Registration

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REGISTRATION

Below you will find all details related to ASCLD registration, including: pricing information; links to register, modify/pay for your registration, and download an invoice; international policies and procedures; and FAQs and disclaimers.

PRICING

Leadership Academy

Includes course materials for 12-week webinar and mandatory in-person capstone as well as lunches, breaks, and Leadership Academy Reception during in-person capstone. Does not include Monday Opening Reception.

Level I: $850
Level II: $950
Level III: $1,050
Addition of Full Symposium, following conclusion of capstone: $400

Full Symposium

Includes Monday Opening Reception and Tuesday through Thursday sessions and group meal functions.

ASCLD Member ASCLD member applicants are considered non-members and must register as such until voted in by the membership at the upcoming Symposium
- Early bird (on or before February 2, 2024): $725
- Regular (after February 2, 2024): $800
- Late (onsite at the Symposium): $1,000
Non-Member
- Early bird (on or before February 2, 2024): $800
- Regular (after February 2, 2024): $875
- Late (onsite at the Symposium): $1,075
Retired Member
- $400
Exhibitor Exhibitor registration is only for companies that have purchased a booth in the expo hall
- Complimentary with booth package
- $600 for additional exhibitors beyond complimentary allotment
Interpreter For foreign language interpretation staff
- $500

Day Pass

Includes meals and coffee breaks for day of attendance only.

ASCLD Member ASCLD member applicants are considered non-members and must register as such until voted in by the membership at the upcoming Symposium
- Early bird (on or before February 2, 2024): $400
- Regular (after February 2, 2024): $475
- Late (onsite at the Symposium): $675
Non-Member
- Early bird (on or before February 2, 2024): $475
- Regular (after February 2, 2024): $550
- Late (onsite at the Symposium): $750
Retired Member
- $200
Exhibitor Exhibitor with booth in hall, staying for one day only
- $400

Other Registrations

Full Day Workshop Includes lunch and coffee breaks for day of attendance. Registration deadline April 19
- $250
Half Day Workshop Includes coffee break for day of attendance. Registration deadline April 19
- $200
Offsite Event
- $40
Excursions
- Varies by excursion option
Guest Includes access to Monday Opening Reception and Tuesday through Thursday group meal functions. Does not include access to sessions or exhibit hall.
- $500
Child Includes child care services and meal functions for selected days
- Full week: $1,800
- Sunday - Monday only: $702
- Tuesday - Thursday only: $1,098

INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES

ASCLD recognizes that many of you will be traveling from international locations to attend the 2024 ASCLD Symposium and will require a visa to do so. To assist, ASCLD has created a letter of invitation detailing your intent to attend our event. Simply download and print the Letter of Invitation, fill in the relevant details, and present to the consulate during your visa appointment. This letter is to be used for the purpose of securing a vise soley to attend the ASCLD Symposium, not for individuals looking to travel to the United States for pelasure. ASCLD cannot guarantee or assist with the obtaining of any visas or other travel documents required for entry into the United States. Attendees' registration, travel, lodging, and any other expenses incurred to attend this meeting will not be covered or waived by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors.

The United States Department of State-Bureau of Consular Services provides more information on the visa application process at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html. The National Academies International Visitors Office assists international students, scholars, and other travelers who are coming to the United States for scientific purposes at https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/international-visitors-office.

FAQs AND DISCLAIMERS

When can I register? Registration for the Leadership Academy will open on November 1, 2023. Registration for the Symposium, including all optional activities, will open on November 27, 2023.
Is attendance in person only? Yes, ASCLD only offers in-person participation in the Symposium. No virtual or recorded options are provided.
How do I register? Beginning in fall 2023, click the Register Now button above to register for the conference. You will need your personal information and payment information to complete your registration. Important note: During the registration process, on the payment page, if you are paying by check be sure to click the button that says 'Make Payment'. If you do not click this button, your registration for the event will not be confirmed.
I want to take advantage of early bird pricing but can't pay or don't have approval to attend yet. How do I do that? You can register at any time, and make payment at a later date as long as payment is received before the event. However, if you cancel your registration or no-show at the event, the credit card you put on file to hold your spot at the conference will be charged accordingly.
Can I register now but add workshops and special events later? Yes! To return to your registration at a later date utilize the Modify and Pay button above and select optional activities. Please note that effective for the 2024 Symposium no refunds will be provided if you want to cancel or change any of your additional paid experiences such as the offsite event and workshops.
Do I have to register for the conference if I just plan to present or hang up my poster and then leave? Yes. All participants including speakers are required to register and pay the registration fee for the conference.
Oops, I already registered but just signed up again! What do I do? If you register by accident or create a duplicate registration, a $25 administrative processing fee will be applied to your account for ASCLD-incurred registration platform expenses.
How do I pay for the conference?
- If you are paying by credit card at the time of registration, you will be able to provide your credit card information during the registration process and it will be run real-time. You can self-print a receipt at the conclusion of the process.
- If you are paying by credit card after you have already registered, utilize the Modify and Pay button above, navigate to the Payment page, and enter your credit card information.
- If you are paying by check, mail in your payment and a copy of your invoice to the mailing address found on the invoice. To download a copy of your invoice, utilize the My Invoice button above and navigate to the Payment page.
When is my payment due? Payment is due in full before you will be allowed to attend the conference.
Why do I have to provide my personal credit card information? If you do not pay with a credit card at the time of registration, you will be asked to provide personal credit card information. This information will be stored in a secure site and your card will not be charged without your knowledge. If you pay by check or credit card at a later date, your stored card information will immediately be deleted from our records. If you do not pay for the conference, whether you attend or not, your card will be charged on Thursday, May 2, 2024 for the full amount of your registration cost.
I was given a discount code for registration. How do I use that? On the first page of the registration platform, there is a box to enter an ID code. Enter your discount code here. If you do not enter the code at the outset, you will not have a second opportunity to provide this number and will be charged for the full registration.
What is the cancelation policy? If you are unable to attend, please send your cancelation request via email to nikki@bibberoevents.com. Full refunds will be available for cancelations occurring within 24 hours of initial registration. Full refunds minus a $25 administrative processing fee will be available until February 1, 2024. A 50% refund will be available February 1 - March 30, 2024. No refunds will be available after April 1, unless the entire Symposium is canceled by ASCLD. No refunds will be available at any point if you are only canceling only a workshop or the offsite event. If you do not attend and have not canceled, full payment is expected to cover pre-planned food and beverage costs.
Are substitutions allowed? Yes, if you cannot attend and another member of your organization would like to come in your place, email nikki@bibberoevents.com. However, if their membership status is not the same as yours, they will need to pay the difference in the registration fee, or you will receive a refund for the overpay if applicable.
What food and beverage is included with my registration type?
- Leadership Academy: Sunday coffee breaks, Sunday lunch buffet, Sunday light hors d'ouvres reception, Monday coffee breaks, Monday lunch buffet
- Full Conference: Monday light hors d'ouvres reception, Tuesday full breakfast buffet, Tuesday coffee breaks, Tuesday lunch buffet, Wednesday full breakfast buffet, Wednesday coffee break, Wednesday lunch buffet, Wednesday light hors d'ouvres reception, Wednesday plated or buffet dinner, Thursday full breakfast buffet, Thursday coffee break
- Monday Day Pass: light hors d'ouvres reception
- Tuesday Day Pass: full breakfast buffet, coffee breaks, lunch buffet
- Wednesday Day Pass: full breakfast buffet, coffee break, lunch buffet, light hors d'ouvres reception, plated or buffet dinner
- Thursday Day Pass: full breakfast buffet, coffee break
- Full Day Workshop: coffee breaks, lunch buffet
- Half Day Workshop: coffee break
- Consecutive Half Day Workshops: coffee breaks, lunch buffet
I'm a non-member. What can I attend? Everything! The only thing that non-members cannot do is vote in the Business Meeting. However, non-members are still encouraged to attend the Business Meeting to learn more about ASCLD and attend the sessions that take place in the middle of the meeting.
What is a guest pass? A guest pass is for individuals bringing adult family or friends to the conference. This pass gives the guest access to all meal functions listed above, but does not give the guest access to the exhibit hall or the sessions.
What is a child pass? A child pass is for individuals needing childcare services throughout the week in order to attend the conference.
What if I lose my badge? Lost, misplaced, stolen, or forgotten badges will incur a replacement fee of $5. You can pick up a new badge at the event registration desk. You will not be permitted to enter the event space without your badge.

ASCLD prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment by any conference participant, whether an ASCLD member or not, vendors, speakers, and other parties based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive or derogatory comments, threats of violence or force, or behaviors or actions that are inappropriate in nature. Each ASCLD conference participant bears responsibility to uphold a respectful, professional, and collaborative environment that ASCLD fosters while at conferences. Any conference participant should immediately report any issues pertaining to discrimination and/or harassment to the ASCLD President, ASCLD President-Elect, or the ASCLD Executive Director. The offending party will immediately be asked to cease any discriminating and/or harassing behaviors immediately. Depending on the severity of the offense, ASCLD may take any action they deem appropriate in response to individuals violating this policy, which may include, being expelled from the event (without a refund), being barred to attend future events, being investigated for an Ethics violation, or referral to law enforcement (if offense is criminal in nature).

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