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2024 LEAD CONFERENCE

Kansas City, MO |  Loews Kansas City Hotel

OCTOBER 7-9, 2024

 

 

Late registration fees apply after September 16, 2024

 

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Overview
The LEAD Conference will feature leadership training and education based on NAED’s Leadership Development Program, along with networking and charitable volunteer opportunities for current and future industry leaders.
Who Should Attend
LEAD is open to leaders at any experience level who are in search of a path to improve their skills. We encourage you to sign up or share with others within your organization seeking to grow. There will also be a special award portion of the event where winners of tED Magazine’s 30 under 35 award are celebrated during the conference and encouraged to attend.
2024 AGENDA

Event Pricing

Distributor Members

$1,180
Regular Rate *
* Late Rate (after 9/16/24) - $1,380

Non-Distributor Members

$1,280
Regular Rate *
* Late Rate (after 9/16/24) - $1,480

Non-Members

$1,780
Regular Rate *
* Late Rate (after 9/16/24) - $1,980

* To ensure you receive member pricing, log into your NAED account prior to registering.
If you don’t remember your credentials, please use the forgot password link available on the login page.

HOUSING

Loews Kansas City Hotel

1515 Wyandotte St.
Kansas City, MO 64108

  • Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
  • The group rate is $259 per night, not including taxes and fees.
  • Requests for housing must accompany conference registration. The hotel will not directly accept reservations at the conference rate. 
  • The cut-off for hotel reservations is September 16, however, rooms may run out prior to this date. 
  • NOTE: The housing link to book your room will be in the confirmation email you’ll receive after your registration has been processed.

 

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TRAVEL

GETTING THERE

The hotel is approximately 22 miles from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

An Uber will run approximately $50. 

Parking

Parking

  • On-site parking: $39/night

 Weather

Weather

In October, temperatures will range from highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 50s.

Please note that our opening reception will be outdoors.

Attire

Attire

Recommended attire for NAED events is business casual.

NAED POLICIES

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Cancelations received by NAED 7 days prior to the conference will be charged a processing fee of $100 per registrant canceled. To cancel, registrants (or their delegates) would select “My registrations” from their profile page, select the event and person they wish to cancel, and select “Cancel”.
  • Substitutions received in writing will be accepted at any time at events@naed.org.
  • NO SHOWS (registrants who do not attend the conference and have not canceled 7 days prior to the conference) WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND.

 

HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY:

  • Up to 30 days prior to arrival there is no cancellation charge. 
  • From 29 to 14 days prior to arrival attendees will be charged one (1) night’s room and tax. 
  • From 13 to 0 days prior to arrival attendees will be charged two (2) nights’ room and tax.  
  • Those who fail to cancel will be charged two (2) nights’ room and tax. 

 

MEETING & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY POLICY:

NAED is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting attendees. Therefore, NAED has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment by participants or our staff at our meetings. No concern is too small – if you see something, say something. The full policy is available at https://www.naed.org/meeting-safety-responsibility

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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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All corporate partnership opportunities are customized to meet the goals and objectives of your organization. Your custom package will be designed to meet those goals and your budget. Submit your email address for more information.