Thursday, August 1
12:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Golf Tournament at Hershey Country Club’s West Course
Beverage Cart sponsored by GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC
2:00-6:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
5:00-6:00 p.m.
"40 Under 40" Panel
Join Judge Silverstein and three of ABI’s 2018 “40 Under 40” honorees as the panelists discuss their career paths and share tips they have learned in their careers regarding best practices for professional development, mentoring, marketing and professionalism.
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein, Moderator
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Rosa J. Evergreen
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP; Washington, D.C.
Kara Hammond Coyle
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hannah W. Hutman
Hoover Penrod PLC; Harrisonburg, Va.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC, Cole Schotz P.C. and SSG Capital Advisors, LLC
Friday, August 2
7:15-7:45 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
Sponsored by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
7:45-8:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks by the Workshop Chairs
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
ABI Talks
Teresa Kohl, Moderator
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; West Conshohocken, Pa.
Current Issues in Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases
Erin Fay
Bayard, P.A.; Wilmington, Del.
Tips for Building Your Practice, Branding Yourself and Becoming a Happier Restructuring Professional Along the Way
Adam Landis
Landis Rath & Cobb LLP; Wilmington, Del.
How to Navigate Generational Communications
Heather Lennox
Jones Day; Cleveland
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Bankruptcy Trends: Sales and Restructuring
This session will focus on government contractors, the identification and liquidation of undisclosed assets, restructuring strategies apart from § 363 sales, and the reorganization of small debtors.
Mark E. Felger, Moderator
Cozen O'Connor; Wilmington, Del.
Steven F. Agran
Carl Marks Advisors; New York
Tracey M. Ohm
Stinson LLP; Washington, D.C.
Hon. Brendan Shannon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Bankruptcy Trends: Contracts and Plans
This session will discuss general bond issues, substantive consolidation, recent changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and bankruptcy holdouts.
Kimberly A. Brown
Landis Rath & Cobb LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Kevin Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Edward T. Gavin
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Lawrence McMichael
Dilworth Paxson LLP; Philadelphia
Consumer Bankruptcy Trends
The panelists will take an interactive look at recent developments, trends and cases of note in consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases, including issues related to the new chapter 13 forms, the effect of the new tax bill on consumer debtors, the intersection between consumer bankruptcy and the cannabis industry, the current lending environment, trustee avoidance claims to recover payments for tuition/loan payments, filing trends and other issues.
Michael R. Herz, Moderator
Fox Rothschild LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Elizabeth L. Gunn
Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond, Va.
Hon. Frank Volk
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. W. Va.); Charleston, W. Va.
Bankruptcy Litigation
This panel will address some hotly contested issues in the context of a bankruptcy case, including fraud and fiduciary duty litigation. Judge Santoro will also share his views on when parties should seek guidance from the court to resolve certain disputes, including when counsel should request in-chamber conferences. Finally, the panelists will also provide some “best practice” tips for when you find yourself embroiled in contentious litigation.
Erika L. Morabito, Moderator
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Jovi Bohan
Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Baltimore
Douglas M. Foley
McGuireWoods LLP; Washington, D.C.
Hon. Frank Santoro
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (E.D. Va.); Norfolk, Va.
Russell C. Silberglied
Richards, Layton & Finger, PA; Wilmington, Del.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. -12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions (4)
Industry Trends: What Are We Working on Now/Next?
This session will focus on trucking and transportation, post-BAPCPA retail, the PG&E filing, agriculture, building products and home goods, and for-profit higher education.
Karen Giannelli, Moderator
Gibbons PC; Newark, N.J.
Hon. Nancy Alquist
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore
Sheon Karol
The DAK Group; Rochelle Park, N.J.
Andrew R. Remming
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Health Care Score Card
The panelists will discuss upstart pharma bankruptcies, increased filings by care facilities and hospitals, the financial condition of rural hospitals, consumer medical bills, and medical records in bankruptcies.
Kenneth A. Rosen, Moderator
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Michellene Davis
RWJBarnabas Health
Steven R. Korf
ToneyKorf Partners LLC; Valley Stream, N.Y.
Felicia Perlman
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Chicago
Joseph Scott
RWJBarnabas Health
Banking and Bankruptcy
Money talks and lending trends: This session will highlight consumer banking issues, technical aspects in cryptocurrency, and fintech.
Lisa B. Tancredi, Moderator
Gebhardt & Smith LLP; Baltimore
Mark A. Gittelman
PNC Bank; Philadelphia
Edward Phillips
Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC; New York
Fee-Application/Compensation Issues
This panel will explore a variety of hot-button compensation issues, as well as practical issues that arise when parties seek payment under the Bankruptcy Code, including best practices for working with fee examiners, implications of ASARCO four years later, considerations in formulating interim compensation procedures and issues related to non-attorney compensation.
Paul H. Deutch, Moderator
Omni Management Group, Inc.; New York
Monique B. DiSabatino
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Timothy Fox
Office of the U.S. Trustee; Wilmington, Del.
Christopher A. Jones
Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP; Falls Church, Va.
Hon. Michael B. Kaplan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Trenton, N.J.
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Lunch
Sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Plenary Session
The Ascendance of Common Law and the Demise of Equity in Bankruptcy
William J. Rochelle, Editor-at-Large
American Bankruptcy Institute; New York
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Repeat Concurrent Sessions (3)
Industry Trends: What Are We Working on Now/Next?
Hon. Nancy Alquist
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Md.); Baltimore
Maris Kandestin
DLA Piper; Wilmington, Del.
Andrew R. Remming
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Bankruptcy Trends: Sales and Restructuring
Kristen E. Burgers, Moderator
Hirschler Fleischer, PC; Tysons Corner, Va.
David S. Lorry
Versa Capital Management, LLC; Philadelphia
Hon. Brendan Shannon
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Davis Wright
Robinson & Cole LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Bankruptcy Trends: Contracts and Plans
This panel will center on the ways bankruptcies and contracts collide. The discussion will include recent trends in plan structures, sale contracts, releases and injunctions. How clever is too clever by half?
David Gordon, Moderator
Polsinelli; Atlanta
Hon. Kevin Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
Edward T. Gavin
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Catherine K. Hopkin
Yumkas, Vidmar, Sweeney & Mulrenin, LLC; Columbia, Md.
Concurrent Session
What’s Your Role?: Adult in the Room
This session will highlight the role of financial advisors, investment bankers, examiners, local counsel, plan officers and guardians.
Henry E. Waida, Moderator
Equity Partners HG; Fallston, Md.
Anthony Horvat
Accordion; New York
Natasha Songonuga
Gibbons PC; Wilmington, Del.
Jolene E. Wee
JW Infinity Consulting; New York
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Optional Event: Wine & Chocolate Tasting
3:00 p.m.
Optional Event: Trap-Shooting
Sponsored by Sullivan Hazeltine Allinson LLC
Shuttle will depart from Hershey Outfitters at 3:00 p.m.
5:45-6:45 p.m.
Q&A Reception with Judge Kevin Carey
Hon. Kevin Carey
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. De.); Wilmington
J. Scott Victor
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; Conshohocken, Pa.
7:00 p.m.
Friday Night Dinner (kid-friendly!)
Bar Sponsored by Polsinelli
Dinner Sponsored by Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Entertainment Sponsored by Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Saturday, August 3
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Plenary Session
Judicial Debates
Lisa B. Tancredi, Moderator
Gebhardt & Smith LLP; Baltimore
Prof. Bruce Grohsgal
Delaware Law School Widener University; Wilmington, Del.
Hon. Vincent Papalia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Newark, N.J.
Hon. Jerrold Poslusny
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Camden, N.J.
Hon. Christopher Sontchi
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington, Del.
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Plenary Session
When to Draw the Line: Ethical Pitfalls in Bankruptcy and Social Media
Transparency is fundamental to the bankruptcy process, so it’s no surprise that a failure to disclose required information or identify conflicts of interest can lead to serious ethical issues. At the same time, the digital age in which we practice, and the pervasiveness of social media, raise the opposite problem: What happens when too much information is shared? This session will explore the ethical and professional considerations of both under-disclosing and over-sharing in bankruptcy cases by using illustrations from recent, real-life scenarios and interactive attendee participation. You may be surprised to learn what your obligations are, including with respect to policing what other people say or post.
Jill Bienstock, Moderator
Cole Schotz P.C.; Hackensack, N.J.
Arielle Adler
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Christopher Giaimo
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by McGuireWoods LLP
10:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Plenary Session
The Evolution of Legal Technology and the Impact of Automation on Our Lives
With the advent of machine learning, robotics, the Internet of things, and big data, society has found itself in the midst of a fast-paced technological revolution. As technology continues to evolve, we will likely see software, machines and robots increasingly being used to automate everyday tasks. The legal world is no different. This panel will explore the evolution of legal tech and its effects on your day-to-day tasks.
Kelly Desgrosseilliers, Moderator
Epiq; Wilmington, Del.
Karim Guirguis
American Bankruptcy Institute; Alexandria, Va.
Joshua Pichinson
AgencyIP; Santa Clara, Calif.
Carl T. Tullson
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington, Del.
12:00 noon
Adjourn
Workshop Chairs
Hon. Stacey L. Meisel, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. N.J.); Newark
Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein, Judicial Co-Chair
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington
Shanti M. Katona, Co-Chair
Polsinelli; Wilmington, Del.
Teresa C. Kohl, Co-Chair
SSG Capital Advisors, LLC; West Conshohocken, Pa.
Lisa B. Tancredi, Co-Chair
Gebhardt & Smith LLP; Baltimore
Advisory Board
Steven F. Agran
Carl Marks & Co. Inc.; New York
Stuart M. Brown
DLA Piper; Wilmington, Del.
Anthony Calascibetta
EisnerAmper LLP; Iselin, N.J.
G. David Dean
Cole Schotz P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
Paul H. Deutch
Omni Management Group; New York
Stephen A. Donato
Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Syracuse, N.Y.
Linda V. Donhauser
Miles & Stockbridge P.C.; Baltimore
Louis J. Ebert
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP; Baltimore
Brett D. Fallon
Morris James LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Mark E. Felger
Cozen O’Connor; Wilmington, Del.
Charles M. Forman
Forman Holt; Paramus, N.J.
Christopher J. Giaimo
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth L. Gunn
Virginia Office of the Attorney General;
Richmond, Va.
Kara Hammond Coyle
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP;
Wilmington, Del.
Jason W. Harbour
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond, Va.
Michael R. Herz
Fox Rothschild LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Jarret P. Hitchings
Duane Morris LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Thomas M. Horan
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Richard Infantino
Deloitte CRG; Philadelphia
Ericka F. Johnson
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Laura D. Jones
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Lawrence A. Katz
Hirschler Fleischer, PC; Tysons Corner, Va.
Shelley A. Kinsella
Elliott Greenleaf; Wilmington, Del.
Kenneth W. Mann
Equity Partners HG LLC; Easton, Md.
Erika L. Morabito
Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington, D.C.
Richard Newman
Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago
Edward Phillips
Getzler Henrich & Associates LLC; New York
David M. Powlen
Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Kenneth A. Rosen
Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Roseland, N.J.
Jeffrey N. Rothleder
Squire Patton Boggs; Washington, D.C.
Jeffrey M. Schlerf
Fox Rothschild LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Joseph L. Schwartz
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP; Morristown, N.J.
Angela Shortall
3Cubed Advisory Services, LLC; Baltimore
Natasha Songonuga
Gibbons P.C.; Wilmington, Del.
David I. Swan
McGuireWoods LLP; Tysons, Va.
Stanley B. Tarr
Blank Rome LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Jeremy P. VanEtten
Gavin/Solmonese LLC; Wilmington, Del.
Robert A. Weber
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Wilmington, Del.
Jolene E. Wee
JW Infinity Consulting, LLC; New York
Marc Weinsweig
Weinsweig Advisors; Gaithersburg, Md.
Christopher B. Wick
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP; Cleveland
Optional Events
Golf Tournament at Hershey Country Club’s West Course
Thursday, August 1, 12:00 p.m.
Beverage Cart sponsored by GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC
Hershey Country Club’s West Course provides a bird’s-eye view of the town – including play atop the hill on the front lawn of Milton Hershey’s estate, High Point Mansion. This par-73 course was designed in 1930 with tree-lined fairways, lush greens and challenging hazards. Green fees are $175 per person, which includes lunch and cart. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m.. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form, and indicate your handicap.
Wine & Chocolate Tasting
Friday, August 2, 3:00 p.m.
During Wine & Chocolate at The Hotel Hershey you will enjoy a guided tasting of five wines from around the world, each expertly paired with a decadent dessert. Your host, a Certified Sommelier & Specialist of Wine, will teach you the basics of wine tasting, food pairing, and answer any questions you may have throughout this interactive and unique experience. The cost is $60 per person. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form. This event requires a minimum number of attendees. If this minimum is not met, the event will not be held, and you will be refunded any fees and notified two weeks prior.
Trap-Shooting Tournament
Friday, August 2, 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Sullivan Hazeltine Allinson LLC
Both addictive and challenging, trap-shooting launches targets from a single ‘house’ or machine, generally away from the shooter. Instead of sinking a ball into a hole, shooters aim to break targets. All family members over 12 years of age can safely enjoy this energetic sport at the Palmyra Sportsmen’s Club. The $130 fee includes two rounds, transportation and all tournament fees. (Heels, curved soled “Shape-Ups”, or flip flops of any kind will not be permitted.) Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form.
Cocoa Clubhouse
The Cocoa Clubhouse is the perfect place for young vacationers (ages 5+) to make new friends and learn new skills, including tennis, basketball, swimming, arts and crafts, and ice cream-making. Kids can also visit the Children’s Garden and Butterfly House. Full-day (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) pricing is $75 per child and includes lunch; half-day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 12:00-4:00 p.m.) is $55 per child and includes lunch. Cocoa Clubhouse also offers an evening camp option from 5:00-9:00 p.m., which includes a meal and is $60 per child. To enroll your child(ren) in the Cocoa Clubhouse, please call the Hotel Hershey directly at (717) 533-2171.
Discounted Tickets to Hershey Park
You can purchase discounted tickets to Hershey Park during your stay (tickets are general admission and can be used August 1 - August 3, 2019). The cost per person is $38.50 for ages 3 & Up, children 2 and under are free. Purchased tickets will be distributed at registration when you arrive at the hotel. Please check the appropriate box on the online registration form.
Conference Information
Hotel
One of the finest historic hotels in America, the Hotel Hershey is known for its refined elegance, signature service and highly rated amenities. Situated high atop the town of Hershey, Pa., this 1930s-era hotel has been recognized with both the Forbes Four-Star Award and the AAA Four-Diamond Award. Outfitted with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, cabana rentals, nightly family s’mores roasts, a full sports complex and more, the Hotel Hershey has something for every family member. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $329 per night. Reservations must be made directly with the resort by June 30, 2019, to secure this special rate. You will receive a unique room-reservation link after you have registered with ABI. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the June 30 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel may sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.
Continuing Education Credit
10.25 hours of CLE credit, including 1.25 hours of ethics, are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 13.8 hours of CLE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit-approval regulations and might not be approved prior to the program. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 12 credit hours, of which 1.5 hours of credit can be applied toward the ethics professionalism requirement. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 10.25 hours, of which 1.25 hours will apply to ethics. 12 hours of CPE credit, including 1.5 hours of ethics, are also available.
*ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees have some knowledge in insolvency matters (pursuant to the “Statement on Standards for CPE Programs” established by AICPA and NASBA). ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.
ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. Illinois Attorneys: If registration fees are more than $500, attorneys who qualify will receive a reduction of at least 50% off the registration fee. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by July 11, 2019. No refunds will be granted after July 11, but substitutions will be allowed. After July 11, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.
Rates
Registration Rates | Early Bird (by 5/31/19) |
Regular (6/1/19-7/12/19) |
Late (after 7/12/19) |
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ABI Member
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$650
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$700
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$795
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ABI Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. Member
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$345
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$395
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$445
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Join & Save*
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$975
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$1,025
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$1,120
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New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member**
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$440
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$490
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$540
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*Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $350 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership renewal fee.
Exhibitor Rates
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**
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$1,600
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New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***
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$1,950
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Additional Booth Representative
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$500
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** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.
*** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership.
Optional Events
Opening Reception
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
Included
$50
$15
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Friday Dinner and Dancing Registrant
Guest
Child (12 and under) |
$30
$80
$25
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Hershey's Park Tickets
Adults (ages 3 & up)
Child (under age 2) |
$38.50
Free
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ABI DEFINES A "GUEST" AS A SPOUSE, CHILD OR COMPANION — NOT A PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUE. A professional colleague is defined as someone who consults with or is employed by an organization whose members are eligible for ABI membership. If a professional colleague is found to be registered as a guest, ABI reserves the right to cancel his or her event registration. Any person not meeting the criteria of “guest” who wishes to participate in any ABI function at the conference is required to register separately at the full conference rate.