FAQ's

Yes. In order to attend HARDI's Annual Conference, you must be a current member, have current dues and hold a paid registration.

All attendees must pay a registration fee that grants them access. The following sessions have additional fees associated with them that can only be added through an individual's registration. - Booth Program ($1,600) - Solutions Center ($1,500) - Regional Outlook Sessions & SOC Pre-Purchase ($1,000 for Wholesalers, $1,250 for Non-wholesalers)

The full executive registration includes the opening reception, all general sessions, breakout sessions (unless otherwise indicated) and the closing reception/dinner. If you are a supplier or vendor and have purchased a booth space for the Booth Program you and other individuals from your company/brand participating will be granted access as well. If your organization or brand does not have a booth, you will not be granted access.

Yes, early bird executive registration is open to the first 450 registrants at $1450.

There are several pre-conference events taking place the afternoon of Monday, December 8 prior to the official kick off with the Opening Reception at 7 PM. The main programming wraps up on Thursday, December 11 with the closing Keynote session but attendees are encouraged to stick around for the Closing Reception that evening. Please check the agenda for full details.

The Wednesday-only registration is a registration option for Suppliers and Service Vendors that have a booth space reserved in our Booth Program. These registrants are given access to all the sessions that take place on the day of the event they registered for including both general sessions and any breakout sessions (unless otherwise noted).

The Solutions Center is only open to Service Vendors and Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives members. The Solutions Center has hours on Tuesday and Wednesday before and during the sessions throughout the conference hallways/foyers. The Booth Program is open to Suppliers, Service Vendors, Master Wholesalers, and Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives members and takes place in the afternoon on Wednesday. HARDI holds no sessions during the hours that are scheduled for the Booth Program.

Conference Sessions: Business professional Conference Booth Program: Business professional Opening Reception: Business casual Closing Reception: Cocktail

The attendee list is provided exclusively to other attending HARDI member companies to facilitate genuine, one-on-one relationships. HARDI does not condone the use of this list for sending mass emails or unsolicited communications to attendees.

Please be aware that you may be solicited by Conventioneers Companies LLC, Exhibitor Housing Management (EHM), Destination World Travel, NTA Online, National Tour Association or other companies to book your hotel room or make travel arrangements for our upcoming conference. Such companies are not affiliated with and are not sponsored or approved by HARDI or the hotel to provide hotel accommodations or travel arrangements for our conference. Always book your accommodation through the official conference channels to ensure you receive the guaranteed rates and benefits.

This purchase does not extend to any parent, sister, or subsidiary companies. Each subsidiary must make its own separate purchase to gain access to the Regional Outlook Sessions or State of the Channel.

A full refund (minus a $75 processing fee) is offered for cancellations received by October 1. A 50% refund (minus a $75 processing fee) is offered for cancellations October 1-November 1. NO REFUNDS after November 1. Your understanding of the need for this policy is appreciated.

The hotel booking link will be send in your confirmation email after you have registered.

Yes. In order to attend HARDI's Annual Conference, you must be a current member, have current dues and hold a paid registration.

Breakfast and lunch are included in each ticket type, except for Social.