department of Education (DOE) - Professional Growth Plan
  • National Assocation of Social Workers (NASW-IN)
  • National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) - Certified Family Life Educator Credit (CFLE)
  • Indiana State Library Education Unit (LEU)
  • Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) - Foster Parent Training Hours

At the end of the event, you will receive a certificate of attendance that can be submitted to the accrediting agency of choice.

COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS

In accordance with the CDC and state of Indiana, attendees are not required to wear facial coverings at the conference. In partnership with the Marriott, IYI will adhere to all official government and local authority guidance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and we reserve the right to heighten or alter our safety protocols at any time.

CONFERENCE | CODE OF CONDUCT

IYI is committed to providing a friendly, safe, supportive and harassment-free environment for all event attendees and participants, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, religion or other group identity. By registering for this conference, you are agreeing to:

  • Be considerate of those around you.
  • Be respectful of others and their viewpoints that may be different from your own.
  • Be collaborative with others.
  • Be mindful of your words and actions.

Event participants seek to learn, network and enjoy themselves in the process, free from any type of harassment. Please participate responsibly and with respect for the rights of others.

**Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have**