Conference Registration

REGISTRATION FEES

Full conference registration INCLUDES admittance to one 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.

Membership discount on registration fees applies prior to registration only. Registrants should become a CSTE member prior to or during registration for discounted fees. 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. Please see the PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY AND DISCLOSURES for additional information.

To register at the member rate, your membership must be current at the time of registration. However, to participate in Members-Only sessions at the conference, your membership must be current through June 30, 2021. 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.

NEW for 2021 CSTE Annual Conference – Registration Options for In-Person Attendance or Virtual Only Attendance.

Persons attending the event in-person will benefit from a high level of interaction and networking opportunities. Additional measures for social distancing and hygiene will support a safe and comfortable experience. Virtual-only registration may be converted to an in-person attendance no later than May 24, 2021 and must include payment of fee difference. In-person registration may be converted to a virtual-only registration no later than May 24, 2021, including a refund of the difference in fees. Both registration options will have access to recorded sessions whether in-person or virtually after the conference.

Due to preparations required to provide attendees with customized links prior to conference dates, all attendees must register no later than May 24, 2021. Attendees must register in order to access program information and for virtual attendees their individualized platform link. Registrations this year are not refundable after May 24, 2021. 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.

In-Person Registration

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION	Early Bird Before or on April 30	Regular May 1-May 24
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 April 30	Regular May 1-May 24
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

*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.

CSTE COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver

Due to its capacity to transmit from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, the government has set recommendations, guidelines, and some prohibitions which CSTE adheres to comply. In consideration of your participation and of any travel to attend the 2021 CSTE Annual Conference, you acknowledge and agree (1) the contagious nature of COVID-19; (2) that you are aware of the existence of the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by COVID-19 from the actions, omissions or negligence of yourself and others, including, but not limited to, travel of both air and/or road, and participation in activities related to your travel;(3) understand that COVID-19’s impact on individuals is varied and may have long term and/or serious implications on a person’s health including those that are currently known and those that are yet unknown and/or unanticipated and (4) you are fully and personally responsible for your own safety and actions while and during your participation and you recognize that you may be at risk of contracting COVID-19. You hereby release and agree to hold CSTE harmless from, and waive on behalf of yourself, your heirs, and any personal representative any and all causes of action, claims, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to yourself and/or your property that may be caused by any act, failure to act of CSTE, or that may otherwise arise in any way connected to your travel and attendance of the conference.

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.

The 2021 conference venue, Pittsburg’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC), has committed to providing a safe environment to all attendees and has set an exposure policy for all staff, show management, attendees, and exhibitors. You agree to follow the DLCC policy as of November 2020, and subject to change without notice, in the event you suspect and/or become exposed to and/or infected by COVID-19. Information on the venue exposure policy is available on the Pittsburgh Convention and Visitors Bureau under the DLCC section at: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/plan-your-trip/pgh-commitment/health-safety-practices/.

CSTE reserves the right to request all in-person attendees to provide proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative test for coronavirus approximately 24-72 hours prior to day of intended travel. Attendees may be directed to a third-party administrator for verification.

PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY AND DISCLOSURES

By participating in the annual conference, 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.

If paying by credit card, please register on-line at www.csteconference.org. 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 form and payment to CSTE | Attention: Member Services | 2635 Century Parkway, NE, Suite 700 | Atlanta, GA 30345

For the 2021 CSTE Annual Conference, all attendees must register and pay no later than May 24, 2021. 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.
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 24, 2021. A cancellation fee of $100 will be deducted from each conference registration received by April 30, 2021. After April 30 until May 24, 2021, a cancellation fee of $200 will be deducted from each conference registration. No refunds will be processed after May 24, 2021.
No payments are refundable other than registration based on cancellation policy and dates. This includes, but is not limited to, 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.
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 24, 2021 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.
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. Entrees are limited to those selected by CSTE and NO substitutions will be available. Banquet attendees must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are non-refundable. Decisions on the format for the banquet will be determined at a later date.
Admission to the fellowship graduation and opening reception are included in registration fees for in-person conference attendees. However, attendance confirmation for event(s) is required by May 24, 2021.
Guest registration is not available for the 2021 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. 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.