FAQ's

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

All attendees must pay a registration fee that grants them access. Early bird executive registration is open to the first 700 registrants at $1400. After those spots are filled, the executive registration fee will be raised to $1600. After November 4, the price will be raised to $1750. The following sessions have additional fees associated with them that can only be added through an individual's registration.

• Booth Program

• Solutions Center

• Regional Outlook Sessions & SOC Pre-Purchase

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.

There are several pre-conference events taking place the afternoon of Saturday, December 7 prior to the official kick off with the Opening Reception at 7 PM. The main programming wraps up on Tuesday, December 10 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 Monday-only registration is a registration option mainly 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, Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives and Affiliate members. The Solutions Center has hours on Sunday and Monday before and during the sessions throughout the conference hallways/foyers. The Booth Program is open to Suppliers, Master Wholesalers, Marketing/Purchasing/Cooperatives, and Affiliate members and takes place in the afternoon on Monday. 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.

Be cautious of unsolicited offers for cheaper hotel rates. HARDI will never contact attendees with offers for rates lower than those provided within the official hotel block. If you receive such offers, they are likely from spammers or fraudulent vendors. Unfortunately, HARDI cannot control these phishing attempts. Always book your accommodation through the official conference channels to ensure you receive the guaranteed rates and benefits.