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Tickets

How do I buy a ticket?

You can purchase tickets on our website.

 

Where will the conference be held?

The conference will be held at Hotel Roanoke, in Roanoke Virginia. All venue information can be found on the Conference Travel Page

 

How do I attend the conference?

To attend the conference you must first purchase a ticket. Attendees must also make their own hotel accommodations if planning to stay at the hotel. 

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All sessions will be hosted in person. There is not a virtual or hybrid option.

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How do I make hotel accommodations?

Hotel accommodations can be made by individual call-in or here no later than June 10, 2023 to secure the Chapter rate of $122/night. Reservations made after this date are subject to the availability of the hotel and their current rates.​

 

How do I go on the mobile tours?

To participate in the mobile tours you must first purchase a ticket. The mobile tours will take place on throughout the conference program. More information is available about Mobile Tours here.

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What qualifies me for the New Professional rate?

This is an individual in the planning profession 2 years or less.

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What qualifies me for the Student rate?

By registering for this rate, you are certifying that you are currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or post-graduate program or graduated in June 2023.

 

What qualifies me for the Planning Commissioner rate?

You are currently a Planning Commissioner.  You will be asked to identify the locality during registration.

 

What qualifies me for the Speaker rate?

This rate is available to those individuals who are presenters in one of the conference sessions. If you are a speaker and only attend your session during the conference, you do not have to register, but must notify Conference staff, admin@apavirginia.com

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Registration

 

How should I register if I am purchasing tickets for multiple people?

Please register each person individually and be sure to use their email address when completing the registration process. This is imperative as we use this to communicate with conference attendees before and during the conference.

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Please register each person individually and choose MANUAL PAYMENT at checkout. Please contact Conference Staff at admin@apavirginia.com for an invoice for the total of tickets purchased. IMPORTANT - Please indicate the first and last names of each person you registered in your email.

 

What happens if I need to cancel my registration?

Please contact APA Virginia immediately, admin@apavirginia.com. Please note, you will be charged an administrative fee per the Cancellation Policy.

 

What is the Cancellation Policy?

Registration can be refunded in full, minus a $50 processing fee, if requested in writing by Friday, June 16. Registration can be refunded at 50% if requested in writing by Thursday, July 6.

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Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

Registration is transferable without penalty until July 10. Please contact APA Virginia staff directly to do so.

 

What is the last day to register for the conference?

​Tickets are available through the duration of the conference.

 

Payment

 

What are payment options?

You can pay online with a credit card or pay by check. 

 

All checks should be made payable to, APA Virginia.

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Please indicate 2023 Annual Conference on the memo line.

 

All checks can be mailed to: 

APA Virginia 

Attn: 2023 Annual Conference  

PO Box 636

Richmond, Virginia 23218

 

What if I am paying for more than 1 attendee?

Please contact Conference staff at admin@apavirginia.com if you would like to pay via invoice. Payment must be received before the conference.

 

Do you accept payments by check?

We certainly do. Please choose manual payment at checkout. All checks should be made payable to APA Virginia. Please indicate 2023 Annual Conference in the memo line. 

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All checks can be mailed to: 

APA Virginia 

Attn: 2023 Annual Conference  

PO Box 636

Richmond, Virginia 23218

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Parking

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Hotel Address & Phone:

         Hotel Roanoke
         110 Shenandoah Ave NE

         Roanoke, VA 24016

         (540)985-5900

         HOTEL ROANOKE WEBSITE

On-Site Parking:

         Self park overnight: $21
         Valet overnightI: $15
         More information about parking and directions to Hotel Roanoke

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Other Conference Questions

 

Will there be a virtual or hybrid conference option?

No, all sessions will be hosted in-person, only.

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What are your COVID protocols?

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There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID in any public space and exposure is possible despite following all recommended guidelines. Protocols will remain consistent with CDC recommendations, as well as any current state regulation at the time of the conference. All conference attendees will be expected to follow all local and state public health mandates and on-site guidelines.

 

Currently, Virginia does not require proof of vaccination and does not have a mask mandate.

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By attending APA Virginia’s Annual conference, you are assuming all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. APA Virginia will not be liable for any real or perceived exposure to COVID-19 or other transmitted conditions.
 

If you do not feel well or have been exposed to someone with COVID within 14 days of attending the Conference, please stay home. 

 

Will all sessions be certified for CM credits?

All sessions are being submitted for CM credits

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Will there be meals provided?

Breakfast will be provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Lunch will be provided on Monday and Tuesday.

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The Awards Lunch is included in the Full Conference registration. An Awards Luncheon ticket is ONLY NEEDED if you do not already have a Conference Registration that includes Tuesday's program

 

 

Any questions or inquiries can be directed to APA Virginia Staff

Eldon James, Martina James Nalley or Gillian Saul

admin@apavirginia.com

 

**Please check back as FAQ page may be updated