2024 Registration Information
Registration options
We are excited to open registration for our summer conference that is chock full of engaging content! We will be kicking off with an amazing, all-day field experience for all conference attendees that will highlight our coastal ecosystems, institutional collaborations, and indigenous and cultural knowledge. We will follow that with two full days of keynotes, plenaries, concurrent sessions, social activities, SeaFaire, and the annual NAME Banquet & Auction. There is sure to be something for everyone and we hope to see you all there this summer.
Note: registration costs on the NAME registration website are charged in US dollars. To receive an invoice payable in Canadian dollars (prices listed below) or to pay by check in US or Canadian funds, please register online and select “Invoice Me,” then contact conference@pacname.org.
| Registration Type | Early bird – Member | Regular – Member | Early bird – Non-member | Regular – Non-member |
| Registration – Full Conference with lodging – quad | $430 ($575 CAD) | $470 ($625 CAD) | $460 ($615 CAD) | $500 ($665 CAD) |
| Registration – Full Conference no lodging | $230 ($300 CAD) | $270 ($350 CAD) | $260 ($340 CAD) | $300 ($390 CAD) |
| Registration – Student (Full Conference with lodging – quad) | $410 ($550 CAD) | $425 ($570 CAD) | ||
| Registration – Student (Full Conference no lodging) | $190 ($240 CAD) | $205 ($260 CAD) | ||
| Registration – Single Day | $120 ($150 CAD) | $160 ($200 CAD) | $150 ($190 CAD) | $190 ($240 CAD) |
What’s Included
Full Conference – with lodging: Includes registration, Saturday field experience, 3 nights quad accommodation (Sat, Sun, Mon), all meals (3B, 3L, 3D, including banquet/auction). Does NOT include Monday waterfront excursions.
Full Conference – no lodging: Includes registration, Saturday field experience, 3 lunches (Sat, Sun, Mon),, banquet/auction on Sunday. Does NOT include Monday waterfront excursions.
Single Day Registration: Includes registration, lunch on any single day: (Sat, Sun, OR Mon). Does NOT include annual NAME membership renewal, banquet/auction or Monday waterfront excursions.
Student Rate – Full Conference: Available with or without lodging for full-time high school or post-secondary students.
Non-member Registration: includes annual NAME membership.
| Full Conference – with lodging | Full Conference – no lodging | Single Day | |
| Registration | Included | Included | Included on registered day |
| Lunches | Included | Included | Included on registered day |
| Saturday Field Experience | Included | Included | Not available |
| Banquet/Auction | Included | Included | Optional add on |
| Dinners, Breakfasts | Included | Included with single-night lodging add on | Included with single-night lodging add on |
| Lodging – Quad occupancy Sat, Sun, Mon | Included | Single-night lodging purchased separately | Single-night lodging purchased separately |
| Double or single occupancy upgrade – Sat, Sun, Mon | Optional add-on | Single-night lodging purchased separately | Single-night lodging purchased separately |
| Lodging – Single night: Fri, August 9 (Quad, double, or single) | Optional add on | Optional add on | Optional add on |
| Lodging – Single night: Sat, Sun, or Mon (Quad, double, or single) | Included | Optional add on | Optional add on |
| Monday Waterfront Excursions | Optional add on | Optional add on | Optional add on if registered for Monday |
Lodging
We have had to limit the number of single rooms available, as we are approaching our housing limit and we don’t want to turn anyone away from the conference because they can’t find lodging. We encourage everyone to share a room if possible…the rooms at Pearson are spacious and designed for privacy, even at the full quad capacity. Please contact us if you have any questions.
In order to keep lodging costs as low as possible we are offering all lodging options at cost, based on Pearson’s lodging and meal charges. Staying overnight and sharing meals is an important part of the camaraderie and networking inherent in our in-person conference. So we encourage all attendees to maximize their conference experience by taking advantage of the comfortable lodging and delicious meals offered by Pearson College. In fact, part of the charm and beauty of the campus is its remote location at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, where off-campus dining, shopping, and accommodations are not readily available nearby.
Guests will be housed in the campus dorms. Each room holds up to four people, with shared bathrooms on each floor. Occupancy can be limited to double or single for an additional cost. Lodging includes pillows, sheets, bedding, and towels for each guest. There is only pump soap in the washrooms, so guests will want to bring all their own toiletries.
Guests
Guest lodging packages are available for people who are bringing a spouse, partner, or family member with them to the conference who will be staying and eating onsite but not attending the conference sessions. Tickets are also available for attendees who would like to bring someone to the banquet only, or for single-day attendees who would like to attend the banquet on Sunday.
| Lodging Optional Add-ons | Cost | |
| Full Conference (3 nights accommodation + meals) | Registered Attendee – Upgrade from basic lodging package | Non-registered Guest |
| Quad Occupancy | $0 | $340 ($450 CAD) |
| Double Occupancy | $75 ($90 CAD) | $415 ($540 CAD) |
| Single night (1 night accommodation + meals) | Registered Attendee | Non-registered Guest |
| Quad Occupancy | $90 ($120 CAD) | $120 ($150 CAD) |
| Double Occupancy | $115 ($150 CAD) | $145 ($180 CAD) |
| Banquet | $40 ($50 CAD) | $40 ($50 CAD) |
Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are cancelled for any reason are subject to the following refund policies:
- Cancellations received through June 30 will receive a full refund
- Cancellations received between July 1 and July 26 will be refunded minus a $40 ($50 CAD) service fee
- No refunds will be granted after July 26; no exceptions
- Any registrations that remain unpaid after July 26 will be canceled
