World Research Group - General Registration Information
Below, please find some helpful information regarding registration and attendance.
Are you attending a conference?
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION MATERIALS:
IMPORTANT: PRESENTATION MATERIALS WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED IN DIGITAL FORMAT.
WRG will send out a link to all available presentation materials prior to the event. Please note: If you desire hard copies of the materials for note taking, please print out materials and bring them to the conference. If presenters update their presentations or we receive additional presentations during or after the event, a link to the conference website will be sent to you within 2 weeks after the event date. The availability of all conference materials is contingent on submission by the presenters.
PACKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Before you depart, check that you have brought:
- Laptop and cord
- Business cards
- Speaker presentations printouts
- Hotel/Airline/Car confirmation numbers
- Jacket/Sweater (meeting rooms tend to be cool)
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE VENUE:
Check the host hotel reader boards, video monitors, or the hotel registration staff for the location of the sessions. We are listed with the hotel under our company name World Research Group (WRG), or the name of the event.
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE:
Certificates of Attendance will only be issued upon request. Please submit a business card to our Operations Coordinator while at the event. Accreditation differs for each event. If you have any questions, please contact us prior to the event.
HELPFUL HINTS:
- Dress in "layers" or perhaps bring a sweater in anticipation of room temperature fluctuation. Many attendees dress business casual.
- Bring business cards. This will aid you with networking and aid us in keeping your contact information current.
- Fill out session evaluation forms (provided at the event). Feedback from our many repeat customers helps shape our events.
- If you have any special dietary needs, please notify us prior to the event and as soon as possible.
- Please check the conference website often for program updates.
Are you registering for an event?
WHEN REGISTERING ON-LINE:
You can register for any conference on the individual conference website. Simply click the Register Now button below the title at the top left section of the screen. Afterward, you will receive an automated reply. This is not a confirmation. Your registration request is then transmitted to our Customer Relations Team. All registration requests are reviewed by our team. You will receive an invoice or confirmation via email within 2 business days (please exclude weekends & US Holidays). In the interim, please save the automated reply for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation or invoice via email within 2 business days, please contact us at (800) 647-7600 or info@worldrg.com. Please have ready the name of the event, date you registered, and a copy of the automated reply when contacting us...
PAYMENT TERMS:
NET 14 - However, all registration fees must be paid-in-full prior to the start of the event.
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS:
PLEASE BE ADVISED: all payments are processed in U.S. Dollars. International currencies are converted to U.S. Dollars on the date of payment. We make every effort to process the most accurate currency exchange. However, all international payments are subject to fluctuation in currency exchange rates.
INDUSTRY PRICING:
Pricing for certain World Research Group events is broken down into separate sectors. To see if you are qualified for specific industry prices please refer to the definitions below. Note: If you submit payment for an industry price that you do not qualify, our customer service team will contact you to settle any pricing discrepancies.
HR Benefits Executive:
The chief executive responsible for the purchasing and administration of health benefits within an organization that is not in the business of providing health care products or services. Title examples: VP of Human Resources, Director of Benefits, Benefits Manager, COO*, Operations Manager*
(*if health benefits purchasing is their duty).
Hospital/Health System:
An employee of a Hospital, Health System, or care-performing facility. A Health System is defined as a group of care-performing facilities. The delegate must register as a representative of their affiliated hospital. Generally, clinics, home care providers, independent physician practices, physician group practices, and other care-providing facilities fall under this category.
Academic:
Faculty or administrative personnel from an academic institution (college or university). The delegate must register as a representative of their affiliated academic institution.
Government:
Politicians currently-in-office; employees of either the federal, state, or city/town government organizations; or Armed Forces personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard). The delegate must register as a representative of their affiliated government office/organization.
Utilities
An employee of any domestic or foreign utility company, including public, municipal, independent, cooperative, retail and private utilities.
Oil & Gas
An employee of an oil & gas operating company, including Supermajors, national, international or independent oil & gas companies.
PAYMENT METHODS:
| CREDIT CARD: |
We currently accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. PLEASE NOTE: charges on your statement will appear under WRG Research Inc |
| CHECK: |
We accept business and/or cashier's checks, in US Funds drawn on a US Bank, made payable to WRG Research Inc (Fed Tax ID# 04-3545109) |
| WIRE TRANSFER: |
To obtain our Wire Transfer Routing Number and instructions, please send an email to info@worldrg.com |
| *PLEASE NOTE: Your company is responsible for any and all electronic/wire transfer fees. |
SUBSTITUTION & CANCELLATION POLICY:
Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours prior to the first day of the event. All cancellations must be received in writing no later than 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the event to receive a refund less the $295.00 administrative charge. No refunds will be made after this date. However, the registration fee less the $295.00 administrative charge can be credited toward another comparable World Research Group event (registration must be received within 6 months of the event from which you cancel). In case of conference cancellation, World Research Group's liability is limited to refund of conference registration fee only. Program subject to change and we reserve the right to alter all programs without prior notice.
Do you need general information?
HOTEL INFORMATION:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your hotel accommodations please contact accommodations@worldrg.com and we will be happy to assist you.
WHEN ORDERING CONFERENCE COMPENDIUM CD ON-LINE:
You will receive an automated reply. This is not a confirmation. Your order is transmitted to our Customer Relations Team. All orders are reviewed by our team. You will receive an invoice or confirmation via email within 2 business days (please exclude weekends & US Holidays). In the interim, please save the automated reply for your records. If you do not receive a confirmation or invoice via email, please contact us at (800) 647-7600 or info@worldrg.com. Please have ready the name of the event, date you ordered, and a copy of the automated reply when contacting us.Please allow a minimum of two (2) weeks after the close of an event for the CD to ship.
