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 workshops and optional tours.
Conference Fees
Conference fees include all conference meals, receptions, sessions and session materials. Registration fees must be received by the dates below to qualify for the associated rates. All fees are in U.S. dollars.
| Conference Fees | Early-Bird (by March 23) |
Regular Rate (March 24 - April 20) |
On-Site (After April 20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBIA Member | $795 | $895 | $995 |
| Nonmember | $995 | $1,095 | $1,195 |
Additional Member Discount
NBIA is offering a $100 discount to organizations that send multiple members to the conference. The first NBIA member from an organization will pay full price (based on the date they register, as listed above), while all other NBIA members from the same organization will receive $100 off the cost of registration. To receive the $100 discount for any member registration after the first from an organization, choose the “Second (or more) member from the same organization” registration type.
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. Guest registrations include all conference meals and receptions.
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 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 is not guaranteed.
| Member Rates | Nonmember Rates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird: By March 23 | Regular: March 24 - April 20 |
On-Site: After April 20 | Early Bird: By March 23 | Regular: March 24 - April 20 |
On-Site: After April 20 | |
| Preconference: Saturday, May 5 Serving Client Companies |
$399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Preconference: Sunday, May 6 Facilities Management |
$399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Preconference: Sunday, May 6 NBIA Coaching Clinic® |
$399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Preconference: Sunday, May 6 Developing a Successful Incubator |
$399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Preconference: Sunday, May 6 The Fundamentals of Law for Incubator Managers |
$399 |
$449 |
$499 |
$499 |
$549 |
$599 |
| Preconference: Sunday, May 6 Incubation Business Models: The Path to Sustainability |
$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 |
|---|---|
CNN and High Museum Tour* Sunday, May 6, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
$95 |
Georgia Incubator Tour* |
$95 This tour is sold out. |
* 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 April 27, 2012, 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 April 27, 2012. 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 June 1, 2012.
Register Now
Credit card information must be complete for online registrations to be processed. If you cannot pay by credit card or prefer to use the hard-copy registration form, please click here to download the form. After completing the form, return it to us with your payment (check, money order or credit card information) by e-mail to education@nbia.org, fax at (740) 593-1996, or mail to:
NBIA – Conference Registration
20 E. Circle Drive, #37198
Athens OH 45701
Click on the buttons below to register now!
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Members, if you need to look up your login information, click here.
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.




