Admission to the conference requires registration. Attendance at the Pre-or-Post Conference sessions require additional registration and are not included in the Conference fee. Unless otherwise negotiated with National PELRA ('National'), all attendees are required to register and make payment to attend the 2026 Charlotte Conference ('Conference'). Failure to make payment prior to the Conference, or provide proof of pending payment such as an official purchase order, may result in denied access to the Conference.
Conference registration is not limited to registered members of National. Attendance is restricted and only available to individuals that would meet the criteria for National membership, whether a membership is obtained. Any attendee or registrant that is determined to not meet membership eligibility may be denied entrance or have their registration canceled by National at its sole and absolute discretion. A refund will be provided, if applicable. Paid conference guests are permitted to attend social events for which they have registered so long as their professional association(s) and or activities do conflict with the Conference and association goals and mission to support public employers. Guest registrations are only available to guests who are accompanying a Conference attendee.
Conference ID badges are required to gain access and attend all Conference functions. Failure to possess your ID badge at any given time may result in denied access to an event or removal from the grounds at the discretion of National. National may take photos or videos of any and all Conference events, which make include conference attendees in the media. By registering for the Conference, you provide your consent to be included in Conference photos and videos for future marketing materials, including materials which may be published by National, its sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors.
Refunds shall incur a minimum $100 fee when made after December 1, 2025. This cancelation fee will increase based on financial commitments National has made to the hotel and conference center and related vendors based on your registration. No refund or future credit is provided for cancelations made after March 13, 2026. The inability to attend due to personal, business, or medical conflicts shall not constitute as cause for cancelation or refunds, provided, however, that any exigent circumstances shall be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and addressed after the Conference closes. Registration may be transferred to another member of the same organization to avoid cancelation fees and canceled registration, provided National is notified in writing no later than April 3, 2026. New attendee shall pay the difference in member/non-member registration, if any, immediately to complete the transfer process.
