What is the dress attire?

Where can I find my PIN Number?

Q2.

Where do I use my PIN Number?

Q3.

I registered on site for the conference and did not get a PIN number at that time.  

Q4.

Can I join PMI and register for the conference at the same time?

Q5.

It is time for me to renew my PMI membership.  (Or, I’ve let my PMI membership lapse and I would like to rejoin now.)  Can I do that on the conference registration form?

Q6.

Will I receive a registration confirmation letter?

Q7.

How will I receive my name badge?

Q8.

What are the fees for guests and who can register as a guest?

Q9.

I am a student, how do I register?

Q10.

I am a retired member, how do I register?

Q11.

Is there cost involved to attend the Awards Ceremony and Reception?

Q12.

Can I register over the phone?

Are discounts available for more than one person from an organization attending the congress?

Q2.

Are scholarships available for the conference?

Q3.

Are student discounts available for the conference?

Q4.

How do I obtain a receipt for my registration fee?

Q5.

Must I pay a cancellation fee?

Q6.

Can I use a purchase order or be invoiced for the conference?  

Q7.

What types of payment methods are accepted?

Q8.

Who do I contact with questions on my conference bill?

I registered, but I cannot come to the conference.  What is the cancellation policy?

Q2.

I registered, but I cannot attend.  Can I send a substitute in my place?

Q3.

Can I cancel on behalf of someone else?

Q4.

How will my conference fees be refunded?

How can I download the slide presentations from the congress?

Q2.

How do I get copies of the papers?

How many PDUs will I receive for attending conference actitivites?  

What is the dress attire?

A1.

Business attire is appropriate for all conference attendees.  A reminder: Meeting room temperatures and personal comfort preferences vary widely.  Since meeting rooms always seem to be cold, please bring either a jacket or a sweater. 
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Where can I find my PIN Number?

A1.

The PIN number was provided on your Registration Confirmation at the top right of the form and on the Registration Acknowledgement below the table of information on your registration.
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Q2.

Where do I use my PIN Number?

A2.

Your individual PIN can be used to access Meet the Attendees and My Schedule sections on the PMI website. It can also be used to make changes to your existing housing reservation.
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Q3.

I registered on site for the conference and did not get a PIN number at that time. 

A3.

PIN numbers for those who registered on site will be emailed to the email address on record.
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Q4.

Can I join PMI and register for the conference at the same time?

A4.

Yes.  Complete the new member application on the registration form and add payment to your congress registration fee.  While this will immediately entitle you to PMI member rates for conference registration, please be aware that your membership benefits will not begin until payment has been received and your application has been processed by PMI.

If you are a Canadian resident, your membership fees are subject to Canadian taxes.  Do not register online. Please fax or mail your registration form with payment.  A tax table in included on the print registration form.  All fax and mail information is listed on the registration form.

If you are a student, you must submit proof of enrollment with your membership application.  Do not register online. Please fax or mail your registration form with payment.  All fax and mail information is listed on the registration form.
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Q5.

It is time for me to renew my PMI membership.  (Or, I’ve let my PMI membership lapse and I would like to rejoin now.)  Can I do that on the Conference registration form?

A5. 

Yes.  On the membership application section of the conference registration form, where it states “New Member Fee” write over it “Renew” or “Rejoin” whichever may the case in your situation.

If you are a Canadian resident, your membership fees are subject to Canadian taxes.  Please fax or mail your registration form with payment.  All fax and mail information is listed on the registration form.
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Q6.

Will I receive a registration confirmation letter?

A6.

An email confirmation will be sent to all those attendees and exhibitors who provide an email address. If an email address is not provided it should be faxed. If the attendee provides neither it will be mailed. Registration must be complete – this means payment in full or a purchase order. PO’s are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
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Q7.

How will I receive my name badge?

A7.

Badges will be available for pick up at the registration desk located in the 2nd floor foyer.
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Q8.

What are the fees for guests and who can register as a guest?

A8.

The fees are $40 per guest per function. Only non-PMI members may register as a guest of an attendee.
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Q9.

I am a student, how do I register?

A9.

Students must submit proof of full-time enrollment in a degree-granting program at an accredited, or globally equivalent, college/university with their registration. Students are not able to register via the Web.
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Q10.

I am a retired member, how do I register?

A10.

Retired members can not register via the web. The member must have been a PMI member for at least 5 years, and attendees must indicate their retired status at registration.
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Q11.

Is there cost involved to attend the Awards Ceremony and Reception?

A11.

Attendance for the awards ceremony is free and is open to all who are registered for the Research Conference. Attendance for the reception is open to all those who attend the awards ceremony. Attendees must register in advance, as space is limited.
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Q12.

Can I register over the phone?

A12.

No. Registration and housing reservations will not be accepted by telephone.

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Are discounts available for more than one person from an organization attending the conference?

A1.

No.
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Q2.

Are scholarships available for the conference?

A2.

No.
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Q3.

Are student discounts available for the conference?

A3.

Yes.  Please refer to the conference registration form for prices and requirements.
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Q4.

How do I obtain a receipt for my registration fee?

A4.

A confirmation will be e-mailed within 3-4 business days of receipt. If e-mail is not provided, confirmation will be faxed. If neither e-mail nor fax is provided, confirmation will be mailed to the street address provided in the registration form.
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Q5.

Must I pay a cancellation fee?

A5.

In fairness to all conference participants, it is necessary to charge a cancellation fee when a participant cancels his/her attendance prior to the conference.  Please see cancellation policy for fees associated with this policy.
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Q6.

Can I use a purchase order or be invoiced for the conference? 

A6.

If this is the only payment method available to you, please contact PMI for purchase order approval.
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Q7.

What types of payment methods are accepted?

A7.

1. Visa
2. Mastercard
3. American Express
4. Discover
5. Diners Club
6. Check made payable to: PMI Research Conference 2008

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Q8.

Who do I contact with questions on my conference bill?

A8.

Please call +1-866-812-3790 (within the United States or Canada) or +1-905-817-2807 (from all other locations). You may e-mail your inquiries to info@pmireg.com.
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I registered, but I cannot come to the conference.  What is the cancellation policy?

A1.

Full refunds, less $25.00 (US) processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellations received in writing prior to 1 May 2008. Refunds, less $50.00 (US) per registrant, will be granted to written requests received between 2 May 2008 and 30 June 2008. No refunds will be granted after 1 July 2008, but registration substitutions may be made in writing without penalty. All written requests should be faxed to +1-888-745-8757 or +1-905-812-3714. All applicable refunds will be issued following the close of PMI Research Conference 2008. Refunds will not be given to registrants who do not attend without prior cancellation notice.
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Q2.

I registered, but I cannot attend.  Can I send a substitute in my place?

A2.

Yes.  Registration substitutions may be made in writing without penalty.  If a nonmember substitutes for a PMI member, nonmember rates are applied.  All written requests must be faxed to +1-888-745-8757 or +1-905-812-3714.  All applicable refunds will be issued following the close of the congress.  Refunds will not be given to individuals who register and pay but do not attend.
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Q3.

Can I cancel on behalf of someone else?

A3.

This cannot be done.  Verification in writing from the attendee must be received.
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Q4.

How will my conference fees be refunded?

A4.

Your conference registration fees will be refunded by the same method in which you paid them.  If you paid with a credit card, your credit card will be refunded.  If you paid by check (company or personal) your refund will be issued by check.
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How can I download the slide presentations from the conference?

A1.

Slides are available to and for the use of registered conference attendees only. They are available approximately 2 weeks after the conference and until 30 days after the end of the conference.
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Q2.

How do I get copies of the papers?

A2.

Papers are available on the CD of Proceedings provided to registered conference attendees only and may also be downloaded approximately two weeks prior to the conference.
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How many PDUs will I receive for attending Research Conference activities?

A1.

There will be 28 PDUs awarded for attending the entire conference in category 3.
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