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About the Conference

The CGA Conference & Expo is the industry event bringing together leading experts, innovators and damage prevention professionals to discuss the latest trends, research and advancements. Rich educational content, workshops and panel discussions can inspire new ideas and provide fresh perspectives, helping the industry achieve its goal of 50-in-5.

Learning and development coupled with ample visit time with exhibitors on the 100,000 square foot Expo floor are vital to career growth and success. Dedicated networking hours ensure that all attendees have the opportunity to build their networks.

Registration Pricing

All registrations (except the Expo and Night of Networking only passess) include access to the exhibit hall, education sessions and certain meal functions including the CGA Night of Networking Thursday night.

 

Late Registration begins on March 4, 2025.

Full Conference Passes
CGA Member

A CGA Member in good standing.

Regular: $1,400

Late: $1,500

Groups of 10+: 10% off each attendee

Spouse of CGA Member

Regular: $400

Late: $500

Non-Member

Regular: $1,900

Late: $2,050

Exhibitor

One complimentary Exhibitor badge per 100 sq ft of booth space. Two additional discounted Exhibitor Registrations can be purchased at the full Conference rate.

Member Exhibitor Over Allotment: $925

Non-Member Exhibitor Over Allotment: $1,850

Government

An employee of the government. Registrant must use .GOV, .EDU or .US email address to qualify for this registration type.

Member: $1,155

Non-Member: $1,300

Day & Event Passes
Expo Only Day Pass

Regular: $100

Late: $125

Member One Day Full Conference Pass

Regular: $400

Late: $500

Member Night of Networking Event Pass

Regular: $250

Late: $300

Non-Member One Day Full Conference Pass

Regular: $550

Late: $650

Non-Member Night of Networking Event Pass

Regular: $300

Late: $350

Area Discounts

Attendees at the conference can make the most of their trip by exploring local attractions and enjoying exclusive discounts offered to event participants.

Show Policies

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: CGA recognizes both professional and personal situations can result in needing to make changes to business travel. Therefore, if your plans change, substitutions are always welcome in lieu of cancellations.  If written notice is received by March 3, 2025, then the registration fee will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. After March 3, cancellations are non-refundable.  Approved refunds will be processed within two weeks.  Refunds will not be issued for no-show registrants. Please note that the program is subject to change at any time.

Badge Scanning Policy

Badge Scanning Policy:  By attending, you acknowledge and accept the badge scanning policy. You understand that your badge may be scanned on entry or exit to CGA Expo and used in relation to event safety, security and that the event organizer may use this information in aggregate form to analyze and improve the visitor experience.

Photography/Video

Exhibitors and attendees hereby grant to show management and its authorized representatives the absolute right and permission to use name, likeness, biographical information, voice content of any interview’s, image and or photograph and or other indicia of persona including without limitation for use on digital and social platforms, trade advertising or promotional purpose.  Exhibitors and attendees shall have no rights of review or approval, no claim to compensation, and no claim arising out of or resulting from the use, alteration, blurring, distortion, or illusionary affect (whether intentional or otherwise) and agree to release and hold Expo show management and its authorized representatives harmless for any and all such uses.

Exhibitors are permitted to photograph and or videotape within their own booth. Working members of the press are required to check in at registration, receive an authorization badge and be escorted by marketing to photograph/ videotape at the show. No other photographers

Hold Harmless Policy

CGA attendees hereby agree to release and hold harmless show management, its employees, vendors, agents, contractors, from any alleged and or actual liability, claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, or losses or and kind of (Claim) which arise out of or result from attendance at and participation in the event, including but not limited to property damage and personal injuries, whether or not foreseeable.

Code of Conduct

Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative. Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech. Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert show management if you notice a dangerous or harassing situation or someone in distress.

Unacceptable Conduct:

Unacceptable behaviors include intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning conduct. All who participate in the event deserve respectful treatment, regardless of the capacity in which they are attending, whether a speaker, sponsor, attendee, or show/vendor staff member.

CGAExpo defines harassment to include offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, or disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or unwelcome following; harassing photo/videography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.

Verbal or physical (virtual environmental) abuse, intimidation, threats, efforts to annoy others, harassment, stalking, against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates reasonable apprehension in a person, is also unacceptable.

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior:

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at the event or related events, whether by attendees, media, speakers, sponsors, organizers, or vendor staff. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

CGAExpo expects all event participants (staff, sponsors, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide by this code of conduct at all events conducted as part of CGAExpo regardless of platform and activity. Show management, in its sole discretion, may bar those who violate this Code from continued attendance or participation in some or all of the CGAExpo events, without refund of any fees paid.

Right to Deny or Remove

CGA reserves the right to deny admission to, or remove any party from CGAExpo for any reason.

No Solicitation or ``Suitcasing``

CGAExpo attendees are prohibited from soliciting business from other attendees or exhibitors in any of the facilities used as part of CGAExpo, except when such solicitation is made by a CGAExpo Exhibitor within the Exhibitor’s booth or event space, as previously authorized by Show Management.