Conference Registration
At this time, CSTE will be offering two types of registration for either in-person or virtual attendance to the 2022 Annual Conference. However, if circumstances change to due public health recommendations for group gatherings due to COVID-19, then all portions of the conference will be held virtually.
Persons attending the event in-person will benefit from a high level of interaction, engagement, and networking opportunities. Additional measures for social distancing and hygiene will support a safe and comfortable experience. Please visit our COVID-19 page for more information on measures that will be taken at the in-person conference.
Current session formats are in-person at the conference venue, virtual, live stream, and on-demand. Visit the Preliminary Daily Agenda for more information on session types.
Registration closes on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT. After this time, registration will move to a waitlist. The waitlist will close on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT.
In-Person Registration
| IN-PERSON REGISTRATION |
Early Bird Before or on May 5 |
Regular May 5 - May 31 |
|---|---|---|
| MEMBER | ||
| Full Conference | $535 | $655 |
| One Day | $345 | $465 |
| Student | $270 | $270 |
| NON-MEMBER | ||
| Full Conference | $595 | $715 |
| One Day | $405 | $525 |
| Student | $300 | $300 |
Virtual-Only Registration
| VIRTUAL-ONLY REGISTRATION |
Early Bird Before or on May 5 |
Regular May 5 - May 31 |
|---|---|---|
| MEMBER | ||
| Full Conference | $360 | $480 |
| One Day | $170 | $290 |
| Student | $95 | $95 |
| NON-MEMBER | ||
| Full Conference | $420 | $540 |
| One Day | $230 | $350 |
| Student | $125 | $125 |
Early Bird Registration expires at 11:59pm on May 5, 2022. Registration must be completed and payment received prior to 11:59pm on May 5, 2022 to receive the Early Bird discount.
Student registration is for persons currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program who are actively pursuing a degree in public health or related field. Proof of current enrollment may be required.
Register for desired format:
INCLUSIONS
Full conference registration INCLUDES admittance to one (1) Sunday workshop; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Sessions (Members-Only session restrictions apply); access to the Networking Hall; and the Business Meeting on Thursday for members only. One Day registration is for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. A morning beverage refreshment and afternoon snack are included with your registration fee for in-person attendance and depend on facility social gathering guidelines. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are NOT included with registration for in-person attendance. Virtual attendees do not receive refreshments, snacks, or any food and beverage, materials and promotion items that are available to in-person attendees.
In-person registrants will receive access to all on-demand sessions, as well as access to all virtual sessions after the conference dates. Virtual attendees will receive access to all live virtual sessions, select live stream sessions, and on-demand sessions. Some virtual and in-person sessions are held at the same time, but the virtual and in-person sessions will be separate sessions with distinct speakers and content, with the exception of the select live stream sessions. Virtual attendees will not be able to participate in in-person breakout or roundtable sessions.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
To register at the member rate, your membership must be current at the time of registration. Registrants should become a CSTE member prior to or during registration for discounted fees. However, to participate in Members-Only sessions at the conference, your membership must be current through June 30, 2022. Current membership status is verified by the National Office or you will be charged the non-member rate. Membership discount on registration fees applies prior to registration only. No refunds will be provided on registration fees if membership is changed after registration. To learn more about the benefits of a CSTE membership, visit https://www.cste.org/page/JoinCSTE.
If applicable, registrants who need to pay separately for t-shirt(s), banquet, guest fees, or donations should first register for the conference and pay using their organization’s credit card and then modify registration to include other items and pay by credit card for items not covered by your organization. Payment for additional items will open up closer to the conference dates. Please see the PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY AND DISCLOSURES for additional information.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration deadline EXTENDED to Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT.
Virtual-only registration may be converted to an in-person attendance no later than May 31, 2022 and must include payment of fee difference. In-person registration may be converted to a virtual-only registration no later than May 31, 2022, including a refund of the difference in fees. Registrants may only make a one-time change in registration type without an administrative fee. More than one change will incur an administrative fee of $25.00 per change.
Attendees must register in order to access program information and for individualized platform link. Registrations this year are not refundable after May 31, 2022. And, due to capacity limits at this time for in-person attendance and individualized platform access, guest registration will not be available for in-person attendance this year. Onsite registration is not available this year.
CSTE 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE WAIVER
By participating in the annual conference, whether in-person or virtually, uploading photographs to social media with the hashtag #CSTE2022, or uploading photographs to the CSTE conference app and/or platform, you grant CSTE the right to take and distribute photographs, video, audio and/or electronic reproductions of events and activities for use in CSTE print and digital materials.
All attendees are expected to be respectful and professional to CSTE staff, presenting authors, moderators, and other attendees throughout the conference, including breaks, networking events, and receptions. CSTE reserves the right to ask an attendee and/or their guests to leave and/or log out of the conference immediately should they be deemed rude, uncooperative, unprofessional or intoxicated. In such cases, the attendee’s registration fees will not be reimbursed under any circumstances.
For the consideration of all attendees, please turn all electronic communication devices to vibrate or off and refrain from texting during the sessions, even if attending sessions virtually. If you must leave a meeting room during a presentation, do so with limited interruption to other attendees.
CSTE will require in-person attendees to comply with its COVID-19 Policy & Procedures.
In the event of any injury requiring medical care, you, or your own personal health insurance will be responsible for payments of all medical costs. You further agree that you are not covered by CSTE’s liability, medical and/or travel insurance and thus are responsible for obtaining your own. You agree to accept all financial responsibility for the costs related to any emergency treatment and/or travels.
ADDITIONAL IN-PERSON FUNCTIONS
Information and details are forthcoming for Evening Networking Events, President’s Banquet, and Group Fitness Activity.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education for this activity is pending. See final announcement for details.
CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Full conference registration INCLUDES admittance to one (1) Sunday Conference Workshop that will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Many workshops have limited seating, so registration for a specific workshop is not guaranteed. Conference Workshop–only attendance requires registration for one (1) day.
More information can be found at Conference Workshops.
PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY AND DISCLOSURES
- Please register and indicate payment method at www.csteconference.org. If paying by credit card, we accept American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and Diner’s Club. For security purposes, we CANNOT accept credit card payment by E-mail, fax, mail, chat, or any other unsecure means. Mail a copy of your registration receipt/confirmation and payment to CSTE | Attention: Member Services | 2635 Century Parkway, NE, Suite 700 | Atlanta, GA 30345
- For the 2022 CSTE Annual Conference, all attendees must register and pay no later than May 31, 2022. CSTE is unable to process any registrations after this date. Onsite registration for in-person attendance is not allowed this year due to social distancing guidelines and preparations for seating in meeting rooms as well as technical preparations for virtual attendees.
- Registration by check should be received at the CSTE National Office within 30 days from online registration. All check payments must be received by May 31, 2022 or the attendee’s registration will be cancelled. Attendees registered by check before the early bird deadline are required to make payment by the early bird deadline or pay regular fees.
- All attendees who wish to pay by check must register by May 5, 2022. Attendees will not be allowed to select pay-by-check as a payment method after May 5, 2022.
- Confirmation of registration will be sent by e-mail.
- Purchase orders and/or training authorization forms are not accepted.
- Registrants are personally responsible for all money due.
- Membership discount on registration fees applies prior to registration only. No refunds will be provided on registration fees if membership is changed after registration.
- Notice of cancellation prior to the conference must be received in writing to CSTE at [email protected] no later than May 31, 2022. A cancellation fee of $100 will be deducted from each conference registration received by April 30, 2022. After April 30 until May 31, 2022, a cancellation fee of $200 will be deducted from each conference registration. No refunds will be processed after May 31, 2022, with the exception of illness or medical or family/personal emergency.
- If an in-person attendee is not able to verify their up-to-date vaccination status by May 31, 2022, their registration will automatically be switched to a virtual registration. Additional information on how to verify your up-to-date vaccination status is forthcoming.
- No payments are refundable other than registration based on cancellation policy and dates. This includes, but is not limited to, if applicable, the CSTE President’s Banquet, receptions, guest registration, guest tickets, t-shirt(s), book(s), continuing education credits of any type, CSTE Foundation donation, membership, ancillary services, products, or merchandise, etc.
- If the conference moves to a virtual only event, the cancellation policy remains applicable. If registration is cancelled after a virtual account is created to access the program, the account will be deleted, and the registrant will not have access to conference content.
- Registration will not be processed without payment.
- The CSTE President’s Banquet is a fee event for in-person attendees. Banquet attendees must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are non-refundable. Decisions on the format for the banquet, ticket sales, and information will be determined at a later date.
- Guest registration is not available for the 2022 annual conference.
- Membership is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Guest registration is not available for the 2022 annual conference.
- Membership is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- An administrative fee of $25.00 will be charged for changes in payment, including sponsored travelers who register before receiving sponsorship notification.
- Registration does not guarantee receipt of presentation copies as those are at the discretion of the speaker and/or their organization.
- CSTE will only provide electronic agendas for the conference via the online agenda and app. Electronic agendas will be available prior to the conference for all paid registrants. Printed full agendas are not available.
- CSTE, its Board, directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be responsible for the accuracy, quality, or reliability of any of the materials presented, or liable for any incidental, special, consequential damages, or other arising therefrom.
- CSTE, its Board, directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be responsible for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of annual conference participants, and shall not be held liable for personal injury, property damage, theft or damage of any kind suffered by the participants at or in connection with the annual conference.