World Research Group - General Registration Information

Below, please find some helpful information regarding registration and attendance.

WHEN REGISTERING FOR CONFERENCES ON-LINE:

When registering one (1) individual...
Our on-line registration for individuals is a LIVE registration process. After completing three (3) easy steps, you are registered. Credit card charges are processed with an immediately generated confirmation/receipt. Invoices are generated immediately so you may print them and process your check payment. Please note: within fourteen (14) calendar days of the start of an event, credit card payment is required to register on-line. Before registering, please review this entire page for our Terms of Purchase.

Registering on-line - 3 easy steps:

1. Provide your information (once complete, scroll to the bottom of the page & click the button labeled 'review your information'
2. Review your registration (once complete, scroll to the bottom of the page & click the button labeled 'submit your registration' -- once you click that button, you are being registered
3. View, save, & print your confirmation or invoice*. Your registration is complete.

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.

PAYMENT TERMS:

Payment Terms for all registration invoices are NET 14, however all registration fees must be paid prior to the start of the event. World Congress reserves the right to adjust registration fees to the current rate if payment is not received within terms. All discounted rates are subject to review and approval. World Congress reserves the right to adjust registration fees if a registrant selects a discounted rate, but does not meet the criteria for that rate (see Industry Sector Definitions).

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.

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 & all electronic/wire transfer fees

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.

PRESENTATION MATERIALS:

We make every effort possible to gather all presentation materials prior to the event. At the event, you will receive a link to the materials. In the event presentation materials are submitted late or if speakers update their presentations, a link to our website will be sent to you within 2 weeks after the close of the event. The availability of materials is contingent on presenters submitting them. Many attendees find it useful to print hard copies of the presentation materials and bring them onsite to facilitate note taking. Presentation materials will only be provided in digital format.

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 Research Inc, 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 our website often for program updates.

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 14 calendar days prior to the first day of the event to receive a refund less an administrative charge. No refunds will be made after this date. However, the registration fee less the 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.