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Registration for the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar is now open! 

Join colleagues from across the United States, Canada and beyond for the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar on July 14-17 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside in Washington, for the largest communications-focused professional development event for school public relations professionals, superintendents and education leaders.

NSPRA members, enter the email address tied to your NSPRA membership when registering to ensure the member rate. Current members (or those who join or renew through the registration process) will have the member rate applied automatically during the registration process.

Attendee Registration  Speaker Registration Exhibitor Registration



Seminar Full Registration

Registrant Type
Early Bird
Register and pay by
April 29
Regular
Register and pay after
April 29

NSPRA Member

$745

$895

Non-Member

$945

$1,095

Save on Full Seminar Registration With Special Discounts

Superintendent + Communication Pro Combo: Register the superintendent first to receive a discount code for $300 off registration for the school district's communication professional.

Multi-person Communication Team Rates: Click "Add Additional Attendees" when prompted before checking out. Each additional registrant from the same district/organization will automatically receive a $70 discount.

NSPRA Northwest Region and International Discount: Registrants outside the United States and in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington are eligible for a $100 discount.



Guest Registration

Guest registration is available for attendees who would like to bring a guest, spouse, partner, etc. to Seminar networking and reception events.  The guest registration fee helps offset some of the cost of the refreshments, entertainment, activities and facilities enjoyed by registered attendees' guests.

Registrant Type
Price

Guest/Spouse/Partner**

$125

**Guest Registration includes access only to the Marketplace, Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement, Celebrating Equity Through Inclusion Kickoff, Opening Reception, #k12PRchat Kickoff and the Marketplace Closing Reception. Guest Registration does not include education sessions (e.g., Skill/Amplify/Networking/Gold Mine/Theater sessions), General Sessions, Superintendents Luncheon (separate ticket available for purchase at registration), President's Installation and Gold Medallion Awards Ceremony (separate ticket available for purchase at registration), and by-invitation-only events.



One-Day and Two-Day Registration

Registrant Type
Superintendents’ Special One-Day Track
Monday, July 15
One-Day Registration
Choose Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday
Two-Day Registration
Choose Monday-Tuesday or Tuesday-Wednesday

Member

$300

$300

$600

Non-Member

$355

$355

$710

Attendee Registration Speaker Registration Exhibitor Registration

NSPRA members, enter the email address tied to your NSPRA membership when registering to ensure the member rate. Current members (or those who join or renew through the registration process) will have the member rate applied automatically during the registration process.

For additional information, please review the Frequently Asked Questions below.


Seminar Registration Frequently Asked Questions

If the answer to your question is not answered below, please reach out to NSPRA at seminar@nspra.org or at 301-519-0496. For Hotel Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.


What forms of payment are accepted?

The Seminar registration system accepts credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and Purchase Orders (PO). The PO number and a PDF of the PO must be uploaded at the time of registration. 

What is your cancelation policy?

Seminar registrants are charged $200 for cancelations received by May 29, $300 for cancelations from May 30-June 12, and after June 12, there is no refund. For pre-Seminar workshops, registrants are charged 25% of the registration fee for cancelations received by May 29, 50% for cancelations from May 30-June12, and after June 12, there is no refund.

How do I make a room reservation for the Seminar ?

Please visit the Hotel & Travel page.

Are attendee substitutions permitted?

Yes, attendee substitutions are permitted. Please contact NSPRA Business Services Coordinator Marian Ceribo at mceribo@nspra.org for more information. 

What food and beverages are served during the Seminar? 

  • NSPRA and sponsors provide complimentary beverages such as coffee and soda during scheduled breaks between sessions. View the Seminar Schedule at a Glance for more details on break times. 
  • During hosted receptions, a variety of light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar are typically available. 
  • The NSPRA President Installation and Gold Medallion Awards Ceremony Luncheon on Wednesday, July 17, is open to all Seminar attendees and guest registrants for an additional registration fee of $55.
  • There are a variety of dining options just steps away from the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, including a variety of restaurants and cafes at the Bellevue Collection shopping center, which is connected to the hotel.

How can I join the online conversation about the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar?

On Facebook, join the NSPRA National Seminar Facebook group. On Twitter or Instagram, use #NSPRA2024 to follow and join in an online conversation about the Seminar. Here are some other popular hashtags among Seminar attendees: #Road2NSPRA #WeMetAtNSPRA #New2NSPRA #schoolpr #k12prchat #k12pr5k

What is the dress code for the Seminar? 

Most attendees wear business casual attire at the Seminar. There will be opportunities for networking and receptions, as well as local nightlife, so you may want to pack at least one outfit for dressing up.

How do I let NSPRA know if I need special accommodations for a physical disability?

Please contact the Seminar Manager, Colleen Lewallen, CMP, at clewallen@nspra.org.  

 

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