CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Online Registration closed at Noon PDT on Thursday, October 8.

It is still possible to register on site; however, this is a cashless conference, so payment must be made by credit card.

The registration desk will be located within the Spokane Convention Center and will be open during the following times:

Monday, October 26
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Riverside Lobby / Hall D

Tuesday, October 27
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Centennial Lobby (lower level)

Wednesday, October 28
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Centennial Lobby (lower level)

Thursday, October 29
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Centennial Lobby (lower level)

Conference registration is required for anyone who attends any portion of the conference, regardless of their role or the duration of their visit. A variety of options exist to allow access to the technical sessions, the exhibit hall, or both. Name badges must be worn to gain entry. Sharing name badges is strictly prohibited.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION FEES

Registration Type

Attendee:

$1,100

Student:

  $100

Day Pass*:

  $575

Exhibit Staff–Full Access:

$1,100

Exhibit Staff–Booth Only:

  $900

Accompanying Person**:

  $150

Single Reception Pass+:

  $100

* Day passes allow access to the technical sessions and are only available to conference attendees who are not presenting on the program. Those who wish to attend for more than one day must register at the full attendee rate. Note: These passes may not be purchased for exhibit staff as an alternative to registration.

** Registration for accompanying persons is for non-relay professionals who cannot benefit professionally from attending the conference. It allows the registrant to join the person they are accompanying for all scheduled conference receptions and meals. A conference program book is not included for accompanying persons.

+ The reception pass is for non-conference attendees and allows admission to the exhibit hall only for one evening reception during the conference (attending presentations is not allowed). These passes are typically purchased by exhibitors for clients who will not attend the conference but who wish to explore their display. A conference program book is not included with exhibit hall passes. Note: These passes may not be purchased for exhibit staff as an alternative to registration.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

It is hoped that everyone who registers for the 2026 Western Protective Relay Conference will be able to attend; however, event organizers know that extenuating circumstances do occur that necessitate cancellation. Therefore, the following cancellation policy applies:

• All cancellations and refund requests must be received in writing to conference management via email at WPRC@wsu.edu. Cancellations and refund requests must be received prior to the start of the conference.
   
• As a courtesy to conference organizers, registrants should communicate with conference management as soon as the need for cancellation is known. Please do not contact members of the conference planning committee regarding refund requests. 
   
• Individual registrations, including those for presenters, co-presenters, and attendees, which are cancelled before Noon PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026, are eligible to receive a full refund. Individual registrations which are cancelled between Noon PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 8, 2026, are eligible to receive a full refund, less a $150 USD cancellation fee. Student registrations which are cancelled between Noon PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 8, 2026, are eligible to receive a full refund, less a $25 USD cancellation fee. No refunds will be offered after Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 8, 2026, unless exempted due to the Emergency Circumstances provision below. Lack of travel funding is not considered a valid emergency circumstance.
  
  Emergency Circumstances – Registrant may be eligible to receive a full refund of all registration fees paid under the following circumstances: 
  
  a) Registrant is unable to attend the conference due to the death of an immediate family member or significant other (domestic partner or spouse).
  b) Serious illness/debilitating health condition of Registrant, a direct family member, or significant other which necessarily restricts travel and
       full conference participation by the Registrant.
  c) The conference is cancelled.
  d) Registrant is unable to travel due to a lockdown enforced by Registrant’s country of residence or travel restrictions imposed by Registrant’s institution,
       company, or organization due to a global pandemic.
  e) Registrant is unable to travel due to Visa restrictions related to a global pandemic.
  f) Other extraordinary circumstance (e.g., the death of a service animal on which a disabled Registrant's attendance is predicated). 
  
  Requests for refunds due to emergency circumstances must be made in writing and must be accompanied by appropriate documentation (e.g., a doctor's note stating the emergency and the person's name). Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
   
• Refunds will be returned via the original payment method. 
   
• Leaving the conference early, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of the event. Likewise, refunds will not be granted for no-shows.

SUBSTITUTION / TRANSFER POLICY

Participants unable to attend the conference may transfer their registration to another individual within the same company or organization without cost until Noon PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026. A transfer fee of $100 USD per person will apply for substitutions made between Noon PDT on Thursday, September 10, 2026, and Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 8, 2026. No substitutions are allowed after Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 8, 2026. Requests for substitution must be received in writing to conference management via email at WPRC@wsu.edu.