Venue Information:
All conference events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Conference attendees also get a special rate of $239/night next door at the InterContinental
InterContinental Los Angeles Century City
Self Parking: $18 per day rate, $25 for overnight.
Valet Parking: $14 day rate, $20 for overnight.
Yes! Valet is cheaper! You can get a validation at the conference registration desk.
Conference Tuition:
Tuition includes all conference workshops & events (excluding consultations and showcases) from Friday – Sunday, August 1-3, 2014, including the Gala on Saturday night and the Golden Kite luncheon on Sunday. Tuition does not include the Post-Conference Intensives on Monday, August 4.
Early Registration (Before June 16th at midnight Pacific Time):
SCBWI Member Registration: $485
Non-member Registration: $585
Regular Registration (After June 16):
SCBWI Member Registration: $510
Non-member Registration: $610
Breakout workshops on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are first-come, first-serve only. You do not need to preregister.
Note: There is no part-time registration for this conference
SCBWI Members who register for the conference may also register for the following extras:
Post-Conference Intensives:
A full day of programming on Monday, August 4
Post-Conference Intensives for Writers: $225
Post-Conference Intensive for Illustrators: $225
Consultations:
These take place throughout the day during the regular conference
Individual Manuscript or Portfolio Consultation: $100
Social Network/Website Consultations: $100 (Limited to 20 spots)
More info on the consultations
Portfolio Showcase:
Portfolio Entry in Juried Showcase: $50
The following events and opportunities are free for all conference attendees:
Pre-Conference Orientation:
On Friday morning we will hold a special orientation for first-time conference goers (or anyone wanting to learn how to get the most out of the conference). Make sure you indicate that you are interested when you register for the conference so we can send you information about the orientation before the conference.
First time at an SCBWI conference?
Check out the Do's and Don't's of Attending an SCBWI Conference (PDF)
Friday Night PAL Book Sale:
SCBWI PAL members (if you are not currently a PAL member but believe you qualify please update your profile) who are full-time conference attendees are eligible to sell their books at the Friday night book sale and reception if they register and provide the required information by June 25th. Click here for Guidelines
Friday Night Peer Group Critiques:
All conference attendees are invited to participate in group critiques of their work from 7:30pm – 9:30pm on Friday night. If you are interested, bring 6-8 copies of a work you would like to be critiqued. Click here for Guidelines
Friday Night Socials:
Come meet other conference attendees at the Illustrator Social, International Social, Nonfiction Social and LGBTQ Social.
Saturday Night Poolside Party: A Night in Old Italy
Come mix, mingle and dance the night away at our Gala Party. Dinner will be served and you will receive one free drink ticket to the full bar with your registration materials.
Yoga:
Unwind and stretch your aching muscles each day with some conference yoga.
Discounts:
Conference attendees get 15% off food outlets at the hotel (alcohol not included) and 15% off at the hotel spa.
REFUND POLICY
Full refund minus $75 administrative fee until Thursday, June 11th except there will be no refund on manuscript consultation fees after May 21.
Thereafter, there is a 50% refund (except for manuscripts or portfolio consultations for which there are no refunds) until Friday, July 6th.
After July 6th, 2014,refunds will only be given in case of military service or a death in the family.