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General Information FAQs<\/h1>\n

Last Updated: October 23, 2026<\/h5>\n

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Below is a list of <\/span><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/span> to provide further information about the 20<\/span>26<\/span>\u00a0CSTE Annual Conference.<\/span> <\/span>We are currently planning for all conference sessions to be held in-person<\/span>. <\/span>The conference website will be updated on an ongoing basis, so check back often for <\/span>new information<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion module_id=”pressreg” _builder_version=”4.9.4″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do presenting authors pay for registration? ” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px”]<\/p>\n

All presenting authors are required to pay applicable registration fees<\/a>. CSTE does not provide a travel allowance or honorarium for presenting authors attending the conference.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are there scholarships available to students to attend the conference? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Yes.\u00a0<\/span>Learn more about applying for or donating to the Jeffrey P. Davis Student Scholarship through the CSTE Foundation at\u00a0<\/span><\/span>www.cstefoundation.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I pay for a large group and if so how? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Yes, contact <\/span>the CSTE National Office at <\/span><\/span>nationaloffice@cste.org<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>for the <\/span>appropriate form<\/span> and <\/span>additional<\/span> instructions.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I pay by check? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Yes, attendees may register online by check. Check payment must be received at the CSTE National Office within <\/span>30 days<\/span> from online registration. All check payments must be <\/span>received by April 8<\/span>, <\/span>2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>or <\/span>your registration will be cancelled. Attendees will not be able to select the <\/span>option<\/span> to pay by check after April 8<\/span>, 2026<\/span>.<\/span> For <\/span>additional<\/span> information, contact <\/span>the CSTE National Office at <\/span><\/span>nationaloffice@cste.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I need to print an invoice for my accounting department, how do I retrieve one? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Contact <\/span>the CSTE National Office at <\/span><\/span>nationaloffice@cste.org<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span>to request an invoice.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The full 2026<\/span>\u00a0Registration information, including the <\/span>Payment\/Cancellation Policy<\/span>, <\/span>can be found o<\/span>n the <\/span><\/span>Registration<\/span><\/span><\/a> page<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I pay for registration by purchase order? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

No, purchase orders are not accepted.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thursday, April 8<\/span>, 2026<\/span>. <\/span>Registration must be completed on-line by 11:59 PM Eastern<\/span> on April 8<\/span>, <\/span>2026<\/span>\u00a0to receive the Early-Bird registration fee.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Attendees who have registered for <\/span>a previous<\/span> CSTE conference will have a saved contact profile. If you forgot your password, click on the link for \u201cforgot password\u201d and it will be e-mailed to you. You will need the e-mail address previously used for registration. If you forgot or changed your e-mail address, then begin <\/span>a new registration<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Begin a new registration.\u00a0<\/span>Or, if you have access to their e-mail then use the \u201cforgot password\u201d link.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Why can\u2019t CSTE enter my registration if paying by credit card? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

For security and to maintain PCI compliance, CSTE staff cannot accept credit card payment by e-mail, fax, <\/span>chat<\/span> or any other unsecure means.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What if I cannot pay for membership, t-shirts, or other applicable items on my agency credit card? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Registrants who need to pay separately for CSTE membership, t-shirt(s), or other applicable items, should first register for the conference and pay using their agency\u2019s credit card and then <\/span>modify<\/span> their registration to include items not covered using a different credit card.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Will I receive a confirmation of my registration? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

If you register online, <\/span>a confirmation<\/span> of your registration will be sent to you via email <\/span>immediately<\/span> upon registering on-line. If you do not receive confirmation email <\/span>with<\/span> <\/span>24-hours<\/span>, please do not hesitate to contact the CSTE National Office at<\/span> <\/span><\/span>nationaloffice@cste.org<\/span><\/span><\/a> or <\/span>(770) 458-3811.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are name badges mailed? ” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Name badges are not mailed but available for pick up at the registration desk. The Registration desk is located on the main floor of the Hynes Convention Center. Hours are as follows, but are subject to change: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 7:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, June 1, 2026 | 7:30am \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 7:30am \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 8:00am \u2013 11:00am<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I register if I am a member of the press?” open_toggle_text_color=”#6a97c4″ icon_color=”#6a97c4″ title_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” body_text_color=”#555555″ body_font_size=”16px” toggle_text_color=”#555555″ toggle_font=”Open Sans|600|||||||” toggle_font_size=”18px” title__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” open=”off”]<\/p>\n

Professional editorial staff (including photographers and camera crews) of print, online, and broadcast media\u202finterested in obtaining a press registration should contact\u202fMatt Cone, Director of Communications\u202fat\u202f<\/span>mcone@cste.org<\/span><\/a>.\u202fOnly professional members of the press qualify for complimentary in-person registration. That determination will be made solely by CSTE, and at its discretion, CSTE reserves the right to offer or restrict press passes on a case-by-case basis. Press passes are available to editorial staff writers employed by a trade publication, mainstream media outlet (newspaper, radio, TV, etc.), or online magazines. Freelances writers, contributing editors, or bloggers may request press passes if covered for a specific publication or topic-related article. Current CSTE Members are not eligible for a press pass.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Members of the press who are working with complimentary credentials are prohibited from soliciting business from sponsors,\u202fspeakers\u202for attendees. Press attendees are only allowed to attend the main conference days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and will not be allowed to attend member-only sessions, discussion sessions or the Networking Hall.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During the conference, press must\u202fidentify themselves\u202fat all times. Press attendees must visibly wear their press badge as well as the CSTE name badge with press ribbon.\u202fDuring sessions, press attendees shall introduce themselves and their reporting publication or affiliation before asking their question.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After the conference, electronic copies of published articles must be submitted within 30 days to the CSTE Communications Director, Matt Cone at\u202f<\/span>mcone@cste.org<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Press pass requests must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant\u2019s press badge and one of the following:\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n