Registration
Pricing
The cost of your registration is determined by NBIA membership, when you register, and the number of events you want to attend, including the conference, Preconference Institute and incubator tours.
Conference Fees
Conference fees include all conference meals, NBIA’s 25th Anniversary Reception, sessions and session materials. Registration fees must be received and paid by the dates below to qualify for the associated rates. All fees are in U.S. dollars.
| Conference Fees | Early-Bird (by March 26) |
Regular Rate (March 27-May 7) |
On-Site (After May 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBIA Member | $775 | $875 | $975 |
| Nonmember | $895 | $995 | $1,095 |
Guest Registration: $295
A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 and over) who is not in an industry-related occupation. Co-workers or associates in the industry may not use the guest registration category. Guest registrations include all conference meals and NBIA’s 25th Anniversary Reception.
Preconference Institute Fees
All Preconference Institute workshops have limited enrollment. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration fees must be received and paid by the dates below to qualify for the associated rates. Prices for workshops include course materials, a continental breakfast and lunch.Note: Add $75 to workshop fee if not attending the conference. Space is limited. On-site registration not guaranteed.
| Member Rates | Nonmember Rates | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird: By March 26 | Regular: March 27-May 7 | On-Site: After May 7 | Early Bird: By March 26 | Regular: March 27-May 7 | On-Site: After May 7 | ||
| Saturday May 15 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Serving Client Companies | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Sunday May 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
The Fundamentals of Incubator Management | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Sunday May 16 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Developing a Successful Incubator | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Sunday May 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Managing Your Clients’ Sales Process | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Sunday May 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
By the Book: A Guide to Policies and Procedures | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Sunday May 16 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Advanced Incubator Marketing: Growing and Managing Your Client Pipeline & Social Networking for Community Building | $399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
Additional Activities
Registrations are limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis – complete tour information is available on the Highlights & Activities page.
| Event | Price |
|---|---|
Innovation in Action Tour* Sunday, May 16, 12:30 – 4 p.m. |
$109 |
Disney Entrepreneur Center Tour* Tuesday, May 18, 4:15 – 7:30 p.m. |
$49 |
University of Central Florida Business Incubator Tour* Wednesday, May 19, 12:45 – 5:15 p.m. |
$109 |
* Indicates activity not included in the general registration fee.
Cancellations and Refunds
All cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received at the NBIA office on or before May 7, 2010, will receive a full refund of the registration fees minus a $75 administrative charge. No refunds will be issued for additional activity fees unless the event is cancelled. No cancellations will be accepted nor fees refunded after May 7. There will be no refunds for no-shows. NBIA is not responsible for cancellations mailed or faxed but not received. All refunds will be issued by July 1, 2010.
Register Now
Credit card information must be complete for online registrations to be processed. If you cannot pay by credit card, please click here to download a hard-copy registration form. After completing the form, return it to us with your payment (check, money order or credit card) by e-mail at education@nbia.org, fax at (740) 593-1996, or mail to:
NBIA – Conference Registration
20 E. Circle Drive, #37198
Athens OH 45701
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Questions?
Call (740) 593-4331 or e-mail education@nbia.org. NBIA will mail you a confirmation letter within 10 days after we receive your registration information. Please contact NBIA if you do not receive this letter.


