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Registration InformationOnline registration is closed. You may register for the conference on site in Chicago beginning on Friday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. Registration Fees
*Registration price is for access for one computer. Only one person may claim AICP CM credit per registration. Join APA and Save!Join APA now and you'll save up to $350 on conference registration. That could more than pay for your membership! You'll enjoy members-only privileges during the 2013 conference in Chicago — including discounts at APA's conference bookstore — with more benefits to come when you get home. Like Planning, our flagship magazine, and APA Interact, our e-newsletter. Access to members-only features on the APA website. A chapter that connects you to the local planning community. Discounts on state and regional conferences and APA publications. Join APA online now to qualify for the member conference price and member privileges. How to RegisterOnline registration is closed. You may register for the conference on site. A $50 paper-processing fee will be applied to any paper changes or adjustments. If your APA membership cannot be verified, you will be charged the nonmember fee. Do not fax and mail completed registration forms. Please register only once. Payment must accompany the registration form. Registration forms that do not indicate a method of payment will not be processed. Only one name badge, final program, and conference packet will be issued for each registration. Additional registrants may register online. Transfer of registrations must be received in writing. An additional fee will be required. Registration forms must be received by deadline dates. First deadline date is February 14. Final deadline date is March 14. Forms received after March 14 will not be processed. No exceptions. Registration forms must be received online, faxed, or mailed. No phone registration or changes accepted. Registrations may not be shared. Please note: The e-mail address you provide on the registration form will be your e-mail address of record. APA will use it to conduct electronic voting, deliver member benefits, and perform other administrative tasks. On-Site Registration PoliciesThere will be a $10 charge for replacement badges; proof of registration will be required. Overpayments from preprinted business checks received on-site will be processed within three weeks after the conference. Checks, cash, or Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards are the only methods of payment accepted on-site. No cash refunds of any type will be given on-site. All ticket sales are final after March 14. APA is not responsible for ticket swapping. Conference RatesNEW FOR 2013All registration packets will be sent to your preferred mailing address. You will receive your badge and all tickets approximately one week prior to the start of the conference. You must bring these items with you when you arrive in Chicago. Pick up your final program on-site at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in the Riverside Exposition Center. APA Regular and Planning Board Members and SpeakersFull registration includes all conference sessions, awards luncheon invitation, Exhibitor Meet and Greet Reception, expo lunch, Power Points and discounted workshop registration fees and allows you to purchase tickets to mobile workshops, orientation tours, breakfast sessions, and social events. Rate applies to individuals only, not agencies. APA Student MembersDiscounted student registration includes all conference sessions. Does not include awards luncheon invitation, Exhibitor Meet and Greet Reception, expo lunch, Power Points, nor discounted workshop registration fees. Non-member students must pay the non-member registration rate. APA Life and Retired MembersDiscounted Life and Retired registration includes all conference sessions. Does not include awards luncheon invitation, Exhibitor Meet and Greet Reception, expo lunch, Power Points, nor discounted workshop registration fees. APA New Professional MembersAvailable to current New Professional members. New Professional registration includes all conference sessions. Does not include awards luncheon invitation, Exhibitor Meet and Greet Reception, expo lunch, Power Points, nor discounted workshop registration fees. Non-member Planning Commissioners and OfficialsFull registration includes all conference sessions, awards luncheon invitation, Exhibitor Meet and Greet Reception, expo lunch, Power Points and discounted workshop registration fees and allows you to purchase tickets to mobile workshops, orientation tours, breakfast sessions, and social events. Non-members who are planning practitioners are not eligible for these rates. Other Non-membersJoin APA now. You'll pay up to $350 less than the non-member rate and enjoy member privileges during the 2013 conference in Chicago. You must pay national and chapter dues before or with registration to qualify for the APA member registration rate. PaymentsA $50 paper-processing fee is required for all paper registrations, including on site. Please write subtotals from each step on appropriate line. Add subtotals to determine total. Payment for registration must be in U.S. dollars. Method of PaymentPayments must be RECEIVED at APA by deadline date. Payment by CheckPayment by check is only available with paper registration. If paying by check, enter check number. Make check payable to American Planning Association. Payment by Credit CardPayment may be submitted using American Express, MasterCard, or Visa. Please enter credit card number and expiration date on the registration form. Cardholder signature is required for credit card processing. Changes and CancellationsIf you must change your registration: Registration changes may be made online at www.planning.org/conference, by e-mail to registrationchanges@planning.org, or by fax to 312-786-6700. Only changes received by APA by March 14, 2013, will be eligible for refunds. APA will charge a $50 paper-processing fee for each change that is mailed or faxed. Please allow three weeks for processing. If you must cancel your registration: All cancellations must be sent by e-mail to registrationchanges@planning.org or by fax to 312-786-6700. Only cancellations received by APA by March 14, 2013, will be eligible for refunds. APA will charge a $50 paper-processing fee ($35 for students) for cancellation. Please allow three weeks for processing. APA will not process refunds on-site. ConfirmationsIf you register online, you will receive your confirmation by e-mail within 24 hours. If you register by mail or fax, a confirmation will be e-mailed to you within two weeks of receipt of your registration. If you do not receive a confirmation, please e-mail our office at confregistration@planning.org. You must register on-site if you have not received your confirmation by April 1. | My APA
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